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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

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Maureen Kelly December 6, 2023
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Opal SSD

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

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Maureen Kelly November 14, 2023
Instant Secure Erase

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

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Maureen Kelly November 7, 2023
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Data Sanitization

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

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Maureen Kelly September 28, 2023
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Cryptographic Erase

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

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Maureen Kelly September 21, 2023
Media Sanitization
Media Sanitization

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

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Maureen Kelly August 29, 2023
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Data Sanitization

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.

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Maureen Kelly August 16, 2023
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Data Security

Protecting Your Laptop Against Potential Threats

In today’s digital age, data security is of paramount importance, especially in the healthcare sector. A major health system’s data breach is a stark reminder of the potential risks healthcare organizations face. Encryption must be a mandatory measure for protecting your laptop, not only against cyber-criminals but also physical theft. The Breach That Exposed 43,000 Patients’ Data The laptop belonging to a health system employee was stolen from a car, leading to a data breach that impacted 43,000 patients. While the organization had taken some security measures, such as password protection and security tools, it had failed to encrypt the data stored on the hard drive. The consequences were severe,

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Maureen Kelly August 3, 2023
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Laptop Security

7 Shocking Laptop Security Statistics

Laptops have become an integral part of our lives, serving as our portable offices, entertainment centers, and storage hubs for sensitive data. However, the alarming frequency of laptop thefts and data breaches highlights the critical need for robust security measures. Here are some shocking laptop security statistics that underscore the importance of safeguarding your valuable information: A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds. 86% of IT practitioners report that someone in their organization has had a laptop lost or stolen, 56% report that this resulted in data breach. 65% of business managers record their password on a private document such as a post-it note or share it with other individuals.

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Maureen Kelly July 26, 2023
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Data Sanitization

Millions of Deleted Files Recovered from Hard Drives Purchased Online

Turns out that the years of eBay warning prospective vendors of making sure their laptops and storage devices have been wiped clean to keep deleted files from being recovered probably fell on a ton of deaf ears. Files Easily Recovered from Discarded Hard Drives There’s a worrying trend happening that you should be aware of. Recently a study was conducted to see if files could be accessed from discarded hard drives. The hard drives were in varying states of discard. One was encrypted, others had files deleted but not entirely removed and some had attempts of destruction showing. What started as a curiosity to see how many files could be

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Maureen Kelly July 13, 2023
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Stolen Laptop

What to Do if Your Laptop is Stolen

It does not matter if it’s a personal laptop or one you use for work, your laptop is your lifeline to so many things. It helps you to stay connected, but it also has a lot of information about you stored in it. If you lose it, or your laptop is stolen, you are at risk of having a personal data breach. It’s extremely important to be prepared and know what steps to take to stay protected. You can read the full article here. Avoid a personal data-breach disaster and keep your information safe in the event of theft. Here are a few things to do: Insure Your device Encrypt

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Maureen Kelly June 30, 2023
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