This high-end Mode 1 drive don’t require that the key remain inserted at all times to be authenticated. The supervisor can insert, authenticate, remove, and store away the key while the drive’s power is on for higher level of security. This is suitable for when human intervention is possible such as at local office. The desktop cg design is for standard corporate, government, and everyday uses. This CipherShield encryption drive features single-factor authentication with a single key. CipherShield drive is perfect for secure data storage and backup for federal, state, and local government agencies, corporations, small businesses, universities, schools, healthcare, law, and personal use. Authentication is based on a hardware key that must be inserted. The advantage of hardware encryption over software encryption is that you don't have to remember long complicated PIN/password and worry about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades; making it the easiest to use solution for secure storage. The unit is bundled with keys and registration is required for key duplication. System Requirement: Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003, Mac OS X 10.4 or later with Intel Processor, Linux. Package Content: CipherShield Encrypted External Drive, 2 CipherKeys, USB A to B cable, 12V 1.5 DC Full range switching power adapter, User manual. See moreTAA and 889 compliant, ECCN: 5a992.c, HTS: 8471705065. NIST FIPS 140-2 compliant 256-bit AES hardware encryption with CipherShield Smart Insert technology using CipherKey to authenticate the drive. Easiest to use secure storage without hard to remember PIN/password, software, or app. Mode 1: key can be inserted and removed for higher security. HDD for high capacity.