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Secure mass storage system for computers

US5748744A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJun 3, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/80
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for securing sensitive data on mass storage devices. The system and method use an encryption device to encrypt sensitive data that is to be stored on the mass storage devices. A plurality of cryptographic keys are provided to ensure that only authorized personnel have the ability to access the encrypted data.

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