Paper Title: What Industry Standard Self-Encrypting Storage is, and why it is Essential

Paper Abstract: The definition that the Drive Trust Alliance has for Self-Encrypting Storage Devices may be a bit surprising. The way it can be engineered for UFS and NVMe may also be a bit surprising. However, the case is strong for Industry Standard interfaces that are transparent and security-isolated from software operating systems is strong. This talk will concentrate on the arguments for understanding the customer value proposition for offering industry standard self-encrypting storage devices.

Paper Author: Bob Thibadeau, Chairman/CEO, Drive Trust Alliance

Author Bio: Bob Thibadeau is the chairman and CEO of the Drive Trust Alliance, and is a contributor to the Trusted Computing Group's Storage Work Group.