Why You Should Buy TCG Opal SSDs
Previously, we discussed why you should buy FIPS-certified SSDs. In a nutshell, FIPS certification assures you that the SSDs meet federal cryptography standards for securing your data at rest (DAR). They’re also a starting point for secure data storage in many...
Why Should I Buy FIPS-Certified SSDs?
The short answer? You can be assured that FIPS-certified SSDs meet federal cryptography standards for securing your data at rest. Now for a little bit more. First, let’s take a step back. When people hear “cyberattack” or “cybersecurity” they often think of viruses,...
Hardware Full Disk Encryption (HWFDE) and Software Full Disk Encryption (SWFDE)
As you investigate how to secure your data at rest (DAR), you may see the terms “hardware full disk encryption” (HWFDE) and “software full disk encryption” (SWFDE). “Disk encryption” refers to technology protecting the data stored on a hard drive (HDD) or SSD....
Is BitLocker Sufficient?
Microsoft Windows includes a software encryption feature called BitLocker. BitLocker is designed to protect data by encrypting entire storage volumes. A volume, or logical drive, is a single storage area that has a single file system. By default, BitLocker uses the...
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