Re: [STDS-P1619] Enterprise Storage Forum article gives P1619/.1/.3 a good review
Hi Laszlo,
Like any interview, the word choice isn't always the best, and the
context doesn't always translate. I would agree that 'optimal' works a
little better.
Cheers,
-Matt
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Dear Matt, We see the statement below repeated ...
On 5/6/08, Laszlo Hars <Laszlo.Hars@seagate.com> wrote:
> Dear Matt,
>
> We see the statement below repeated in different forums:
> "The only negative feedback I've heard about IEEE 1619 is by a large hard
> disk manufacturer that does not believe the encryption mode is suitable for
> hard disks," said Ball.
>
> If you refer to Seagate's comments, it is not the right interpretation. We
> meant that P1619 was designed for transparent (external) encryption
> modules, which keeps the data layout unchanged. The standard text itself
> says that. For disk encryption there is no need for keeping the data layout
> unchanged, therefore we have a much larger choice of tools. The security
> model is also different: we can trivially prevent the access to the
> ciphertext, except after destructing the drive. This one-time ciphertext
> access allows simpler, faster encryption modes.
>
> Therefore, P1619 is "suitable", only not *optimal* for disk drives.
>
> Laszlo Hars
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> Matt Ball
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> 05/06/2008 01:18 [STDS-P1619] Enterprise Storage
> PM Forum article gives P1619/.1/.3 a
> good review
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> Please respond to
> Matt Ball
> <matt.ball@IEEE.O
> RG>
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> Hi All,
>
> Drew Robb just published a very positive article on the P1619-series
> standards:
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> http://www.enterprisestorageforum.com/continuity/features/article.php/3742881
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> Thanks!
> Matt Ball, IEEE P1619.x SISWG Chair
> M.V. Ball Technical Consulting, Inc.
> Phone: 303-469-2469, Cell: 303-717-2717
> http://www.mvballtech.com
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Thanks!
Matt Ball, IEEE P1619.x SISWG Chair
M.V. Ball Technical Consulting, Inc.
Phone: 303-469-2469, Cell: 303-717-2717
http://www.mvballtech.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewvball