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How to use SSD with built-in encryption
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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HDD orSSDencryption is of utmost importance, especially for enterprises and professionalusers. Most people will go for the software solutions as they allow a better insight and additional layers of control over encrypted data and used protocols.
However, someusersdon’t deem it necessary and decided to use theirSSDwith built-inencryption. We explain how to do it below.
How to utilize built-in SSD encryption on PC
SomeSSDdrives come with the built-inhardwareAES-256 encryption. Now, this built-in feature has a variety of software counterparts and, due to a few advantages, a lot of people will prioritize it overhardwareencryption.
The problem is, although a lot ofSSDscome with it, the fact that it’s not as simple to utilize it on an older motherboard. That in addition to lack of some features will pushusersto software-based solutions.
Now, even thoughhardware-based full-diskencryption(commonly referred to as FDE) is limiting in some regards, you still can take its full potential. And that’s full-disk AES-256 encryption. To activate this built-in function, you’ll only need to have a supportedSSD( OCZ, SanDisk, Samsung, Micron or Integral Memory) and a supportedmotherboard.
The procedure can also differ. Some devices will utilize software while others require for you to set up a BIOS password. Just boot into BIOS/UEFI and set a password. This will automatically trigger thehardwareencryption.
HPusershave had a hard time using thehardwareencryption onWindows 10. Allegedly, the HP Client Security client doesn’t supportWindows 10. If that’s the case with you, we’re afraid you’ll either need to use BitLocker orthird-party encryption softwarein order to encrypt yourSSD.
With that said, we can conclude this article. Make sure to tell us whether this was a helpful read in the comments section below. We look forward to your feedback.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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