Hardware-based Full Disk Encryption - Enclosed Hard Disk Drive FDE

Enclosed Hard Disk Drive FDE

Within a standard hard drive form factor case both the encryptor (BC) and a smaller form factor, commercially available, hard disk drive is enclosed.

  • The enclosed hard disk drive's case can be tamper-evident, so when retrieved the user can be assured that the data has not been compromised.
  • The encryptors electronics and integral hard drive, if it is solid-state, can be protected by other tamper respondent measures.
  • Tampering is not an issue for SEDs as they cannot be read without the decryption key, regardless of access to the internal electronics.

For example ViaSat (formerly Stonewood Electronics) with their FlagStone and Eclypt drives.

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