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Universal Disk Encryption Spec Finalized
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."
brick your hardrive. Now it's secure.
here are "on the PLANET". Looks like they've got a bit more work to do before EVERYONE agrees to do this.
Just phone in a threat to an elected official, and the NSA will unlock the drive remotely for you. A handy service, and so responsive...
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I hate printers.
The SS?
1955 called. They want their bad guys back.
I hate printers.
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Really? There is no such thing as the Secret Service?
High school called, they want your social studies grade back.
Good point. clampolo, care to comment?
clampolo?
Finally had enough. Come see us over at https://soylentnews.org/
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wait - that almost sounds sorta like choosing between "wife" and "girlfriend" ..