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  Origin Storage 12:55 on 17/06/2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Sabio DM2-PT Review 

  RAID hard drives for Time Machine and mass storage on the move

  At first glance this little external hard drive looks very similar to Apple’s own Time Capsule. The very slim (155 x 155 x 22.5mm) form factor would be welcome on overcrowded desks and in laptop bags, but you do have to pay for this level of miniaturisation.

  The RAID enabled option that can take either two 9.5mm or 12.5mm SATA hard drives – combined using SPAN mode, or left as mirrored or stripped storage – gives you ultimate control over how your storage capacity is managed. The built-in RAID controller makes set-up fast and efficient.

  The drive’s performance is pretty impressive. Fast, very quiet and unobtrusive, we liked the fact that it offers masses of configurable storage in a device that hasn’t skimped on the fine details. For instance, connect this drive using FireWire 800 and you can dispense with the power adaptor; USB 2.0 and eSATA are also supported. In addition, the drive ships with all the cables you’ll need, which is a nice touch.

  The build quality of the drive is excellent, and the aluminium casing helps with heat dissipation, as this drive doesn’t use any fans. And if you do need to upgrade the capacity of the drives, this is easily accomplished. As the drive is aimed at users that need to transport large amounts of data, you’ll probably want to invest in a much sturdier case than the vinyl slipcase provided.

  The small footprint is ideal if you need to transport this drive, or have limited desk space
  Also supplied is the configuration utility. This is well laid out and makes it easy to get the RAID configuration you want, and also complete a rebuild if you use a mirror set up that fails. You can, of course, also use your Mac’s Disk Utility if you prefer.

  Macworld Buying Advice
  Overall, the external hard drive is excellent. We liked the low profile of the unit and its almost silent operation. The number of configurations you can choose lends this drive to mass storage when you’re on the move. But this drive is also superb if you’re deskbound and looking for a new drive for Time Machine, or need additional storage.
  Click here to read the review on the MAC World website

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  Origin Storage 12:20 on 17/05/2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Infosec 2011 

  In April, and for the third year running, Origin Storage attended the InfoSecurity Europe exhibition at Earls Court, London. InfoSecurity has become synonymous with leading data security specialists, and this year saw almost 300 exhibitors setup for the 3 day event. Over the course of 3 days over 10,000 people ebbed and flowed through the venue inspecting the new products and services on offer.

  Origin took the decision to invest on a larger stand this year to accommodate the increase in visitors to our stall along with our ever-growing product portfolio. Our unique forward-thinking security solutions tend to generate a keen amount of interest, and providing the means for everyone to get hands on experience with them was high on our agenda.

  For this years show we brought along the Data Locker 2™, Enigma SED™, Encrypted Flash Key, Network Attached Storage and also announced and brought a prototype for the Data Locker 3™.

  Visitors were pleased to learn that the Data locker 2™, previosuly seen at last years event, had sucessfully passed certification of FIPS 140-2. With this government/military grade certification, and its unique security features, the Data locker 2™ will now appeal to a larger audience on a global scale.

  We were also pleased to announce a FIPS 140-2 version of our hard drive upgrade solution, the EnigmaSED™. Available as a replacement for standard computer hard drives – it provides a quick way to replace non-encrypted drives with a full hardware encrypted hard drive in three easy steps. Its pre-boot authentication system stops unathorised users from starting any system – a gigantic must in the world of mobile workers!

  On show was our newest network attached storage device the N16000, capable of storing upto 48TB of data storage across a multitude of different network infustructures such as NAS, iSCSI, SMB, NFS, AFP, FTP. With speeds suparsing 1000MBps/1GBps and the ability to encrypt RAID volumes, the N16000 is perfect for Enterprise customers looking to add large amounts of physical and virtual storage across their networks.

  Our big surprise to everyone was that over the last year, work had secretly pushed ahead with the Data Locker III. A large investment of $1.2m had been pumped into the project to ensure that the successor to Data Locker II was as cutting edge as it was good to look at. Sporting the new USB 3 interface, capacities currently up to 1TB, its user friendly backlit touch screen, and its robust ability to encrypt data on the fly, the Data Locker 3 generated much talk around the show.

  If you were unable to attend this year’s show, please feel free to contact us to find information on all the products we had on show, or perhaps even view our on-line brochure.

  We will also be exhibiting at next year’s show; if you are keen to attend you can register for the event free of charge.

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  Origin Storage 09:14 on 10/05/2011 Permalink | Reply
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  41 Percent of IT Professionals Carrying Sensitive Information on Mobile Devices – Unprotected 

  Basingstoke (UK), 10 May 2011: A study by Origin Storage – the secure storage specialist, has revealed that 41 percent of what should be a security savvy audience are carrying sensitive information on mobile devices unprotected. In fact, 19 percent revealed that their organisation had suffered a data breach following the loss of a portable device (i.e. laptop, USB, CD) with 54 percent confessing the device had not been encrypted – an offence under the Data Protection Act and subject to regulatory action by the ICO, were it made aware!

