Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC 8GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive - 8 GB - USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C - 256-bit AES - TAA Compliant (ASK3-NXC-8GB)

The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC 8GB is a USB-C flash drive with 256-bit AES encryption, suited to people who need to carry and protect a modest set of essential documents or multimedia files.

Recommended For

• People who carry a small set of confidential work files—such as customer records or sensitive documents—and want the drive to require a PIN and encrypt data on the device itself.
• Mobile workers who need to move a modest volume of files between USB-C laptops, phones, or tablets and prefer a pocketable drive that does not require host software to unlock.
• Field staff or contractors who need to hand off a limited set of protected files between compatible devices, without installing encryption software on each host computer.
• Organizations issuing small, PIN-protected USB drives to staff who need to carry a limited amount of sensitive data; Apricorn lists the series for business deployments and supports device configuration.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• Carry sensitive work documents—such as spreadsheets, customer records, or financial files—between locations; the drive is designed to keep stored data encrypted and requires a PIN before use.
• Move a small set of important files between USB-C computers at work or home without carrying a separate adapter; after PIN entry, the drive works as removable storage on supported devices.
• Keep a compact backup of selected files while away from a regular backup setup; it can serve as portable storage for essential documents, though 8GB is better suited to a modest file set than a large media library.
• Store a BitLocker recovery file or other important access information separately from the computer it protects; a community user reports using Aegis Secure Key drives for BitLocker recovery files and other important files.
• Bring essential files on a commute or site visit where the drive may encounter dust or splashes; Apricorn rates the 3NXC IP67, but the protection rating does not replace careful handling or backups.

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