Opal Storage Specification
The Opal Storage Specification[1] is a set of specifications for features of data storage devices (such as hard disk drives and solid state 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.
Overview
[edit]The Opal SSC (Security Subsystem Class)[2][3] is an implementation profile for Storage Devices (SD) 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.[4]
Security
[edit]Radboud University researchers indicated in November 2018 that some hardware-encrypted SSDs, including some Opal implementations, had security vulnerabilities.[5]
Implementers of SSC
[edit]Device companies
[edit]Storage controller companies
[edit]Software companies
[edit]- Absolute Software[20]
- Check Point Software Technologies[21]
- Dell Data Protection[22]
- Cryptomill[23]
- McAfee[24]
- Secude [25]
- Softex Incorporated[26]
- Sophos[27]
- Symantec[28] (Symantec supports OPAL drives, but does not support hardware-based encryption.)[29]
- Trend Micro[30]
- WinMagic[31]
- OpalLock[32] (OpalLock support Self-Encrypt-Drive capable SSD and HDD. Develop by Fidelity Height LLC)
Computer OEMs
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "TCG Storage Security Subsystem Class: Opal Specification". Trusted Computing Group. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ "Flash Memory Security: Increased Confidentiality & Integrity". www.penguinsolutions.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ Yumpu.com. "Opal Storage Specification - Trusted Computing Group". yumpu.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ TCG Storage Security Subsystem Class: Opal Specification Version 2.01 Revision 1.00. Trusted Computing Group, Incorporated. 05 August 2015. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Meijer, Carlo; van Gastel, Bernard (19–23 May 2019). Self-Encrypting Deception: Weaknesses in the Encryption of Solid State Drives. 2019 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (SP). San Francisco, CA, USA: IEEE. pp. 72–87. doi:10.1109/SP.2019.00088. hdl:2066/207837. ISBN 978-1-5386-6660-9. ISSN 2375-1207.
- ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ↑ "Samsung V-NAND SSD". Samsung.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ↑ "SanDisk's X300s Solid State Drive". Archived from the original on 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Marvell, Kingston Collaboration Proves Positive with Over Six Million SSD Units Shipped". Kingston Technology. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ↑ "SandForce Flash Storage Processor SSD Controllers". Archived from the original on 2013-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "CryptoMill :: Products & services". Archived from the original on 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ "McAfee Corporate KB - KB75045". Kc.mcafee.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ↑ "FinallySecure™ Enterprise - SECUDE AG". Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Data Protection – Endpoint and Gateway Suites | Trend Micro". Us.trendmicro.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ↑ "Full Disk Encryption Software, Hard Drives, SSDs & Whole Disk". WinMagic. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ↑ "Software management of TCG self-encrypting drives". Fidelity Height LLC.
- ↑ "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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