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Putting Encyption Functions in the HDDs
From: "Saqib Ali" <docbook.xml () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:52:50 -0700
Hello All, A Japanese article that discuss merits of making encryption part of HDDs: http://www.eetimes.jp/contents/200604/7331_1_20060417114327.cfm English Summary: In software encryption, the security-key and password is controlled above the OS. Therefore the security is not perfect. Also with software based solutions, full encryption is not possible, because the encryption process creates temporary files. With hardware based solutions this is not a problem since the security-key and password in a separate part of the HDD, and no need for temporary files. Plus hardware encryption is a lot faster then software enryption. The article also describe how the Full Encryption Discs < http://www.seagate.com/products/notebook/ >from Seagate Technology work. Essentially they use RSA algorithm with 192-bit key. -- Saqib Ali, CISSP, ISSAP Support http://www.capital-punishment.net ----------- "I fear, if I rebel against my Lord, the retribution of an Awful Day (The Day of Resurrection)" Al-Quran 6:15 ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This List Sponsored by: Webroot Don't leave your confidential company and customer records un-protected. Try Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise(TM) for 30 days for FREE with no obligation. See why so many companies trust Spy Sweeper Enterprise to eradicate spyware from their networks. FREE 30-Day Trial of Spy Sweeper Enterprise http://www.webroot.com/forms/enterprise_lead.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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