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product_id: 331493360
title: "Apricorn 8GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-8GB), Black"
brand: "apricorn"
price: "VT70363"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/331493360-apricorn-8gb-aegis-secure-key-3-nxc-256-bit-hardware
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# USB 3.2 Type-C speed 256-bit AES-XTS encryption FIPS 140-2 Level 3 security Apricorn 8GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-8GB), Black

**Brand:** apricorn
**Price:** VT70363
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your digital life with speed and confidence — because your data deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apricorn 8GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-8GB), Black by apricorn
- **How much does it cost?** VT70363 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/331493360-apricorn-8gb-aegis-secure-key-3-nxc-256-bit-hardware)

## Best For

- apricorn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apricorn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual-Mode Access Control:** Separate Admin and User modes empower you with flexible, software-free authentication.
- • **Military-Grade Encryption:** 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption keeps your data fortress impenetrable.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.2 Type-C:** Seamlessly transfer files at up to 77 MB/s with the latest USB 3.2 Type-C interface.
- • **Plug-and-Protect Convenience:** No software needed—just plug in and instantly secure your data on any PC, Mac, or Linux device.
- • **Certified Security Compliance:** FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation ensures government-grade protection for your sensitive info.

## Overview

The Apricorn 8GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC is a compact, hardware-encrypted USB 3.2 Type-C flash drive featuring 256-bit AES-XTS encryption and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. Designed for professionals demanding top-tier security without sacrificing speed or convenience, it offers separate Admin and User modes and operates software-free across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.

## Description

8GB 256-BIT AES XTS HARDWARE

Review: Terrible really… suddenly after a few months of very light use, half the keyboard isn’t working and no way to access the data. It took us more than 10 emails to support to get a proper reply. Out of Australia, we need to ship it for assessment first and with our data on it before we get a reply. Despite the manufacturer fault, we’re still required to pay shipment to and from the US, ridiculous really. Looks elsewhere.
Review: Thus far this seems like a high quality product thats easy to use for most people. Im unsure on how long the memory will last but thus far it has worked just fine.

## Features

- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-8GB)
- 256-BIT AES-XTS Hardware Encryption
- USB 3.2 With Type C Connector
- Separate Admin and User Modes
- Software Free Authentication and operation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08D2WLC7Z |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,866 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #222 in USB Flash Drives |
| Color | Black |
| Colour | Black |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (188) |
| Date First Available | 26 August 2020 |
| Flash memory type | CompactFlash |
| Hard Drive Size | 8 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Item Weight | 22.6 g |
| Item model number | ASK3-NXC-8GB |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 19 Milliamp Hours (mAh) |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Manufacturer | APRICORN MASS STORAGE |
| Model name | ASK3-NXC-8GB |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.26 x 1.91 x 0.64 cm; 22.68 g |
| Reading speed | 77 Megabytes Per Second |
| UPC | 708326914970 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apricorn
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Memory storage capacity:** 8 GB
- **Special features:** Lightweight
- **Writing speed:** 72 MB/s

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will encryption work if this is used in a Chromebook?**
A: The encryption happens entirely within the external disk.

As long as you unlock it before plugging it into the computer, the computer will see it as just another USB disk. It won't even know that the data on the physical storage within the disk are encrypted.

If you don't unlock it first, it won't even tell the computer that it IS a disk. The computer's USB controller will probably feed it power, which it uses to charge its internal battery, but from what I've seen the primary operating system (macOS, Linux/chrome/android, or even windows if you're into that kind of self-abuse) won't even be aware that a device is plugged into the port.

**Q: Would this be good for storing Bitcoin keys?**
A: I use it to store my most secret items. It will definitely do the job for your Bitcoin keys, that is one of my closely guarded secrets also. The Aegis Secure Key 3 enables me to keep my secrets from the internet until I absolutely have to expose them. That’s why I have several different Aegis encrypted storage devices. They have served me well for the pass 8 years.

**Q: What happens if the drive is formatted? Will this effect the encryption capability?**
A: However you choose to format the drive is independent of the encryption capability. The drive is encrypted in the thumb drive hardware/firmware independent of the drive formatting. Generally you set up your encryption key, set whatever additional features you want to set, and then you format the drive for MacOS, for NTFS, for exFAT, etc. based on your specific needs.

**Q: Are the backups immune from ransomeware**
A: sophisticated malware like Locky and Crypto-ransomware are now targeting your backup data.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Review
*by K***A on 10 May 2022*

Terrible really… suddenly after a few months of very light use, half the keyboard isn’t working and no way to access the data. It took us more than 10 emails to support to get a proper reply. Out of Australia, we need to ship it for assessment first and with our data on it before we get a reply. Despite the manufacturer fault, we’re still required to pay shipment to and from the US, ridiculous really. Looks elsewhere.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***C on 19 May 2025*

Thus far this seems like a high quality product thats easy to use for most people. Im unsure on how long the memory will last but thus far it has worked just fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***E on 4 December 2023*

Perfect, as all products of this manufacturer. Too expensive compared to alternatives. Sad that this device has only one user pin code. It would be great to have the possibility to limit the use on some specific hosts for simple users, but it is not proposed by any manufacturer.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*