Encryption; User Authentication - Digittrade High Security HS128 User Manual

1. About the DIGITTRADE HIGH SECURITY HDD
The external DIGITTRADE HIGH SECURITY HS128 / HS256 (external en-
crypted HDD/SSD) is one of the safest solutions to save mobile data based
on its security features.
In regards to the confidentiality of the data the DIGITTRADE HS128 /
HS256 is secure from unauthorized access even if it were to be stolen, lost
or misplaced and also from digital and physical attacks.
The DIGITTRADE HS128 / HS256 ensures the safety of the data through
the following safety mechanisms:

- Encryption

- User authentication

1.1 Encryption
- 256 bit AES full disk hardware encryption in CBC mode
The encryption module inside the secure casing does a complete encryp-
tion 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 128 bit / 256 bit CBC mode.
The DIGITTRADE HS128 / HS256 also encrypts temporary files and areas
that are often missed 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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