Origin Storage Product Guide – Spring/Summer 2012
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Origin Storage Limited Introduces Data Locker SecureDisk – The Industries Most Secure Writable DVD and CD Media
DataLocker SecureDisk DVDs and CDs Provide FIPS 140-2 Validated AES 256-Bit Encryption for a Writable Disk that is always Secure
February 2012 – DataLocker Inc.
A leading developer of encrypted data storage products, today announced the industry’s most secure line of self- encrypting DVD-R’s and CD-R’s with the DataLocker SecureDisk line. The DataLocker SecureDisk DVDs and CDs combine AES 256-bit encryption and disc-burning functionality on a self-contained recordable CD or DVD with built in software for disc burning.
Users can secure and encrypt any file to these FIPS 140-2 validated DVD’s and CD’s. The DataLocker SecureDisk line makes it simple and easy to store, transport, and share sensitive data, records and files.
“Our SecureDisk line is a low cost, effective way of distributing sensitive information with co-workers, clients and patients” said Jay Kim, Founder and COO, Data Locker, “Keeping sensitive information encrypted is a must in today’s digital data- centric world.”.
The Secure Disk line is designed for use with different versions of the Microsoft Windows OS. The recording speeds are 52X with the CD-Rs having a capacity of 700 MB and DVDs of 4.7 GB.
Andy Cordial, Managing Director of Origin Storage, added “by adding DataLocker SecureDisk to our Encryption portfolio, it now gives us a full complement of the best encryption solutions on the market, and for every foreseeable Encryption dilemma that our customers face, we now have all the solutions”
Pricing and Availability
The Data Locker SecureDisk CD-Rs are priced at £24.99 MSRP for a 10-pack or £179.99 MSRP for a 100-pack. The SecureDisk DVDs are priced at £29.99 MSRP for a 10-pack and £249.99 MSRP for a 100-pack. For more details on this product, please call Origin Storage LimitedAbout Data Locker
Data Locker is an innovative manufacturer of secure data storage devices. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Data Locker devices combine superior convenience and usability with state of the art security. Data Locker is “Simply Secure.”. For more information, please visit http://www.datalockerdrive.com.About Origin Storage
Origin Storage Limited is one of Europe’s premium storage solution distributors, having specialised in matched hard drive solutions for servers, notebooks and desktops for the past ten years. With our own assembly areas, technical consultants and testing facilities, we have the ability to support products for all major manufacturers, including Dell, HP, Toshiba and Lenovo, we are also the only distributor in the UK for Thecus NAS Solutions that has our own independent Thecus technical team.Origin also provide a range of Data Encryption devices, from the External USB 3, 256-Bit AES Hardware Encrypted Solution, the DataLocker 3 and the FIPS 140-2 Validated DataLocker 2 and a retrospective laptop upgrade to Hardware Encryption with our Enigma offering, all now complemented with Wave / Safend Encryption Authentication software. We also supply BTI, the leading manufacturer in the US for batteries and adapters.
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DataLocker: Great Data Security (At A Price)
One of the best parts about the constantly falling price of memory has been an increasing ubiquity. Anyone can pick up a few gigabytes of portable storage on the cheap, and easily grab those music files or movies or documents or photographs to easily share them across computers. All it takes is a thumb drive, or a portable hard drive, and you can have copies of your stuff ready at hand.
Unless you lose it, or it’s stolen. In which case, unless you’ve been using some serious tools, you might as well consider your data compromised. If it’s just your vacation photos, that’s probably not a big deal. But if it’s sensitive information from your company- presentations or reports, for example- then the problem is potentially much larger. And that’s where DataLocker comes in, offering solutions both optical and magnetic, in the form of the DL3 500GB portable hard drive and their SecureDisk writable CD media.
