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Opal Storage Specification

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The Opal Storage Specification is a set of specifications for features of data storage devices (such as disk drives) that enhance their security. For example, it defines a way of encrypting the stored data so that an unauthorized person who gains possession of the device cannot see the data. That is, it is a specification for self-encrypting drives (SED).

The specification is published by the Trusted Computing Group Storage Workgroup.

Opal SSC overview

The Opal SSC (Security Subsystem Class) is an implementation profile for Storage Devices built to:

  • Protect the confidentiality of stored user data against unauthorized access once it leaves the owner's control (involving a power cycle and subsequent deauthentication).
  • Enable interoperability between multiple SD vendors.

Opal SSC functions

The Opal SSC encompasses these functions:

  • Security provider support
  • Interface communication protocol
  • Cryptographic features
  • Authentication
  • Table management
  • Access control and personalization
  • Issuance
  • SSC discovery

Opal SSC features

  • Security Protocol 1 support
  • Security Protocol 2 support
  • Communications
  • Protocol stack reset commands

List of storage device companies that implement for Opal SSC

List of storage controller companies that implement Opal SSC

List of software companies that implement Opal SSC

List of computer OEMs offering storage devices with Opal SSC

References

  1. ^ Hitachi and SECUDE Collaborate on Data Encryption Solution for Improved Notebook Security and Performance
  2. ^ Intel Pro Series SSD specifications page
  3. ^ Kingston KC300
  4. ^ Micron SSD product information page
  5. ^ http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/about/whitepaper06.html
  6. ^ SanDisk X300s
  7. ^ Seagate's Groundbreaking Self-Encrypting Laptop Hard Drive First To Win Key U.S. Government Certification
  8. ^ Self-Encrypting Hard Drives in the Enterprise
  9. ^ Toshiba/Fujitsu Develops HDD Security Technology based on Opal SSC Standards
  10. ^ Toshiba MKxx61GSYG Series Hard Disk Drive
  11. ^ Toshiba MKxx61GSYD Series Hard Disk Drive
  12. ^ Marvell homepage
  13. ^ SandForce Flash Storage Processor SSD Controllers
  14. ^ Absolute homepage
  15. ^ Check Point homepage
  16. ^ Dell Data Protection homepage
  17. ^ CryptoMill SEAhawk product information page
  18. ^ [1]
  19. ^ Secude FinallySecure Enterprise product information page
  20. ^ Softex SecureDrive product information page
  21. ^ Sophos SafeGuard encryption product information page
  22. ^ Symantec Endpoint Encryption product information page
  23. ^ "OPAL Drive Support for the Symantec Endpoint Encryption and Symantec Drive Encryption products". Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  24. ^ Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption product information page
  25. ^ Wave Trusted Drive Manager product information page
  26. ^ Winmagic products overview page
  27. ^ Dell homepage
  28. ^ HP homepage
  29. ^ Lenovo homepage
  30. ^ [2]
  31. ^ Panasonic Toughbook homepage
  32. ^ Getac Rugged homepage