In order to provide Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Storage Work Group (SWG) compliant Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) based on the Opal Security Subsystem Class (SSC) specification, SECUDE International AG is working with Fujitsu Computer products of America, Inc. (Fujitsu). Commercial notebook users and storage administrators are given an encryption solution that helps safeguard data in the event of system theft or loss. Added security and better performance is allowed by FinallySecure in conjunction with Fujitsu TCG-Opal FDE HDDs allows users hardware-based Full Disk Encryption. Providing a smooth migration to hardware-based FDE, these new HDDs give businesses the option to encrypt data either with software or hardware-based FDE.

Vice president, Advanced product engineering, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., David James, declared: "What makes the Fujitsu FDE solution special is that the product leverages a stronger 256-bit AES key, whereas competitive offerings only support a 128-bit key." He added: "By combining our hardware-based encryption technology with the FinallySecure Enterprise software from SECUDE, we are able to deliver an incredibly secure, managed mobile-computing solution."

As notebooks continue to emerge as the primary PC for the home and office, the use of encryption technology is growing rapidly. Because they are frequently used as a repository for sensitive personal and business information, guarding against system theft and loss is of primary importance. The high cost of identity theft looms large for consumers, while corporations are at risk of data breaches that could result in legal action and significant expense.