High-Speed Portable Storage for Secure Data Management

Discover the OWC Guardian, a portable storage solution that combines robust security, lightning-fast performance, and user-friendly design. Safeguard your personal memories or protect sensitive business data, and ensure your information remains secure. The OWC Guardian is your trusted companion for seamless and secure data management.

Uncompromised Data Security

The OWC Guardian offers peace of mind with its advanced 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption. Your data is automatically encrypted as you save it and decrypted when accessed, ensuring protection without slowing down your device. Even if the drive is lost or stolen, your information remains inaccessible without the correct password, thanks to its robust hardware-based security. The intuitive colour touchscreen allows you to set a numeric PIN or passphrase, offering flexible and secure access tailored to your needs.

Blazing-Fast Performance

Experience unparalleled speed with the OWC Guardian’s real-world read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. Transfer large files, back up critical data, or edit high-resolution 4K videos in moments, making it an ideal choice for professionals and creatives who need efficiency on the move. This performance ensures you spend less time waiting and more time creating, working, or sharing.

Effortless and Versatile Operation

Designed for simplicity, the OWC Guardian features a smartphone-like colour touchscreen for intuitive navigation. Connect it to any USB-C equipped Mac, iPad Pro, or PC, and manage your files with ease. Its bus-powered design, complete with an included USB-C cable, eliminates the need for external power sources, making it perfect for travel or remote work. Whether you’re a Mac or PC user, the Guardian adapts effortlessly, with quick reformatting options for Windows and compatibility with OWC MacDrive (sold separately) for cross-platform use.

Customisable Access for Maximum Control

Take charge of your data with the OWC Guardian’s flexible access settings. Choose between a numeric PIN or a memorable passphrase, set separate admin and user permissions, or configure password lengths and attempt limits to suit your security needs. Features like adjustable auto-timeout, randomised touchscreen layout, and read-only mode provide additional layers of protection, ensuring your data remains safe from unauthorised access or tampering.

Built to Last, Designed for You

Crafted with an anodised aluminium body, the OWC Guardian offers superior heat dissipation and impact resistance, ensuring durability wherever life takes you. Its compact, palm-sized design fits easily into your pocket or bag, making it a reliable choice for professionals, students, or anyone who values data security and portability.