The CDs themselves seem pretty normal- until you pop in the disk and take a look at the software included for burning. Offering AES 256 bit encryption, you simply choose a password, and can select whether to close the disk and finalize the burn or leave any remaining room open. No additional software is required, and no installation needed, as everything is included onboard. One downside, though, is that the discs only work on PCs; Macs are unsupported at this time (Linux also appears to be unsupported). As long as you don’t write the password on the disk itself, you can pass it to any colleague or friend and rest at ease knowing that the disks are well-nigh unbreakable. The idea is sound, and the price isn’t too bad- $3 for a CD, a bit more for a DVD, and using the system is super-simple.
But if 5GB isn’t enough storage for you, DataLocker also offers rugged, portable, sexy hard drives in either 500GB or 1TB capacities. And they support USB 3.0 as well, making them quite fast. Self-encrypting, there again isn’t any software or drivers needed to use the DL3, and we loved the way the aluminum body looked and felt. This is a drive that definitely stands out, with a very nifty, futuristic LCD touchscreen built into the drive itself. You’ll need to input your passcode to unlock the data, and there are quite a few features that set it above other competitors. For instance, you can have the data “self-destruct” if there are too many incorrect attempts. You can have the keypad re-order the layout randomly to avoid fingerprint lifting. They’ve thought of most everything- the only other feature we might’ve liked to see is the ability to ‘trace’ where it is plugged in if an internet connection is available, offering some sort of remote functionality.
This isn’t a solid state drive (though they do offer some), and it isn’t the best option for those who simply need some inexpensive storage. Instead, this is a serious option for those concerned with security, whether for government, financial, or medical applications- or for those who simply want prying eyes kept firmly away from their data. At $379 list price for the 500GB model, it’s pricey, but you’re paying a reasonable premium for a touchscreen on your hard drive, even without the other features. It’s solidly built, looks good, though did run a bit warm- we’re definitely using the DL3 the next time we have sensitive files to transport.
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Macworld – DL3 Review
A secure – if expensive – way of protecting important data
Cliff Joseph
Portable hard disks are widely available and very affordable these days. The only disadvantage with portable drives is the increased risk of loss or theft when you’re on the move. If you need extra security features to protect your data, and you don’t mind paying quite a bit extra for that protection, you might want to consider the DataLocker DL3 from Origin Storage.
At first glance the DataLocker DL3 looks much like any other conventional portable hard Drive. It’s solidly built, with a brushed aluminium casing that will sit nicely alongside a MacBook. Origin says the drive is both ‘shock and drop resistant’, and a detachable rubber casing is included for additional protection too.
Closer inspection reveals that the DataLocker 3 also has a small LCD display on the front panel. The screen turns on when you plug the drive into a Mac or PC, and displays a touch-sensitive numeric keypad so you can enter the password. The drive uses 256-bit AES encryption to protect your files, and without the correct password it will not connect to your computer, ensuring that no unauthorised users can gain access to your files. There’s even a ‘self-destruct’ option that instructs the DataLocker to delete files after a number of incorrect attempts to enter the password.
We tested the 320GB model, and did have one slight problem at first. The drive is supplied with an initial default password, and when you plug it in for the first time you are prompted to create a password of your own. We weren’t able to do this, and it took a phone call to Origin’s technical support line to inform us that the new password has to contain a specific number of characters. Apart from that, the drive worked flawlessly.
Enter the correct password on the touchscreen keypad to access those important files
- Manufacturer: Origin Storage
- Manufacturer: Origin Storage
- Pros: Secure password-protected hard drive; rugged construction
- Cons: Poor documentation; very expensive
- Price: £278.40 320GB; £321.60 640GB; £355.20 1TB
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Macworld Buying Advice
The manual could have done a better job of explaining how to create your new password, but the DataLocker does provide a very secure means of protecting your important files if the drive gets lost when you’re away from your office. That extra security comes with a premium price, but it may well be worth it if you need to protect commercially sensitive data.
