Rocsafe MX Mobile From Rocsecure (Rocsoft)

ROCSECURE, a division of Rocstor, provider of data storage and encryption solutions, announces its new generation
ROCSAFE MX with FIPS Level 2 and 3 Smartcards.

Rocsecure Rocsafe MX Mobile is the world’s first encrypted hard drive enclosure with FIPS levelâ€?2/3 Smartcard protection. It employs Realâ€?Time Hardware Encryption for protecting data on the hard drive and smartcard technology for authentication. Designed to encrypt all data onâ€?theâ€?fly, Rocsafe MX Mobile requires no software installation and operates independently of the operating system.

Another unique feature of Rocsafe MX Mobile is that it has an embedded keypad allowing you to key in your PIN directly onto the unit. This ensures protection from key�loggers that may be recording your keystrokes. Together with full disk encryption and smartcard based authentication, these features give you the ultimate level of protection with an unrivaled ease of use.

Rocsecure Rocsafe MX is a hardware�based encryption device that secures data in a SATA hard disk drive against hackers and information�thieves. Uniquely designed as a bump�in�the�wire device on the SATA cable, the Rocsafe MX requires no mounting and simply plugs in�between the SATA connector on the board and the hard disk drive. It operates transparently and encrypts and decrypts all data written onto the hard disk in real�time without any loss performance.

Rocsafe MX does not require any additional software drivers or applications to be installed and is a fully independent of the operating system. Once deployed, users would be assured that all the data on the Rocsafe MX is fully protected from unauthorized access in the event the hard disk is lost or stolen.

Regulatory Compliance
Rocsafe MX employs data encryption and pre�boot authentication allowing organizations to better protect and control access to their corporate and customer records, thus complying with regulations such as Sarbames Oaxley, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) and Gramm�Leach Billey (GLB). The device also contains several high level security features, allowing enterprises and governmental department to take special precautions with sensitive data.

Real-time Hardware Encryption
Rocsecure � Rocsafe MX Mobile consists of eNova hardware�based encryption module that performs full disk operation, i.e. it encrypts every byte and every sector of data that is written onto the hard drive. Encryption and decryption happens in a real�time without any loss in disk performance. (Rocsafe does not employ software embedded in a chip) Hardware encryption has other advantages too. Since no software is required to be installed on the PC, you need not be concerned about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades. This generally reduces the total cost of ownership.

Two-factor Authentication
Rocsafe MX Mobile authenticates the user every time it is plugged into a PC. To give your data the highest level of security, it uses smartcards. You not only need to insert a smartcard (‘something you have’) but also need to key in a PIN (‘something you know’) before the hard drive becomes accessible. This use of two factors for authentication gives you the same level of security offered by bank ‘credit’ cards.

A unique feature of Rocsafe MX Mobile is that it has an embedded keypad (touch pad) for PIN entry. Since the entering of the PIN is done on the unit and not on the PC, the Rocsafe MX is safe from Trojans and keyâ€?loggers that may be recording your keystrokes. Further, this feature allows for authentication before the PC detects the drive. This translates to complete operating system independence – the OS only sees the USB drive after successful authentication and is unaware that data is being transparently encrypted. Rocsafe MX authenticates the user every time the PC powers on or resumes from hibernation. The PC will only boot into the Operating System on the attached hard disk drive upon successful user authentication.

Special Features:

• Encryption: AES-256 bit; Strong CBC Mode; Hardware based (not a software embedded in a chip); Real-Time (No, down time in encryption or decryption); No software is required; Independent of Operationg Systems
• Two Factor Authentication (Smartcard plus password)
• Robust Casing
• Enhanced Shockâ€?Absorbent casing
• Incorporates SATA Hard Drive
• Connects to USB and FireWire 800(400) ports
• Bus powered and bootable
• Speeds up to 800 Mega Bytes per second
• Crossâ€?platform compatibility (Mac or Windows or Linux, etc.)
• Includes all necessary cables

Specifications:

• Capacities: Up to 500 GB securely in your pocket (750GB and 1TB will be available in 2nd and 3rd, quarter 2010)
• Enclosure Type: 2.5” external enclosureâ€?Pocket size
• Bus Interface: USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 (400)
• Interface Transfer Rate: USB up to 480 Mbits/s; FireWire up to 800 Mbits/s (FireWire 400 up to 400Mbits/s)
• Compatible Drives: 2.5” SATAâ€?1 and SATAâ€?II
• Encryption: NIST certified AES hardware cipher engine; Supported key strengths 256â€?bit AES (128â€?bit available upon request)
• Operating Systems: Operating System Independent, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Linux
• Preâ€?boot Authentication Password: Twoâ€?factor authentication with Smartcard cryptographic
• Smartcard Authentication: Twoâ€?factor authentication with ISO7816, compliant smartcard Cipher engine FIPS Levelâ€?2 and/or L3
• Smartcard Capabilities: Can be integrated with new generation of PIV or CAC app.
• Certifications and Standards: Designed to comply with FIPS 140â€?2 levelâ€?2, Supports SATAâ€?I/II compliant hard disk drive â€? FCC and CE Compliance
• Power: 5V â€? 400mA (excluding the power drawn by the HDD)
• Physical: ~4.8 x 3.1 x 0.89 Inches 122 x 78 x 22 mm (LxWxH)
• Weight: ~ 0.75 LB â€? 0.34 Kg

Availability:
ROCSAFE MX (F6) will be available at the end of January 2010, in a variety of capacities through selected national and international authorized Dealer/Reseller Channel.