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.
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.
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
Features
- Security Protocol 1 support
- Security Protocol 2 support
- Communications
- Protocol stack reset commands
Implementers of SCC
Device Companies
- Hitachi
- Intel Corporation [1]
- Kingston Technology[2]
- Lenovo[3]
- Micron Technology[4]
- Samsung[5]
- SanDisk[6]
- Seagate Technology[7][8]
- Toshiba[9][10][11]
Storage Controller Companies
Software companies
- Absolute Software[14]
- Check Point Software Technologies[15]
- Dell Data Protection[16]
- Cryptomill[17]
- McAfee [18]
- Secude [19]
- Softex Incorporated[20]
- Sophos[21]* Symantec[22] (Symantec supports OPAL drives, but does not support hardware-based encryption.)[23]
- Trend Micro[24]
- Wave Systems[25]
- WinMagic[26]
Computer OEMs
References
- ^ "Intel® SSD Pro 1500 Series (M.2): Specs". Intel.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Solid State Hard Drives for Business". Kingston.com. 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Clain Anderson (2011-02-16). "Opal – More than a Semi-Precious Stone | Lenovo". Blog.lenovo.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Micron Technology, Inc. - Full SSD Part Catalog". Micron.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Samsung V-NAND SSD". Samsung.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "News". Seagate. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Full Disk Encryption Software, Hard Drives, SSDs & Whole Disk". WinMagic. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Fujitsu Develops HDD Security Technology based on Opal SSC Standards - Fujitsu Global". Fujitsu.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Specialty | TOSHIBA Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company | Americas". Storage.toshiba.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Specialty | TOSHIBA Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company | Americas". Storage.toshiba.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Marvell Technology Group Ltd". Marvell.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [2] [dead link]
- ^ "Self-Healing Endpoint Security". Absolute. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Industry-Leading Cyber Security Keeps Networks, Data Centers, Mobile Devices & Endpoints One Step Ahead | Check Point Software". Checkpoint.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Data Security | Dell United States". Dell.com. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [3] [dead link]
- ^ "McAfee Corporate KB - KB75045". Kc.mcafee.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [4] [dead link]
- ^ "Comprehensive Data Encryption and Protection Solutions - SecureDrive". Softexinc.com. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Full Disk Encryption | Always-On, Multi-Platform Enterprise Encryption Synchronizes Devices, Hard Drives, Removable Media, BitLocker, and Cloud Storage Protection in Real-Time". Sophos.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Endpoint Encryption Powered by PGP Technology". Symantec.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [5] [dead link]
- ^ "Data Protection – Endpoint and Gateway Suites | Trend Micro". Us.trendmicro.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ [6][dead link]
- ^ "Full Disk Encryption Software, Hard Drives, SSDs & Whole Disk". WinMagic. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Dell Official Site | Dell United States". Dell.com. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers and more | HP® Official Site". Hp.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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- ^ "Fujitsu News Updates - Fujitsu UK". Fujitsu.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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