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Sun, Sand, Sea and Security Survey 2011
Work obsessed Brits abroad – 73% of workers check emails whilst on holiday
And a further 62% admit their boss expects to be in touch with them whilst enjoying the summer sun.London (UK), July 2011: Bags packed, flights booked and foreign currency in their pockets. The workforce might be jetting off but they’re definitely not leaving the daily grind behind. Instead –according to a survey conducted by the secure storage specialist Origin Storage – of 1,000 office workers in the City of London, a whopping 73% of workers will check in with the office, whilst on holiday. The results also show that over 50% of those planning a summer break abroad will remain in contact with the office every day to ensure things stay on track during their absence, by checking email accounts and text. Of this group, 32% check their emails more than once a day and if you’re the boss, it seems you never truly rest as 83% admitted that they will be in touch with their offices throughout their entire vacation.
Key Highlights :
• 73% of workers phone, text or email their places of work during their holiday of which 54% will check emails at least once a day and 32% more than once a day!
• 41% take mobile devices on holiday for work purposes
• 62% expect their employers to contact them whilst away on holiday
• 44% of respondents feel that being contactable gives them job security
• 51% of laptops are left totally unsecured without even a password for protection
• Only 26% of these laptops will be encryptedParanoid or Laid Back – which are you?
We are divided. 39% of our sample group felt less stressed after checking emails whilst another 39% admitted checking their emails would leave them more stressed.
22% are undecided.Over 50% of respondents have no security on laptops at all!
In a worrying new statistic, 51% of those storing work on their laptops are doing so without any security whatsoever with not even a password for protection! Let’s hope they’re not left behind at the airport, in a café or on the beach.From the horse’s mouth:
Jane, City PA from Harpenden:”My director feels he can contact me at any time for the most inane of queries, ‘Where is the contacts folder?’ or ‘What time did you book me on my flight to Geneva?’ and I feel it’s an invasion of my privacy. I was even called off the beach by the hotel reception because my mobile was not picking up signal so my boss called the hotel directly.”
Mike, CEO from Barnes: “I absolutely expect to contact my staff when on holiday. If they don’t want the job, there are thousands who do. Myself included, can we really afford not to work all the hours in this economic climate? I think not. I know I feel better knowing that things are ticking over nicely whilst I’m away so I don’t come back to an unmanageable workload.”
Speaking on these results, Andy Cordial, MD of Origin Storage concludes, “We seem to have changed to a nation of workaholics. Only 23% (a jump from the survey conducted just 8 months ago from 35%) of our respondents have no contact whatsoever with work during their holiday which puts them firmly in the minority. Although on the surface this may seem like a good trend, especially for cash struck organisations, we deal with the aftermath from these industrious workers when company secrets have gone AWOL. The reality is that when corporate information is accessed from a mobile device, whether it’s personal or company owned, and it’s misplaced there are consequences”.Cordial continues, “Who is to blame? Is it the employee who just can’t let go or the employer for making them feel that they have to be accessible in the first place? Regardless of why it’s happening, our advice to the corporate world is: if you expect to contact your staff while away then it is down to you to secure their devices. Especially as the Information Commissioner’s Office are under pressure to flex its muscle and fine up to £500K for data breaches. Take the opportunity to re-evaluate your security – especially of your mobile devices, and perhaps invest in some holiday insurance of your own.”
This survey was carried out amongst 1000 city workers by interviewing them at London Bridge and Monument station commuter platforms during July 2011
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1TB Encrypted External Hard Disk Now Available
Origin Storage has just launched Datalocker 3 a new external hard disk that provides whole hard disk encryption capability.Datalocker 3 has the following extra benefits compared to its predecessor DataLocker 2; USB3 support, RFID for dual factor authentication and a backlit LCD on the drive.
We quizzed Andy Cordial, Managing Director of Origin Storage, on the need for a backlit LCD on an external hard disk.
“In the previous version, some customers had problems viewing the keypad when typing in their encryption access key in lowlit areas, so we added the extra functionality. As Datalocker 3 now supports a 31 digit access code in alphanumeric format – customers don’t want to make mistakes that could lock the out of their drives.”
The downside of Datalocker 3 is that it is not currently FIP 140-2 approved. According to Andy Cordial from Origin Storage; “FIP 140-2 support will be available by end of 2011 but if this is an issue, customers can still purchase Datalocker 2.”
