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Universal Disk Encryption Spec Finalized

Posted by timothy on from the surely-will-foil-the-nsa dept.

Lucas123 writes "Six of the largest disk manufacturers, along with encryption management software vendors, are backing three specifications finalized [Tuesday] that will eventually standardize the way encryption is used in firmware within hard disk drives and solid state disk drive controllers ensuring interoperability. Disk vendors are free to choose to use AES 128-bit or AES 256-bit keys depending on the level of security they want. 'This represents interoperability commitments from every disk drive maker on the planet,' said Robert Thibadeau, chief technologist at Seagate Technology."

2 of 237 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Disk vendors are free to choose by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Well just know that there is no way this would happen without the FBI, SS, or CIA having ready access to the keys.

  2. Whoosh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Ladies and gentlemen, get your tinfoil hats here! BYO paranoia and total lack of knowledge about the topic!