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  • Page 2 KRYPTODISK 2 | USER PRIMARY AND DATA RESTORE CARD Copyright © Hiddn, 2018. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners. Distribution of modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The KryptoDisk 2 stops responding when set up as a bootable disk ..........8 Security recommendations ......................8 Store the KryptoDisk 2 and the smart cards separately when not in use ........... 8 Keep PIN/PUK card and user data restore card in a secure place............8 Change the PIN code on first use ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    There are two ways of using the KryptoDisk 2 - either as a generic external storage disk, or as a bootable external disk. As an external storage disk, it provides you with a secure USB environment for file storage, while using it as a bootable disk enables you to use virtually any computer and still work in a secure environment.

  • Page 5: First Time Use

    2. First time use This section contains instructions on how to set up the KryptoDisk 2 during first use. Before you can start using the KryptoDisk 2, you must initialize (i.e. pair) the device and the user primary card (included), and format the hard drive from your computer's operating system.

  • Page 6: Daily Use

    2. Insert the user primary card 3. Enter your PIN code 4. Connect the KryptoDisk 2 to your computer (or similar device) using the included USB cable. It is now unlocked and ready for use 5. Remove the user primary card from the KryptoDisk 2...

  • Page 7: How To Respond In Case Of Emergency [Faqs]

    8 – Admin menu and follow the procedure Zeroize without the user primary or user data restore card inserted. This does not change or delete any data on the KryptoDisk, but only invalidates the currently accepted card. To regain access to the data on the KryptoDisk 2 initialise using the user data restore card.

  • Page 8: The Kryptodisk 2 Stops Responding When Set Up As A Bootable Disk

    It should also be kept separate from the user data restore card, as an attacker would be able to unlock the KryptoDisk 2 using the PIN/PUK card and the user data restore card together.

  • Page 9: Understand The Principles Behind Hiddn's Unique Security Technology

    – a PIN code – and something you have – a smart card. The key used to decrypt the data on the KryptoDisk 2 is stored on the smart card, and it is only transferred to the device if the correct PIN code is entered.

  • Page 10: Passphrase, Pin And Puk Requirements

    Set name This allows you define a name for your KryptoDisk 2. The device name will appear in the display during start-up, allowing you to easily distinguish between multiple devices. If you assign a name to your device, the start-up process will be 2 seconds delayed allowing the name to appear.
  • Page 11 NB: If you zeroize after initialising the KryptoDisk 2 with the user data restore card, all data on the device will be lost. Make sure that you have backed up your data before doing this.

  • Page 12: Admin Battery Status

    KryptoDisk 2 unlocked after the device is unplugged (the timer can be set to maximum 240 seconds). This can be useful if the KryptoDisk 2 is to be moved from one computer to another in a secure environment.
  • Page 13 Once Disk Management opens, look for the new drive in the list. NB: KryptoDisk 2 is a new hard drive that needs to be partitioned before use. In Windows, partitioning needs to be done before a hard drive can be formatted. The KryptoDisk 2 will probably be on a dedicated row labelled Disk 1 (or 2, etc.) and will say Unallocated.
  • Page 14 NTFS is the most recent file system available for Windows systems, and is recommended if you only intend to use your KryptoDisk 2 with Windows computers. If you want to move data between computers with different operating systems, e.g. Mac or Linux computers, select exFAT.

  • Page 15: Formatting A Hard Drive On Mac

    Mac OS Extended (Journaled) is the default MacOS file system, and is recommended if you only intend to use your KryptoDisk 2 with Apple computers. If you want to move data between computers with different operating systems, e.g. Windows or Linux computers, select exFAT.

  • Page 16: Warranty And Rma Information

    No other warranty, either express or implied, including any warranty or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, has been or will be made by or on behalf of Hiddn or by operation of law with respect to the product or its installation, use, operation, replacement or repair.
  • Page 17 KRYPTODISK 2 | USER PRIMARY AND DATA RESTORE CARD...

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