Micron Technology, Inc.
20.09.2011 16:00
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C400 SED Offers Extreme Stability and Robust Protection
BOISE, Idaho, 2011-09-20 16:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), today introduced a new version of its
popular RealSSD(tm) C400, featuring self encryption for unmatched data security.
The C400 SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) is based on the Trusted Computing Group
(TCG) Opal specifications and provides a hardware-based answer for the
increasing wave of data breaches that continue to impact computer users and
enterprises worldwide.
Security breaches caused by malicious attacks are on the rise, according to the
recent Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. While it–s notable that the
increase in small-scale external attacks doesn–t rely on highly sophisticated
approaches, encryption is widely credited as the first choice for the most
affordable security solution for deterring such intrusions.
–Self-encrypting drives represent the future of data protection,– said Dr.
Joerg Borchert, 2011 president and chairman of the nonprofit Trusted Computing
Group. –Hardware encryption provides the strongest security and best
performance, and solid-state technology like Micron–s will provide even quicker
data access.–
The C400 SED–s encryption capabilities are delivered through a hardware-based,
AES-256-bit encryption engine and advanced security firmware. Micron–s firmware
is designed to comply with the TCG Opal specification. TCG Opal is an open
industry standard that provides a verifiable path for companies who need to
prove they–re compliant with tough data security regulations when devices or
drives are lost or stolen.
Like all hardware-encryption, the drive works in conjunction with an encryption
management system. Micron–s C400 SED solution was built in partnership with
leading encryption management provider Wave Systems (Nasdaq:WAVX). Wave–s
EMBASSY(r) management software provides policy-based access controls,
comprehensive reporting, directory services integration and end-user access
recovery that allows IT to cost-effectively implement and administer endpoint
encryption. Importantly, Wave–s management software gives IT confidence that
data is protected in the event that a computer–or the drive itself–is lost or
stolen.
–Micron is a true innovator in the field of flash-based storage devices and we
applaud their decision to incorporate Opal-based encryption on their new C400
drives,– said Steven Sprague, CEO and President of Wave Systems. –By
incorporating self-encryption in the C400 SED, Micron provides not only
outstanding performance, but also the peace of mind that confidential
information stored on a laptop is secure. Wave is excited about this new
partnership with Micron and we look forward to providing our customers with a
high performance SSD with strong data protection capabilities.–
The security and reliability of Micron–s C400 SED was designed for large
corporations, government systems and other multiple-user networks that require
maximum security without cumbersome workflow interruptions or decreased
performance.
The C400–s encryption key is protected within drive hardware–separate from the
host. This is one reason why hardware-based encryption is superior to software
encryption (an alternative solution that stores the encryption key in the
computer–s memory, where it–s vulnerable to attack). Micron–s SED offers
stronger security because the encryption key never leaves the drive. User
authentication is performed by the drive prior to starting the operating
system, ensuring independence from the operating system. Another disadvantage
of software-based encryption is its dependence on the computer–s processor,
which can degrade performance. In contrast, Micron–s C400 SED performs all
encryption inside the SSD–s controller, ensuring no system performance
degradation.
–The C400 SED will help users and IT teams alike to sleep better at night.
We–ve leveraged our popular client SSD and partnered with the leading
encryption management vendor to create a product that provides a solid defense
against data theft,– said Justin Sykes, Micron–s general manager of client SSD
solutions. –With security breaches increasing for every type of user, this
solution scales without sacrificing high performance or reliability.–
The C400 SED SSD is available in 128-, 256-, and 512GB capacities, a SATA 6Gb/s
interface, and 2.5 and 1.8-inch form factors. The drive–s sophisticated NAND
management delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 260
MB/s respectively – the same high performance as Micron–s popular C400. The
drive will be sampling and in production in the fourth quarter of this year and
will be available through Micron–s global distribution network.
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Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world–s leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures
and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other
innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems
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of Micron–s new C400 SED SSDs. Actual events or results may differ materially
from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the
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forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Scott Stevens
Micron Technology, Inc.
512-288-4050
sstevens@micron.com
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