-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 1. I recall reading for the Momentus that all encryption/decryption processing is done within the drive itself; hence, there is no off-loading to the CPU (in fact, that's one of the selling points).
2. Every FDE solution I've read about encrypts sectors, not files. Hence, even free space is encrypted. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance Spitzner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <fde@www.xml-dev.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 11:43 AM Subject: [FDE] Processing Question > Two FDE questions. This applies specifically to hard drive FDE, such > as the Fujitsu MHZ2 CJ series or the Seagate Momentus 5400.2 FDE. > > 1. Encryption Processing. I know the keys are stored on the drives, > but do the drives also have their own chips for the actual encrypting/ > decrypting, or do they use any of the laptops CPU for the actual > processing? > > 2. Is each file encrypted to the hd as its own, unique seperate file, > or is there some other process used? > > Thanks! > > lance > _______________________________________________ > FDE mailing list > FDE@www.xml-dev.com > http://www.xml-dev.com/mailman/listinfo/fde -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.6.2 (Build 2014) - not licensed for commercial use: www.pgp.com wj8DBQFIRXvCSGIRT5oVahwRAn+ZAJ4kuy6zPw4HPhYmIjG1rwK/5wKUPACg7STP jikvV6L3YLPDJugapXlw59o= =J5sy -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ FDE mailing list FDE@www.xml-dev.com http://www.xml-dev.com/mailman/listinfo/fde
