wd-security ☆
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Description:
Lock and unlock Western Digital external drives with hardware encryption
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.5.427@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption western-digital security hardware drive-lock
Install: brew install --cask wd-security
About:
WD Security is a utility designed specifically for Western Digital external hard drives with hardware encryption capabilities. It allows users to set a password to lock their drive, ensuring that data remains secure and inaccessible without the correct credentials. The software provides a straightforward interface to unlock the drive when connected to a computer, managing the drive's security state efficiently.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-based password protection for WD drives
  • Simple lock/unlock interface
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows/macOS)
  • Drive status monitoring
Use Cases:
  • Securing sensitive personal or business data on portable drives
  • Preventing unauthorized access to lost or stolen external storage
Alternatives:
  • VeraCrypt – Open-source, cross-vendor encryption for any drive, but more complex to set up
  • BitLocker (Windows) – OS-level full disk encryption, not specific to WD hardware features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 17, 2025 5:16pm 2.1.5.427 0 VERSION_BUMP 3428b2d9
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