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Data Security

Unwavering Data Security and Reliability

In today’s digital age, data security is more critical than ever. Whether you’re safeguarding personal files or protecting sensitive business information, your tools must meet the highest security standards. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is a cutting-edge solution that combines solid protection, flexibility, and certified security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs). What Is Opal Lock and How Does It Work? Opal Lock is a drive security management software specifically designed for SEDs that use Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specifications. TCG drives have built-in full-disk encryption to ensure that all data stored on them is automatically encrypted. Opal Lock software can activate the disk drive built-in encryption function for data protections. With Opal

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Maureen Kelly December 11, 2024
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Data Security

Understanding Opal Lock Encryption, Recovery and Setup

Opal Lock offers robust encryption and security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs), ensuring data protection across a wide range of compatible devices. To help you get started, we’ve broken down some common questions into an easy-to-understand guide. Opal Lock is compatible with TCG drives, which are designed to meet industry security standards. If you’re unsure whether your drive qualifies, you can identify a TCG drive by looking for the PSID (Physical Security Identifier) on the drive’s label. It’s important to note that while Opal Lock supports the Opal version of TCG drives, other versions may not offer full feature compatibility. Setting up Opal Lock requires the creation of a Recovery USB.

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Maureen Kelly November 1, 2024
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Data Disposal

A Closer Look at Data Disposal Vulnerabilities

The growing reliance on electronic storage media presents significant challenges when it comes to secure data disposal. Companies and institutions across industries are facing vulnerabilities in their practices, which, if left unchecked, can lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even corporate espionage. Even the FBI is facing challenges with the management and disposal of electronic storage media. Mismanagement in handling electronic storage devices—such as hard drives, SSDs, and removable media—can expose organizations to significant security risks. The Data Disposal Problem at Hand Several common vulnerabilities are associated with improper data disposal methods: A Strategic Solution for Data Disposal Addressing these security gaps requires robust solutions. Fidelity Height’s

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Maureen Kelly October 28, 2024
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Stolen Laptop

Stop Data Breaches Due to Stolen Laptops

In a recent incident, Boston Children’s Hospital faced a significant data breach after a laptop was stolen from a staff member attending a conference in Buenos Aires. The laptop, although password-protected, was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient information vulnerable. The stolen laptop contained an email attachment with the names, medical record numbers, birth dates, diagnoses, and surgery dates of 2,159 patients. Although Social Security numbers and financial data were not exposed, the breach has raised serious concerns about data security in healthcare. This unfortunate event highlights a growing issue within the healthcare industry: the inadequacy of current data protection methods, especially when sensitive information is stored on mobile devices such

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Maureen Kelly October 24, 2024
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Sustainable Data

Secure Data Erasure Meets Sustainability

Choose Opal Lock to ensure that your data is securely erased without compromising on sustainability – an essential step toward protecting both your information and the planet.

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Maureen Kelly October 16, 2024
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Data Erasure

How Secure Are Your Current Data Erasure Methods?

In the realm of digital forensics, one unsettling truth has emerged: the methods we’ve relied on for decades to erase data from drives are no longer secure. For years, it was widely accepted that overwriting a hard drive three to seven times would effectively render the data unrecoverable. However, advancements in data recovery technology have exposed the vulnerabilities of these traditional methods. Data breaches are increasingly getting sophisticated and the need for foolproof data erasure has never been more critical. This is where Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock comes into play with a modern, absolutely secure way to erase data. The Epitome of Instant Secure Erase Opal Lock redefines what it

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Maureen Kelly August 21, 2024
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Data Encryption

How Does Advanced Encryption Protect Against Device Theft?

A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine due to a data breach caused by a stolen, unencrypted USB drive. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data security measures. The practice settled with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for privacy and security violations, agreeing to a corrective action plan to address deficiencies in its HIPAA compliance program. This is the first settlement with a covered entity for not having policies to address the breach notification provisions of the HITECH Act. The breach occurred when an unencrypted thumb drive with protected health information (PHI) of 2,200 individuals was stolen from a staff member’s vehicle and was

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Maureen Kelly August 6, 2024
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Device Security

Preventing Data Breaches Due to Stolen Devices

Recently, a laptop stolen from the billing office of a healthcare company resulted in the exposure of personal and medical information of over 34,000 individuals. The theft highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security practices. The compromised laptop contained files with sensitive patient data, including names, contact details, health insurance information, and medical treatment records. For a few, even Social Security numbers were exposed. A class action lawsuit has even been proposed. This breach underscores the urgent need for robust data protection measures to prevent such incidents. In response to such security challenges, Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock offers a powerful solution to safeguard sensitive data stored on devices. Opal Lock leverages

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Maureen Kelly July 24, 2024
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Laptop Security

Opal Lock Encryption Could Have Protected Stolen Laptop Data

Protecting sensitive information is critical, especially for organizations that handle a vast amount of personal data. Recently, a virtual care management service provider, faced a significant security breach when a laptop containing protected health information was stolen. Despite the laptop being password-protected, the lack of encryption left 1,880 patients’ data vulnerable. This incident highlights the pressing need for robust data security measures—something that could have been effectively addressed with the implementation of Opal Lock. A Case of Insufficient Security On March 13, 2024, an employee’s laptop was stolen while they were traveling on public transport. Although the laptop was password-protected, it was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient information exposed. The

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Maureen Kelly July 10, 2024
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