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    Enabling SSD self-encryption via Bitlocker or Opal

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by etern4l, May 30, 2019.

  1. etern4l

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    I posted this question in Windows forum and got crickets. Has anyone managed to enable self-encryption feature on their SSD? If so, please do share the knowledge :)
     
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    for now, all SSD manufacturer ask you to use SW encryption and not TCG Opal 2.x and above. It seems there was exploit that bypassed hardware encryption. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...r-ssd-drives-bypass-hardware-disk-encryption/
    Employ Veracrypt if you intend to use your disk across various platforms.
     
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    Yeah, I'm aware of this issue, but the problem is more on the bitlocker side. Opal management software is supposed to implement pre-boot authentication and proper key management. I was wondering if someone explore this more, e.g. by using something like WinMagic.

    Also, it's annoying that enabling Bitlocker SED feature on the 970 EVO Plus is a one way street which discourages experiments (not to mention that it would require a secure wipe).
     
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