Other World Computing has announced the launch of the OWC Guardian, a new and portable SSD that’s designed for anyone who needs to easily safeguard sensitive data without sacrificing speed or simplicity. OWC Guardian offers a high level of data security and is easy to use. It’s compatible with USB-C Macs, iPad Pros and PCs. Users connect the device, enter a password on the built-in color touchscreen and then transfer files using drag and drop. The new drive doesn’t need any software and its performance remains smooth without compatibility issues. The OWC Guardian uses 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption to automatically encrypt data during writing and then decrypts it upon authorized access. The touchscreen on the SSD has PIN or passphrase entry. There are additional features including multi-user access, read-only mode, secure erase and a randomized keypad layout. Supporting real-world transfer speeds up to 1000MB/s and available in capacities up to 4TB, the OWC Guardian is suitable for large file backups, media transfers and 4K video editing. “We designed the OWC Guardian for anyone who needs simple, reliable data protection on the go, but without the typical hassles,” says Larry O’Connor, CEO and founder of Other World Computing.