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 […]
Opal Lock offers the ideal solution for ensuring that your sensitive information is permanently deleted, protecting against both data breaches and environmental hazards.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