Datalocker 3 comes in three sizes 320GB, 640GB and 1TB and pricing has yet to be disclosed.
Discover more about the DataLocker range at Origin Storage here.
Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2011/04/19/1tb-encrypted-external-hard-disk-now-available/#ixzz1M39aFf8Y
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Datalocker III provides enterprise-grade encryption with USB 3.0 connectivity
Origin Storage has refreshed its high capacity portable encrypted storage range designed to provide enterprise-grade encryption to protect sensitive data.The Datalocker III drive comes with a number of enhancements, most notably SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compatibility.
Origin has also included 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption together with radio-frequency ID technology. Administrators can pre-set a security code and users can protect data by entering a 32-digit alphanumeric pin directly into the device.
Improvements have also been made to the design, including a backlit screen, improved resolution and a touch screen.
Andy Cordial, managing director of Origin Storage, explained the continuing importance of securing data using portable devices.
“The headlines have once again been filled with a number of high-profile breaches so, whilst organisations are investing thousands in solving this problem, more still can and needs to be done,” he said.
“Encryption is your first and last line of defence. It prevents people accessing confidential information in the first place, and protects it should the device be lost or stolen.”
Datalocker III is compatible with all platforms including Windows, Mac and Linux and is available in capacities up to 1TB. Prices are still to be confirmed.
Discover more about the DataLocker product range available at Origin Storage – click here.
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DataLocker Enterprise Receives FIPS 140-2 Certification
Austin, TX – atsec information security is happy to announce that its customer DataLocker Inc. received FIPS 140-2 validation certificate #1504 for the DataLocker Enterprise v2.0 encrypted portable hard drive. Issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation program ensures that cryptographic modules meet appropriate government and military standards for data encryption.
DataLocker Enterprise is a FIPS 140-2 validated USB portable external hard drive that supports MAC OS, Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems. DataLocker provides high-capacity, secure portable storage for public and private sector users who collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information.
DataLocker Enterprise Capabilities:
■ Protects sensitive data from loss or theft through hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption
■ Requires no software or drivers because all encryption and management functions are performed at the device level, 100 percent independent of the host computer
■ Patent pending touch screen display allows users to enter their password directly on the device
■ Mitigates “shoulder surfing” PIN observation attacks through a randomized keypad
■ Handles large volumes of data with 1 terabyte of storage
“Government and business leaders are seeking assurance that their data is encrypted, particularly when it comes to portable storage media,” said Lance Melber, CEO of Data Locker, Inc. “FIPS 140-2 validation offers that assurance, demonstrating that DataLocker provides tested, proven data encryption. Our secure external hard drive gives customers peace of mind that their data is safe in the hands of mobile employees.”Apostol Vassilev, CST laboratory manager for atsec, commented: “As a laboratory interested in applying the FIPS 140-2 standard to the fullest extent possible to ensure the strongest security assurances possible from every product tested by us, we were pleased to be working with a developer equally committed to meeting the rigorous security requirements of the standard, which naturally led to the successful validation of the product.”
atsec operates a test laboratory under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). This includes testing services according to FIPS 140-2 for Cryptographic Modules, as well as cryptographic algorithm testing. atsec is also accredited to perform validation of software for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and GSA Personal Identity Verification Testing (FIPS 201).
Certificate #1504 for DataLocker Enterprise v2.0 is available online at
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm
About atsec information security
atsec information security corporation is a U.S. Government accredited laboratory, based in Texas, which tests information assurance (IA) and IA-enabled commercial off the shelf (COTS) information technology.Combining all of our technology security experience and expertise, atsec information security corporation additionally provides strong consulting skills for: network penetration testing; embedded systems and hardware security testing and analysis; the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); Information Systems Security Management Systems (ISMS); and independent security assessments based on your individual needs.
