Opal Storage Specification
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
- Hitachi[1]
- Intel Corporation [2]
- Kingston Technology[3]
- Lenovo[4]
- Micron Technology[5]
- Samsung[6]
- SanDisk[7]
- Seagate Technology[8][9]
- Toshiba[10][11][12]
List of storage controller companies that implement Opal SSC
List of software companies that implement Opal SSC
- Absolute Software[15]
- Check Point Software Technologies[16]
- Dell Data Protection[17]
- Cryptomill[18]
- McAfee [19]
- Secude [20]
- Softex Incorporated[21]
- Sophos[22]
- Symantec[23] (Symantec supports OPAL drives, but does not support hardware-based encryption.)[24]
- Trend Micro[25]
- Wave Systems[26]
- WinMagic[27]
List of computer OEMs offering storage devices with Opal SSC
References
- ^ Hitachi and SECUDE Collaborate on Data Encryption Solution for Improved Notebook Security and Performance
- ^ Intel Pro Series SSD specifications page
- ^ Kingston KC300
- ^ Opal – More than a Semi-Precious Stone
- ^ Micron SSD product information page
- ^ http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/about/whitepaper06.html
- ^ SanDisk X300s
- ^ Seagate's Groundbreaking Self-Encrypting Laptop Hard Drive First To Win Key U.S. Government Certification
- ^ Self-Encrypting Hard Drives in the Enterprise
- ^ Toshiba/Fujitsu Develops HDD Security Technology based on Opal SSC Standards
- ^ Toshiba MKxx61GSYG Series Hard Disk Drive
- ^ Toshiba MKxx61GSYD Series Hard Disk Drive
- ^ Marvell homepage
- ^ SandForce Flash Storage Processor SSD Controllers
- ^ Absolute homepage
- ^ Check Point homepage
- ^ Dell Data Protection homepage
- ^ CryptoMill SEAhawk product information page
- ^ [1]
- ^ Secude FinallySecure Enterprise product information page
- ^ Softex SecureDrive product information page
- ^ Sophos SafeGuard encryption product information page
- ^ Symantec Endpoint Encryption product information page
- ^ "OPAL Drive Support for the Symantec Endpoint Encryption and Symantec Drive Encryption products". Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption product information page
- ^ Wave Trusted Drive Manager product information page
- ^ Winmagic products overview page
- ^ Dell homepage
- ^ HP homepage
- ^ Lenovo homepage
- ^ [2]
- ^ Panasonic Toughbook homepage
- ^ Getac Rugged homepage