  With 70 percent of organisations making data encryption mandatory, 11 percent of those respondents carrying sensitive information unprotected are actually breaching their organisation’s data protection efforts while the other 30 percent are simply following their organisations woefully inadequate example. When digging a little deeper the study, amongst IT security professionals at this years Infosecurity Europe show, uncovered a staggering 37 percent of respondents who confessed that between 81 and 100 percent of all sensitive data stored on their device(s) was actually left unprotected – so not just one or two documents transferred in a hurry.

  Andy Cordial, Origin’s managing director, explains, “When you consider the level of knowledge this audience is assumed to have, working in IT and having some form of security remit, yet the lax protection used for sensitive data, it’s hardly surprising data breaches are increasing in frequency and especially recently in size. I’m astounded that 30 percent of organisations are still oblivious to the Data Protection Act and the recommendation from the Information Commissioner that encryption be used to protect sensitive information.”

  The problem of sensitive data isn’t restricted to any particular device as 67 percent use laptops, 52 percent USBs, 33 percent still rely on CDs with 52 percent using another form of portable storage device.

  A final startling revelation is that just 36 percent of visitors felt that FIPS certification is ‘a must’ for encryption technology.

  Andy concludes, “The ICO recommends any solution should meet FIPS 140-2 yet 31 percent of our sample flippantly state that it ‘doesn’t matter’. Certification is the only ‘proof’ that the product actually does what the company ‘claim’ it does. It’s not just me saying this because our products have the certification as there have been incidences where products have fundamental design problems, or even companies that have made false claims. My advice – don’t leave security to chance. Lock it down with something that’s actually proven to work or there is a strong possibility you’ll be crying over spilled data.”

  To explore our solutions for Data Security, click here.

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  Origin Storage 14:36 on 19/04/2011 Permalink | Reply
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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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  Origin Storage 14:40 on 18/04/2011 Permalink | Reply
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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.

  Read more: http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2044455/datalocker-iii-provides-enterprise-grade-encryption-usb-connectivity#ixzz1M3E9pmmz

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  Origin Storage 12:41 on 15/04/2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Enigma SED Video Podcast 

  For more information on the Enigma SED – click here.

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  Origin Storage 19:08 on 23/06/2010 Permalink | Reply
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  Unencrypted removable storage devices pose company risk 

  Research just released in the US claims to show that three quarters of workers are now saving corporate data on unencrypted USB sticks – a percentage that poses a severe risk to firms on the data leakage front, says Andy Cordial, managing director of Origin Storage, the storage systems integration specialist.

  “If the results of this survey from Applied Research-West are extrapolated to the UK, the potential consequences are horrendous, especially with the massive new penalties for breaches of the Data Protection Act that started on 6th April,” he said.

  “And when you break down the figures to show that 25 per cent of saved USB stick data covers customer records, 17 per cent financial information and 15 per cent company business plans, you start to realise the real risk that companies are running with unencrypted mobile data,” he added.

  According to Cordial, whilst full disk encryption on laptops is an option that many organisations are exploring, this can be overkill for most situations, especially where the employee is using the portable device to take work home or out into the field.

  A far more effective solution is to store the confidential information on a portable encrypted drive in the office environment, and then, when the need to take the data away from the office, the portable unit is easily transportable.

  And, the Origin Storage MD went on to say, as the just-reported Barnet Council data loss incident – in which the data records of 9,000 school children have been stolen in an unencrypted format – clearly shows, there is a definite need for encrypted portable storage in most organisations.

  “Devices such as our own Data Locker Pro series which protects information on an encrypted portable drive, and is further defended using PIN security, are an ideal solution that meets all regulatory needs,” he said.

  “And since they are highly secure, they can integrate well with company security policies when it comes to securing data against prying eyes,” he added.

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  Origin Storage 16:11 on 03/06/2010 Permalink | Reply
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  DataLocker expands into Europe with $1.2million in funding 

  DataLocker Inc today received $1.2million in funding for their DataLocker product, the portable secure hard drive, which was launched a year ago. Gary Fish, CEO of FishNet Security Inc; Jon Darbyshire, CEO of Archer Technologies Inc and Lance Melber, a board member at Archer Technologies have invested in the DataLocker.

  The investment will be made in two traunches, $600,000 now and $600,000 in January and will be invested in the development of second generation of the Data Locker, a portable encrypted hard drive that can be unlocked only through an integrated keypad.

  Melber who started eSmartloan before selling it to Capital one in 2004, said “All three of us have
  experience in starting and building companies as well as in security. We plan to help DataLocker develop a new design that will be more appealing to consumers and businesses who may not have considered the need for highly secure data storage.”

