Understanding Opal Lock Encryption, Recovery, and Setup
Opal Lock offers robust encryption and security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs), ensuring data protection across a wide range of compatible devices. To help you get started, we’ve broken down some common questions into an easy-to-understand guide. Opal Lock is compatible with TCG drives, which are designed to meet industry security standards. If you’re unsure whether […]
Protecting Your Data from E-Waste Hackers
Opal Lock offers the ideal solution for ensuring that your sensitive information is permanently deleted, protecting against both data breaches and environmental hazards.
Stop Data Breaches Due to Stolen Laptops
In a recent incident, Boston Children’s Hospital faced a significant data breach after a laptop was stolen from a staff member attending a conference in Buenos Aires. The laptop, although password-protected, was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient information vulnerable. The stolen laptop contained an email attachment with the names, medical record numbers, birth dates, diagnoses, […]
How Does Advanced Encryption Protect Against Device Theft?
A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine due to a data breach caused by a stolen, unencrypted USB drive. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data security measures. The practice settled with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for privacy and security violations, agreeing to a corrective action plan to […]
Secure Your Data with an Unbreakable Shield
In the digital age, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount. With the rapid evolution of technology, ensuring the protection of valuable data has become a pressing concern. Enter Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock – an innovative solution harnessing the power of TCG Opal Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology to fortify data security through hardware-based encryption. At the core […]
Security Resolutions for 2024
Whether you have never considered your personal security before or have been meaning to do so for a while, 2024 is the year to make changes. Spamming, phishing, and ransomware are real-world threats that every internet user faces on a daily basis. Passwords continue to leak in massive corporate breaches, and people own an increasing […]
Leverage Opal Lock to Adhere to Data Sanitization Standards
In the ever-evolving landscape of data storage technologies, data security remains a top priority for organizations. In August 2022, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) introduced IEEE 2883-2022, a comprehensive standard for data sanitization. This standard fills a critical information gap by providing guidelines for securely erasing data on modern storage technology. It’s […]
Protecting Your Laptop Against Potential Threats
In today’s digital age, data security is of paramount importance, especially in the healthcare sector. A major health system’s data breach is a stark reminder of the potential risks healthcare organizations face. Encryption must be a mandatory measure to safeguard data, not only against cyber-criminals but also physical theft. The Breach That Exposed 43,000 Patients’ […]
Millions of Deleted Files Recovered from Hard Drives Purchased Online
Turns out that the years of eBay warning prospective vendors of making sure their laptops and storage devices have been wiped clean to keep deleted files from being recovered probably fell on a ton of deaf ears. Files Easily Recovered from Discarded Hard Drives There’s a worrying trend happening that you should be aware of. […]