Phison and Cigent have created a platform for SSDs that protects against ransomware and data theft with mechanisms built directly into the firmware to keep it more secure. The drives even automatically encrypt and hide data from attackers in the event of an attack. and they will be available this year.
A constant of antivirus is they can detect already known malware and analyze the behavior of programs to detect potentially illicit behavior patterns. Perto custom ransomware developed by hacker groups can go unnoticed and leave systems open to attack. Therefore, protecting data at the hardware level has been what Phison and Cigent have created to introduce in new SSDs that will be launched on the market.
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More secure SSDs against cyberattacks
Cigent's Secure SSD K2 and Secure SSD Denali drives are based on Phison's NVMe PS5012-E12DC Crypto-SSD controllers. They come with built-in firmware-based security features, as well as the Cigent Dynamic Data Defense Engine for Windows. When a threat is detected, these drives automatically encrypt and hide sensitive files entirely from the operating system layer in safe spaces.
Cigent drives can operate in a Dual Mode that splits an SSD into independent storage partitions that are invisible to each other. To protect data against physical theft, Cigent drives also come equipped with attack detectors and sensors. The Cigent Denali Secure SSD can detect ransomware and will support machine learning-based data protection later this year.
This security technology was only available to certain government agencies and the US military, but will now be available to a wider audience. K2 Secure SSD and D³E software are available now, starting at $ 299 for a 480GB drive. Cigent Denali Secure SSDs will be available in Summer 2021. Drives come in 480GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations. Additionally, Cigent has developed its secure FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified SSDs exclusively for the US government and military.
Source: Tom's Hardware
