High Density Devices

Organizations and corporations today process and store tremendous amounts of data, much of which is sensitive; Workstations are operated by multiple users, the copier stores everything copied, the fax machine stores everything sent, and the majority use backup-drives. However, do the users ever think about whether or not these storage units are at all times protected? The storage units could contain e.g. customer records, patient journals, financial data, confidential contracts, strategically important analyses, or personal information that should not end up in the hands of unauthorized people.

The media today focus increasingly on cases of data breaches, and data loss could have severe consequences for both the affected individuals and for the organization or corporation causing the data breach. Financial damages and loss of brand value are just two potentially devastating risks of e.g. selling a copy machine where the internal drive was filled with sensitive data, or to have an unencrypted corporate workstation stolen in a burglary.

 Would you sleep tonight if your data was lost or stolen?

The [hiddn]™ SATA Adapter is a standalone solution for protection of all data at rest, the encryption keys are stored on a separate smartcard, and no software or user training is required. The product is delivered either as an OEM product ready for integration into other manufacturers’ solutions (e.g. copy machines), as an independent product with hard drive connected, or as an end-user product enclosed as an external storage unit for direct connection to the computer. The Adapter can also be connected to SSDs.

The release of the exclusive [hiddn]™ SATA Adapter coincides with the company’s new product portfolio, which includes the previously released [hiddn]™ Crypto Adapter.”HDD is in a very exciting place at the moment, and we are very proud to offer the market this exclusive product for protection of hard drives. Protection of data is a top priority for HDD, and our cost effective and user friendly [hiddn]™ products meet all requirements for protection of sensitive data”, states CEO of High Density Devices, Mr. Olav Stokke, and adds:  ”Only through encryption of all data at rest will a corporation be assured that the integrity of its customers’ and clients’ data is maintained and remains inaccessible should the storage media be lost or stolen. HDD has solutions for internal, external, and mobile storage media, and in our opinion, only hardware-based encryption can offer the total, secure, and efficient protection demanded by customers and clients today”.

By implementing the [hiddn]™ SATA Adapter in e.g. a copier (OEM), the unit can remain active in the copier, with the smartcard inserted, as long as the copier is operable. Once the copy machine is to be sold or returned, simply remove the smartcard and the encrypted data on the hard drive is guaranteed inaccessible, at all times. This will also provide for a guaranteed secure recycling of the copy machine (through a new smartcard with new encryption keys).

 The [hiddn]™ SATA Adapter (SA) has the same form factor as a standard 2.5” drive, and can be installed on the back of a drive. The SA is delivered either with a frontal smartcard reader or on the side (or both, if preferred) for ease of integration in e.g. USB enclosures or other mechanical solutions.

The [hiddn]™ SATA Adapter is available in a limited volume during June 2010, and in normal volume production during July 2010.

HDD are currently seeking distributors and resellers!

Come meet us at stand TU710 at this year’s Eurosatory 2010 Expo in Paris, France, from June 14. – 18.

Contact:

Tormod Fjellgard, Chief Marketing Officer, Cell +47 95 96 35 04, email: tormod@hdd.no
Olav Stokke, Chief Executive Officer, Cell: +47 92 26 95 15, email: ost@hdd.no

 Facts High Density Devices:
High Density Devices AS (HDD) has developed and patented (US Patent # 7,434,069) a unique technology for highly creative, efficient, and secure encryption of data on storage media for laptops, desktops, and mobile storage units. The solutions are easily operated, independent of Operating System, do not require maintenance, and require no configuration prior to use. It has been patented in a number of countries, and the technology and product line is trademarked as [hiddn]™ (formerly “SecureD”). The company has also developed its proprietary ”Key Management System” enabling larger organizations to administer and manage their own encryption keys.

[hiddn]™ has been developed in multiple form factors; as an encryption module for implementation in other manufacturers’ end products, as its own product line, as a component (ASIC) for implementation in other manufacturers’ products, and as a licensing solution for implementation in other manufacturers’ components and/or designs.

High Density Devices AS is owned by Incitia Ventures II AS, Tønnevold Venture & Invest AS, the Management Team, and a number of other financial and private investors.
HDD has its head office in Kristiansand and offices in Oslo and Bergen.

For a more detailed description of the company, its products and technology, investors, or any other information, see the HDD web page www.hiddn.no.
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