Enhanced Security and Seamless Drive Management with Opal Lock Version 1.3.1

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Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock continues to lead the charge in self-encrypting drive (SED) management with its latest release – Version 1.3.1. This update introduces a suite of enhancements and fixes that solidify Opal Lock’s position as a must-have solution for robust hardware-based encryption. Opal Lock empowers users with hardware-based encryption for complete data security. The […]

Protect Your Data During the Holiday Season

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During the holiday travel and shopping season, the risk of losing laptops, USB drives, and other devices increases significantly. IT professionals brace for lost devices during the holidays, which can lead to security vulnerabilities. Data theft from lost or stolen devices can expose sensitive personal or business information, leading to severe consequences. Fortunately, Opal Lock […]

Leverage Opal Lock to Adhere to Data Sanitization Standards

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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 […]

Data Sanitization with Cryptographic Erase

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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 […]

Millions of Deleted Files Recovered from Hard Drives Purchased Online

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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. […]

Data Sanitization is the Green Solution

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Where does data go when it’s no longer needed? Data Sanitization to Prevent Waste! Companies often have untold terabytes of data stored on hard drives that they no longer have a use for, but it’s still essential that the data isn’t accessible. Why Should You Sanitize Hard Drives, Not Destroy Them? Unfortunately, this has led […]