A factual comparison of encryption methods
Here’s a thorough article on disk drive-based encryption, with comparisons to software-based encryption. Key takeaway: if you encrypt within the disk drive, there are no external access points for an intruder to exploit.
What’s the real-world risk of someone going to such lengths? Someone could break down my locked door at my house as well.
The “no-worries” benefit
A major commercial value of hacker-proof encryption on a business PC is the “no-worries” benefit. If a disk-encrypted notebook with customer records on board is lost or stolen, there is no credible risk of the data ever being retrieved. Whether or not the notebook is found, the business is safe from becoming a media poster child for lax security of their customers’ personal information.
Seagate’s take on this topic is here.
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