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How is a self-encrypting drive different from a regular hard drive?

April 26, 2017different drive regular self-encrypting

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How is a self-encrypting drive different from a regular hard drive?

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Self-encrypting drives are laptop hard drives with an on-board security controller and embedded capabilities for media-speed full disk encryption and pre-boot authentication. Self-encrypting drives with security activated using the Trusted Drive Manager protects against data loss due to a lost or stolen PC. The Trusted Drive Manager software activates the security that distinguishes a self-encrypting drive from a standard hard drive.