Zserver® Storage

Server Storage Security

Zserver Storage secures and protects confidential information at the processing and storage level on corporate servers. Zserver Storage’s hard disk encryption functions transparently, performing server-side data encryption in real-time by writing the encrypted data directly to the storage media device and decrypting upon data read-back.  This unique write/read encryption process forms the foundation of Zserver Storage's data storage security, ensuring the safety and security of data even if the storage media device is removed. None of the data, including the file allocation tables or any Zserver Storage supporting files, are accessible without authorized encryption keys.  With Zserver Storage’s hard disk protection system, valuable data cannot be compromised, even if the storage media device is removed.

Zserver Storage not only prevents leakage of confidential corporate data, but actually hides the data’s existence from unauthorized access and personnel. The information is available only when a network administrator grants a user or application proper access rights to the protected data.

Zserver Storage functions transparently for both network administrators and end users with the encryption of data performed in real-time as a background process. The encryption key is loaded to the server during boot-up using a smartcard and a PIN-code combination. Entering an incorrect PIN-code three times blocks the smartcard and forces a restart, after which the server will block user access to encrypted files and data. The smartcard is only required when connecting to the encrypted media and can be removed once the connection is established and the encryption key is loaded.

Zserver Storage encrypts most types of data storage hardware and devices including IDE and SCSI hard drives, RAID mirrored drives, CD/DVD optical disks and magnetic tapes, making Zserver Storage a viable, cost-effective alternative to other encrypted storage hardware solutions such as network storage appliances.

Zserver Storage supports remote encryption keys and system administration from any workstation, LAN, or via Internet.

At present, the Zserver Storage runs on following operating systems:

• Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008 (32 - and 64-bit);

• Linux kernel 2.6.x.