18525656. Encrypting Data In A Storage Device simplified abstract (PURE STORAGE, INC.)
Encrypting Data In A Storage Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ANDREW Bernat of MOUNTAIN VIEW CA (US)
TIMOTHY Brennan of SAN FRANCISCO CA (US)
ETHAN Miller of SANTA CRUZ CA (US)
JOHN Colgrove of LOS ALTOS CA (US)
Encrypting Data In A Storage Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18525656 titled 'Encrypting Data In A Storage Device
The patent application pertains to data protection in a storage system with multiple Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Solid State Drives (SSDs). It involves retrieving unencrypted shares of a master secret from the NVMe SSDs, reconstructing the master secret, decrypting encrypted device keys with the master secret, and using the decrypted keys to access the NVMe SSDs.
- Retrieval of unencrypted shares of a master secret from NVMe SSDs
- Reconstructing the master secret using the shares
- Decrypting encrypted device keys with the master secret
- Using decrypted keys to access NVMe SSDs
Potential Applications: - Data security in storage systems - Secure access to SSDs in enterprise environments
Problems Solved: - Ensuring data protection in storage systems with NVMe SSDs - Securely accessing encrypted device keys
Benefits: - Enhanced data security - Efficient access to SSDs in a storage system
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Data Storage Solutions with NVMe SSDs This technology can be applied in industries requiring high levels of data security, such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors. It can also benefit cloud storage providers and data centers.
Questions about Data Protection in Storage Systems with NVMe SSDs: 1. How does this technology enhance data security in storage systems? This technology enhances data security by securely managing device keys and ensuring encrypted data remains protected. 2. What are the potential implications of using NVMe SSDs in data storage systems? NVMe SSDs offer high-speed data access and improved performance, making them ideal for applications requiring fast and reliable storage solutions.
Original Abstract Submitted
Data protection in a storage system that includes a plurality of Non-Volatile Memory Express (‘NVMe’) Solid State Drives (‘SSDs’), including: retrieving, from a plurality of NVMe SSDs (‘Non-Volatile Memory Express Solid State Drives’) of a storage system, one or more unencrypted shares of a master secret; reconstructing the master secret using the shares of the master secret; decrypting one or more encrypted device keys using the master secret; and using the decrypted device keys to perform a plurality of accesses to one or more of the NVMe SSDs.
