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
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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
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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
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- 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
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "McAfee Corporate KB - KB75045". Kc.mcafee.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "Data Protection – Endpoint and Gateway Suites | Trend Micro". Us.trendmicro.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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- ^ "Full Disk Encryption Software, Hard Drives, SSDs & Whole Disk". WinMagic. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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- ^ "Fujitsu News Updates - Fujitsu UK". Fujitsu.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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