Nitrokey · Secure desktop
NitroPC Pro 2
A high-assurance desktop workstation with open-source Dasharo coreboot firmware, Heads measured boot anchored to a Nitrokey, and a deactivatable Intel Management Engine to resist firmware tampering and evil-maid attacks.
$1,895
$2,105 Sale EU equivalent: €1,516 incl. VAT · nitrokey.comReserve in the one-time Vegas batch — order by July 24, 2026 · 6 PM EDT
Vegas event batch — order by July 24 for Aug 5–6 Wynn pickup or US ship (+$25)
PROCESSOR
RAM
GRAPHICS CARD
1ST NVME SSD (PCIE 4.0)
OPERATING SYSTEM
FIRMWARE
NITROKEY
Why the NitroPC Pro 2
What this secure desktop does that alternatives don't.
Measured boot anchored in hardware
Dasharo Heads measures firmware and uses a Nitrokey as a hardware root of trust, so any tampering of the boot chain is flagged before the OS loads.
Reduced attack surface
Open-source coreboot firmware and a deactivatable Intel Management Engine cut hidden proprietary code and a known out-of-band attack vector.
Qubes-certified workstation
Certified for Qubes OS with full-disk encryption, ideal for compartmentalized high-risk workflows and journalists, researchers, and security teams.
Specifications
Full technical details.
Compliance framework mapping
Controls this product satisfies across 7 frameworks.
Endpoint software and firmware integrity
Measured boot chain verified on every power-on. Any firmware modification — supply chain implant, evil-maid attack, or malicious update — fails attestation before the OS loads.
Workstation security isolation
VM-level compartmentalization means a compromise of one domain (e.g. browser) cannot reach another (e.g. keys, vault). No other consumer laptop provides this by default.
Data protection at rest
Hardware-encrypted storage and self-hosted file servers replace cloud storage with hardware you control. Encryption keys never leave your environment.
Supply chain risk — hardware and firmware
Open-source firmware is publicly auditable and reproducibly built. EU jurisdiction hardware is not subject to US National Security Letters. Directly addresses hardware supply chain risk in CMMC and NIS2.
Hardware attack-surface reduction
Intel Management Engine disabled at the firmware level across every open-firmware machine we carry (NitroPad, NitroPC, PrivacyGuard, SecurityTitan); SecurityTitan models go further — camera and microphone physically removed, anti-tamper seals verified by Heads + Nitrokey attestation. Least functionality, enforced in hardware.
Compared to
Honest comparisons against the most likely alternatives.
vs. standard prebuilt desktops
Mainstream desktops ship opaque proprietary UEFI with an always-on Management Engine; the NitroPC Pro 2 offers auditable coreboot firmware, a disableable ME, and Nitrokey-backed measured boot.
vs. NitroPC Pro 2 with TianoCore
The Heads firmware variant adds tamper-evident measured boot but requires a Nitrokey, while the TianoCore UEFI build trades that verification for broader plug-and-play compatibility.
Shipping & returns
What to expect after you order.
Shipping
Ships from our Tennessee 3PL. 2-day FedEx to most US addresses, expedited options at checkout. Signature required. Business day processing — orders placed before 2pm ET ship same day.
Returns & RMA
30-day return window for unopened units. Defective units handled under Nitrokey's 2-year warranty — we manage the US-side RMA so you don't ship to Berlin.
Purchase orders
Net-30 terms available for approved organizations. W-9 on file. Generate a quote from the stack builder or email sales@securitygadgets.shop with your PO requirements.
Authorized reseller
We are an official Nitrokey authorized reseller. Full manufacturer warranty applies. Identical hardware and firmware to buying direct from nitrokey.com — with US inventory and support.
