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Opal Lock Unlocks Enhanced Data Security
Fidelity Height, a pioneer in Trusted Computing Group (TCG) self-encrypting drive (SED) management, announces the latest release of Opal Lock version 1.2.0 – an inventive software that elevates data security. With its cutting-edge features, it fully utilizes the built-in hardware-based encryption of computer storage drives. Opal Lock, designed for seamless integration with the TCG Opal standard, guarantees an ironclad security system, fortifying your data at its core. The software not only extends its protective reach to internal drives but also effortlessly safeguards external USB drives. New Data Security Features Opal Lock’s newest release introduces several important features to enhance data security: Instant Secure Erase: Effortlessly erase data with Instant Erase

New Instant Secure Erase & Certificate of Sanitization
At Fidelity Height, our commitment to advancing TCG self-encrypting drive management goes beyond innovation—it’s about empowering you with cutting-edge tools that maximize the potential of your hardware-based encryption. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is your gateway to a fortified security system that redefines data protection. Our user-friendly software is designed to harness the robust capabilities of the TCG Opal standard, ensuring that you experience the sheer power of hardware-based Self-Encrypted Drive (SED) functionality. Your data remains fortified at its core, shielded by robust password and data encryption that guarantees ironclad security for your most valuable information. Opal Lock isn’t confined to internal drives; it seamlessly extends its protective reach to external

Data Security Resolutions for the New Year
Whether you have never considered your personal security before or have been meaning to do so for a while, this is the year to make your data security resolutions a reality. Spamming, phishing, and ransomware are real-world threats that every internet user faces on a daily basis. Passwords continue to leak in massive corporate breaches, and people own an increasing number of devices that can be hacked. There’s no denying that adding more security to your life requires some effort and inconvenience. Taking digital security precautions is slightly annoying but very doable, just like locking your bike instead of simply leaning it against a tree. So go for it! The

Protect Your Data During the Holidays
The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and unfortunately, a spike in data vulnerabilities. In the blink of an eye, your devices can vanish, along with critical personal information. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is a shield that will protect your data needs during the holiday shopping frenzy. The Digital Age Imperative In today’s world, safeguarding sensitive information is non-negotiable. With technology’s rapid evolution, data protection is paramount. Opal Lock is an innovative solution leveraging TCG Opal Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology. This isn’t just a feature; it’s a fortress against potential data breaches, even in scenarios of physical drive loss. Unbreakable Data Defense At the core of Opal Lock lies seamless integration

Opal Lock Data Security Reinforces Opal SSDs
In the digital age, safeguarding sensitive data stands out as a paramount concern. The evolution of storage technology has introduced solutions like Opal SSDs, revolutionizing the landscape with robust hardware-based encryption. We previously highlighted the superiority of Opal SSDs over their counterparts. Now we focus on how Opal Lock fortifies Opal SSDs, elevating their security quotient to unprecedented levels. Opal SSDs: A Cut Above the Rest Opal SSDs, with their hardware-based encryption, outshine conventional SSDs on multiple fronts. Opal SSD vs. Standard SSD: Opal SSDs offer hardware-based encryption, providing an extra layer of security over standard SSDs. Opal SSD vs. Software-Encrypted SSD: Opal SSDs’ hardware-based encryption trumps software-encrypted SSDs, ensuring

Fortified Data Security: Opal SSDs and Opal Lock
In today’s digital age, fortified data security is paramount, and Opal SSDs have emerged as a robust solution for individuals and businesses seeking to protect their sensitive data. Developed under the Opal Storage Specification by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), Opal SSDs represent a pinnacle in data security, offering hardware-based encryption that remains intact even if the drive is removed or accessed without authorization. How Opal SSDs Work Opal SSDs employ sophisticated processes to safeguard data: Encryption: Data written to Opal SSDs is automatically encrypted using advanced algorithms at the hardware level, independent of the operating system. Authentication: Proper authentication, such as passwords or biometric scans, is required to access

The Epitome of Instant Secure Erase
In today’s digital age, data security is paramount. Whether you’re selling your old computer, upgrading your storage device, or disposing of electronic equipment, ensuring that your sensitive information is completely wiped is crucial. Traditional methods of wiping a hard drive often fall short, leaving room for potential data breaches. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is the ideal solution for Instant Secure Erase and Opal Revert. For TCG Opal drives, Revert is a feature in the TCG Opal drive. Opal Lock stands out as the faster, more comprehensive, and secure method for erasing your hard drive and SSD, leaving no room for compromise. Instant Secure Erase: The Need for Speed and Perfection

Leverage Opal Lock to Adhere to Data Sanitization Standards
In the ever-evolving landscape of data storage technologies, data security remains a top priority for organizations. In August 2022, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) introduced IEEE 2883-2022, a comprehensive standard for data sanitization. This standard fills a critical information gap by providing guidelines for securely erasing data on modern storage technology. It’s important to note that while NIST 800-88 remains widely used, IEEE 2883-2022 takes into account the evolving world of data storage, offering a more up-to-date framework. IEEE 2883-2022 Classification IEEE 2883-2022 classifies data sanitization into three categories, similar to NIST’s approach: Clear: This method prevents simple, non-invasive data recovery using software. It’s a crucial step

Data Sanitization with Cryptographic Erase
In today’s digital age, data security is paramount, and the need to sanitize sensitive information has never been more critical. One effective method for data sanitization is “cryptographic erase.” This technique ensures that data is irreversibly sanitized by changing encryption keys, rendering the stored information unreadable. Understanding Cryptographic Erase Cryptographic erase is a robust data sanitization method designed to eliminate sensitive information from electronic storage media securely. This method is applicable to storage devices that utilize encryption keys stored within the device itself and can change these keys in a single operation. By changing these keys, crypto erase ensures that only ciphertext remains on the storage media, making the original

Data Erasure Standards and the Swift Efficacy of Opal Lock
The crypto erase method, based on TCG Opal and offered by Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock, provides a swift and efficient data erasure solution.

Enhance Data Security with Effective Media Sanitization
In the fast-paced digital landscape of today, where data flows seamlessly between organizations and across various storage media, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information has never been more critical. With the increasing adoption of distributed cloud-based architectures and the proliferation of data-sharing practices, the risk of sensitive data falling into the wrong hands is ever-present. This is where Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock comes into play as the ultimate tool to safeguard your data through efficient and effective media sanitization. The Evolution of Media Sanitization: A Necessity The modern world thrives on data, and as it travels through different hands, systems, and media, the need to render access to it infeasible

Secure Data Sanitization and End-of-Lifecycle Management
In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of organizations, driving decisions, insights, and innovations. But what happens when data outlives its purpose? Stacks of obsolete hard drives, once brimming with valuable information, often lie dormant, posing a potential threat if not properly managed. While many have resorted to destructive methods like shredding or incineration, there’s a smarter, eco-friendly, and more secure way to handle data that’s reached the end of its lifecycle. The Downside of Data Destruction The traditional approach to disposing of unused hard drives has been far from ideal. Companies, in their eagerness to eliminate any traces of sensitive information, have resorted to physical destruction methods.