An Analysis on Security and Reliability of Storage Devices
An Analysis on Security and Reliability of Storage Devices

Author(s): Ana-Maria DINCĂ, Gabriel PETRICĂ
Subject(s): ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Asociatia Romana pentru Asigurarea Securitatii Informatiei
Keywords: backup security; data storage; information classification; reliability; S.M.A.R.T. technology
Summary/Abstract: The secure storage of information is an essential objective for companies, especially if that information has a classification level that requires medium or maximum protection. This paper analyzes two components of dependability: ensuring the security of backup data must be complemented with the analysis of the reliability of storage media. For this, S.M.A.R.T. technology provides information about the wear of a storage unit (magnetic, optical or flash memory) and allows the prevention of data loss when the storage equipment is nearing the end of its useful life.

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