HomeFiction #6: SSDs have data security problems
Fact #6: SandForce SSD Processors encrypts data as it is written to the flash memory protecting the data from would-be hackers
Security is a hot topic for most industries and storage is not immune. Nearly all SSDs today store data directly to the flash memory without performing any encryption. These systems support password protection techniques that prevent a would-be thief from accessing the data on the SSD. However, the flash memory of an SSD can be accessed directly with a special “clip” in the hands of a skilled technician, unlike a HDD with rotating media. Only if the host spends time encrypting the data will it be secure, but this will consume valuable resources and slow the path to the storage.
The SandForce SSD Processor solves this problem by embedding an AES-128 encryption engine to protect the information it stores on the flash to prevent any unauthorized access. This is done without any host dependency and without slowing down the data transfer.