atsec also operates Government accredited laboratories in Germany and Sweden.About DataLocker
DataLocker is a manufacturer of data encryption solutions for governments, military and businesses around the world. Its award-winning products are designed to be “Simply Secure” and platform independent, requiring no software or drivers. Founded in 2007 and based in Overland Park, Kansas, DataLocker is a proven leader in providing innovative technologies and data encryption solutions. For more information, visit http://www.DataLockerDrive.com. -
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Origin Storage launches Government grade encrypted portable hard drive
Basingstoke, UK, 29th March 2011 – Origin Storage, a leading manufacturer and distributor of IT storage solutions, has today announced that DataLocker Inc. received FIPS 140-2 validation certificate #1504 for the DataLocker Enterprise v2.0 encrypted portable hard drive. Issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation program ensures that cryptographic modules meet all government and military standards for data encryption.DataLocker Enterprise is a USB portable external hard drive that supports MAC OS, Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems. DataLocker provides high-capacity, secure portable storage for public and private sector users who collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information.
DataLocker Enterprise Capabilities:
• Protects sensitive data from loss or theft through hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption
• Requires no software or drivers because all encryption and management functions are performed at the device level, 100 percent independent of the host computer
• Patented touchscreen display allows users to enter their password directly on the device
• Mitigates “shoulder surfing” PIN observation attacks through a randomized keypad
• Handles large volumes of data with 1 terabyte of storage“Government and business leaders are seeking assurance that their data is encrypted, particularly when it comes to portable storage media,” said Lance Melber, CEO of Data Locker, Inc. “FIPS validation offers that assurance, demonstrating that DataLocker provides tested, proven data encryption. Our secure external hard drive gives customers peace of mind that their data is safe in the hands of mobile employees.”
Andy Cordial, MD of Origin Storage said: FIPS validation opens up new markets for DataLocker Enterprise and ensures that our customers are getting a fully tested and approved solution. Having FIPS for the DataLocker Enterprise is very important as it has passed the FIPS testing as a complete solution (not just the chipset).
Certificate #1504 for DataLocker Enterprise v2.0 is available online at
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm
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Origin Storage says Canadian health data theft highlights case for multi-layered drive security
Reports from Canada about the theft of a hospital hard drive containing photos and videos of patients shows how easy it is for data drives to go missing in public areas, says Origin Storage.
And, says Andy Cordial, the MD of the storage systems specialist, the drive theft incident at Misercordia Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, shows that – no matter what security policies an organisation has in place surrounding data security – hard-pressed staff will often take the easy option and ignore procedure.
“So what is the solution? Clearly security policies surrounding the security of patient data were in place at this hospital, but they just weren’t followed, so the answer has be to introduce multiple layers of security, which staff simply cannot circumvent, even if they want to,” he said.
“Our own DataLocker range of PIN-protected portable hard drives (http://bit.ly/2vb6y9) is a good example of a multi-layered security system. Users can still have the benefit of AES encryption on the drive for security, but as an added measure, users must also know the passphrase of the security unit, without which they cannot access the data,” he added.
According to Cordial, had the Edmonton hospital used such a device even if the thief walked off with the drive, the unit would have locked automatically, meaning that access to the data would have been prevented.
Using this approach to data security, says the Origin Storage MD, is an ideal way of bolstering the existing data security defences in an organisation, in situations where existing IT security policies cannot be fully applied.
Origin’s observations amongst its many customers, he says, is that data needs protecting whether it is at rest or in transit and, whilst encryption offers an excellent form of protection, adding extra layers of security in portable or back-up situations makes a lot of sense.
“Had this incident happened in the UK, the Information Commissioners Office would have been on to the health body concerned very quickly indeed, and at the very least, publicly secured a written guarantee from managers that a change of security procedures – to prevent a recurrence – would take place,” he said.
“That means that management heads will roll if an infringement of the Data Protection Act occurred again. This sort of incident – and the consequential publicity plus investigations that result – has a curious habit of significantly grabbing managerial attention,” he added.
“Using multi-layered technology can not only avoid a data loss for whatever reason, it can also avoid dragging your organisation’s reputation through the mud, as has clearly happened with this hospital.”
For more on Origin Storage: http://www.originstorage.com
For more on Edmonton hospital patient data disk theft: http://bit.ly/fNb5IX
