About The Digittrade Hs256S; Encryption; User Authentication - Digittrade HS256S User Manual

1. About the DIGITTRADE HIGH SECURITY HS256S
The external DIGITTRADE HIGH SECURITY HS256S (external encrypted HDD/SSD)
is one of the safest solutions to save mobile data based on its security features.
In view to the confidentiality of the stored data the DIGITTRADE HS256S is secure
from unauthorized access even if it were to be stolen, lost or misplaced and also
from digital and physical attacks.
The DIGITTRADE HS256S ensures the safety of the data through the following
safety mechanisms:

- Encryption

- User authentication

- Administration of the cryptographic key
1.1 Encryption
- 256 bit AES full disk hardware encryption in CBC mode
The encryption module inside the secure casing does a complete encryption of
the hard drive/SSD. Every saved byte and every written sector on the hard drive/
SSD are encrypted according to AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) in 256 bit
CBC mode.
The DIGITTRADE HS256S encrypts additionally to all stored data even temporary
files as well as areas that would normally not be noticed by encryption software.
1.2 User authentication
- 2-factor authentication using smart card and PIN
The user authentication is based on the principal "having and knowing".
To get an access to the data the user must have the smart card and must know the
correct 8-digit PIN.
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