A⁺ Security Technologies

As a global leader of industrial-grade memory, ADATA is dedicated to providing solutions not only through durable hardware, but also by using software and firmware. ADATA’s proprietary A⁺ Security data protection technologies are implemented in ADATA industrial-grade flash storage products, including data erase, data encryption and write protect. These can be widely used in various industrial applications to elevate data security. With A⁺ Security, confidential data can be effectively protected from being leaked or tampered with.

What does A⁺ Security include?

Performing Quick Erase/ Secure Erase

ATA Command – Lock the Drive with a Password

All SATA SSDs support “ATA command,” providing a security mechanism for both User and Master accounts through setting passwords.

Encryption/ Decryption Flow

AES

Encryption/ Decryption

TCG OPAL 2.0

Encryption/ Decryption

Two Methods To Execute Write Protect

Host Software

Send the vendor command to SSD
Logs write protection to maintain its validity
Notify the FTL that the write protection write function is ready

The SSD PCB Features One Hardware Switch

Connect to the GPIO pin on the SSD controller
Detect the GPIO pin signal
Notify the FTL that the write protection write function is ready

A⁺ Security-Supported PRODUCTS

Successful Cases

Case 1 - Firewall Product

A leading global network security solution provider has utilized ADATA IM2S3164 M.2 2242 SSD and IM2S3338 M.2 2280 SSD in their firewalls against cyberattacks, retaining sustained performance and higher reliability.