  Jay Kim, president and founder of Data Locker comments, “With this funding we will be able to develop the Data Locker and enhance its technology to make it amongst the first Universal Serial Bus connections that is six or seven times faster than currently available”

  Andy Cordial MD of Origin Storage comments “This investment and expertise will help DataLocker to further expand into the EMEA marketplace with a new version of the product as well as a European Headquarters. The expertise will be great in ensuring that we are providing our customers and potential customers with the type of secure portable storage they need”

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  Origin Storage 16:03 on 04/05/2010 Permalink | Reply
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  Origin Storage’s 1TB Data Locker Has Arrived 

  Origin Storage, a leading manufacturer and distributor of IT storage solutions, has announced the arrival of their one terabyte (1TB) Data Locker.

  The Data Locker Secure Drive gives users peace of mind in the unfortunate event that their data storage device is lost or stolen, the 1TB Data Locker is the highest capacity portable hard drive available in the marketplace as it is compatible with 12.5 mm HDD’s.

  Data on the unit – which was being be demonstrated at the recent Infosecurity Europe held from 28th – 30th April 2010 at Earls Court, London – is secured by a 6-18 digit PIN number that is entered directly on the device itself.

  According to Andy Cordial, Origin Storage’s managing director, he expects the 1TB device, which can easily store two or more hard drive images from a typical desktop or a laptop PC, to be used in a variety of situations, as organisations grapple with the fact that penalties for breaches of the Data Protection Act will soar a hundred-fold – from £5,000 to £500,000 – with effect from the 6th of April this year.

  “The Information Commissioner’s Office has already indicated that it will penalise those organisations that experience a data leak, loss or theft which could reasonably have been prevented,” he said.

  “And financial penalties aside, there is the credibility issue that arises when a company has been pilloried in the media for failing to protect its staff or customer data. This can have a serious effect on a firm’s share price and longer-term reputation,” he added.

  It’s against this backdrop that Cordial says he expects the 1TB Data Locker to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, ranging from laptop users wanting to secure their data for home working or whilst on the move, to IT departments looking for a means of quickly backing up data via the supplied USB cable, then securing the drive using its PIN/password protection system.

  And, Cordial explained, because the Data Locker is so portable, it’s increasingly being used by organisations wanting to back up their data in a highly secure manner, and placing the unit in a physically secure environment, such as a fire-proof safe.

  At the competitive price point of £399 plus VAT it is offered at, he says, companies can back up their data in a highly secure manner and help avoid their business experience a potentially expensive visit from an ICO inspection team, for which the ICO has reportedly been recruiting extra staff for in the last few months.

  On the specifications front, the Data Locker uses a hardware based encryption chip to seamlessly encrypt and decrypt data using military grade AES / CBC mode encryption, with the unit only allowing its hidden SATA drive – connected via USB cable – to mount when the correct PIN is entered via the LCD keypad.

  You can also use the LCD screen to change the Data Locker PIN, dismount the drive, toggle the encryption on or off, or wipe the drive clean.

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  Origin Storage 12:08 on 06/04/2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Data Encryption ( 35 ), Data Locker ( 19 ), Data Security ( 30 ), Data Storage ( 23 ), DataLocker 3 ( 14 ), DataLocker III ( 8 ), Encryption ( 31 ), Encryption Hard Drive ( 8 ), External Drive ( 8 ), External Hard Drive, External Hard Drive Encryption ( 8 ), FIPS ( 10 ), FIPS 140-2 ( 16 ), Hard Drive ( 12 ), Hard Drive Encryption ( 8 ), Origin Storage ( 42 ), Protection ( 6 ), Secure Data ( 8 ), Secure Drive ( 8 )   

  Unencrypted removable storage devices pose company risk say Origin Storage 

  Research just released in the US claims to show that three quarters of workers are now saving corporate data on unencrypted USB sticks – a percentage that poses a severe risk to firms on the data leakage front, says Andy Cordial, managing director of Origin Storage, the storage systems integration specialist.

  “If the results of this survey from Applied Research-West are extrapolated to the UK, the potential consequences are horrendous, especially with the massive new penalties for breaches of the Data Protection Act that start on April 6,” he said. 

  “And when you break down the figures to show that 25 per cent of saved USB stick data covers customer records, 17 per cent financial information and 15 per cent company business plans, you start to realise the real risk that companies are running with unencrypted mobile data,” he added. 

  According to Cordial, whilst full disk encryption on laptops is an option that many organisations are exploring, this can be overkill for most situations, especially where the employee is using the portable device to take work home or out into the field. 

  A far more effective solution is to store the confidential information on a portable encrypted drive in the office environment, and then, when the need to take the data away from the office, the portable unit is easily transportable. 

  And, the Origin Storage MD went on to say, as the just-reported Barnet Council data loss incident in which the data records of 9,000 school children have been stolen in an unencrypted format – clearly shows, there is a definite need for encrypted portable storage in most organisations. 

  “Devices such as our own Data Locker Pro series which protects information on an encrypted portable drive, and is further defended using PIN security, are an ideal solution that meets all regulatory needs,” he said. 

  “And since they are highly secure, they can integrate well with company security policies when it comes to securing data against prying eyes,” he added.

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