Innodisk Delivering Uncrackable SSD Encryption

Innodisk Corporation‘s self-encrypting drives (SED) offers an industrial-grade solution to data protection demands.

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By employing a hardware-based encryption mechanism, located in the controller, the data is next to uncrackable and will have no impact on CPU loading.

To simplify the process of implementing these devices, Innodisk has created iOpal, a software for SED management.

Keeping data secure and managing user access can be a daunting task. Many opt for consumer-based solutions such as software encryption to protect their sensitive data, but what many do not realize is that these solutions also have some severe weaknesses. Software encryption is much more susceptible to cracking and other attempts to reach data, not to mention that the encryption process will also increase CPU loading.

The company’s SEDs uses 256-bit AES encryption, which is the standard adopted by the US government. An internal AES-engine encrypts all data going into the device, meaning that data read directly from the NAND flash will be scrambled and unintelligible.

However, implementing and managing your SED can be challenging without the right tools. TCG Opal 2.0 is set of specifications for SED management aimed at handling this challenge. It defines how to create different ranges for different users – allowing for a system where data is shared on a strictly need-to-know basis.

iOpal molds the detailed specifications of TCG Opal 2.0 into a simple and user-friendly application. It comprises several features such as storage management, different user authorizations, and pre-boot authentication. iOpal and the company’s SEDs are for mission-critical and heavy-loading environments, such as aerospace and server applications.

The software is compatible with select form factors in the 3MG2-P, 3SE2-P, and 3MR2-P SSD series.

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