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The SSD is an OPAL drive which I believe has a built in FDE feature?
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The SSD is an OPAL drive which I believe has a built in FDE feature?

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It needs to be opal2 compliant.
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The question I have for you is what is it you want to protect? The laptop--the hard drive--the software or data.<br />
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Base on the answer we can help you choose a product
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The question I have for you is what is it you want to protect? The laptop--the hard drive--the software or data.

Base on the answer we can help you choose a product

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nothing going on here.. asked to close.
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What are my encryption options (hardware and software) for Thinkpad laptops specifically T540p and T560s models. We would prefer hardware encryption but open to ideas if there are better options. Thank you in advance for any input!
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What are my encryption options (hardware and software) for Thinkpad laptops specifically T540p and T560s models. We would prefer hardware encryption but open to ideas if there are better options. Thank you in advance for any input!

Encryption options (hardware and software) for Thinkpad laptops

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.

Encryption

Hardware includes cell phones and other digital living devices, tablets, computers, servers, peripherals and components, printers and scanners, gaming consoles, networking hardware such as routers, hubs, switches and modems, storage devices and security equipment such as firewalls and other appliances.

Hardware

A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.