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Seagate Secure drive-level data protection
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Learn about the end-to-end data protection built into our firmware, hardware, and processes.
140-2 Level 2 and/or 140-3 Level 2-certified configurations for government and enterprise
Meets origin requirements for U.S. government purchasing contracts; recognized by 100+ nations
Hardware-based encryption with device root of trust; drive locks on power-down
Instant Secure Erase per IEEE 2883 and NIST 800-88 for fast, complete data erasure
How is security engineered into Seagate storage devices?
Security is woven into the fabric of everything we build—empowering our customers with trustworthy data storage solutions that protect what matters most. Seagate products are engineered to stand strong against cyber threats—built with secure features, hardened manufacturing, and secure-by-design principles.
Our robust public key infrastructure and certified cryptographic services safeguard data at every stage. With ongoing resilience testing and ISO 20243 product security certification, we ensure a trusted lifecycle from production to deployment.
How is security embedded across the Seagate device lifecycle?
Data security starts long before you purchase your storage device—and persists indefinitely after you stop using it. All Seagate Secure™ devices are protected from attackers at every stage of the lifecycle—from the conceptual phase of design to their final retirement or reuse.
We ensure our hardware design process is closed to all but our own vetted workforce.
Every component of every device is sourced from trusted vendors.
Each component is assembled in a secured facility.
We engage only trusted vendors to deliver all Seagate Secure devices.
It's simple and straightforward to roll out our storage devices, minimizing the risk of security-related errors.
Our SEDs make sure your users—and only your users—can access your data.
Our Instant Secure Erase feature lets you eradicate all data in seconds for quick, painless device retirement.
Which Seagate Secure feature sets are available: Essential or Certified?
Whether you need security at the Edge or a hardened data storage facility, Seagate has got you covered. Our essential feature set delivers protection that suits most needs, and we offer the certified level of service with federal information processing standards (FIPS) and Trade Agreement Act (TAA)-compliant solutions for government or enterprise customers running highly secure, data sensitive services and applications.
Essential
Included—these features are available on Seagate Secure™ drives.
Each of our components is sourced securely from trusted sources.
- Seagate complies with the Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS)
- Increasing trust of third-party processes to Seagate and O-TTPS security policies
- Ensuring customers receive authentic products, components, and firmware
Every device uses hardware-based encryption to protect against attacks.
- Secure data encryption using AES-256 standards and device root of trust
- Drive locks on power-down
- Industry-standard authentication key management interfaces
Your firmware is protected from attackers throughout its working life.
- Digitally signed firmware with rogue firmware detection
- Locked diagnostic ports
- Blocked cross-segment downloads
- Secure boot process
Administrators can instantly replace the encryption key on any device, rendering its data cryptographically erased and making retirement or reuse much easier.
- Fast, secure, and complete data erasure in seconds
- Internationally sanctioned erasure according to IEEE 2883 and NIST 800-88
Certified
These features may be added to meet regulatory or other requirements.
- Federal government encryption standard for sensitive, but not classified, data
- Required for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Tamper-evident labels
- HDD and SSD product compliance
- Meets origin requirements for U.S. government purchasing contracts
- Adopted and recognized by over 100 designated nations
Seagate's long history with data storage has given us deep understanding and insight into data security. For those with more stringent requirements, we also offer advanced government-grade security.
Why combine hardware and software encryption on a self-encrypting drive?
In today's data-driven world, information is one of your most valuable business assets—and it demands protection. That's why security experts advocate for a comprehensive approach that combines both hardware- and software-based encryption. As storage performance and accessibility accelerate, encrypting every bit of your business data isn't just best practice—it's essential.
The self-encrypting drive (SED) was introduced in 2009 as a hardware-based data security measure. Seagate has embraced the standard and engineered it into an essential component of modern asset protection. Combined with its protected hardware lifecycle and integration of multiple levels of security protocols, this added layer gives Seagate Secure™ storage devices the edge.
Choosing between SED, FIPS and TAA configurations
Essential or Certified, SED or FIPS/TAA—the right Seagate Secure configuration depends on your security and compliance requirements. BlueAlly's specialists help you match the drive and feature set to your policy, from the edge to a hardened data center.
We've developed a partnership with Seagate that lets us compete at the highest level on price and service. That translates into the widest range of in-stock products, fast shipping, and the advice of certified product experts—without the pain of premium pricing. If you need additional guidance in sourcing the right product, our team can bring you together with the presale engineering team.
How does Seagate certify data sanitization to IEEE 2883?
Seagate follows rigorous data sanitization practices to protect customer data on used drives and systems. Our certified software erasure tools and processes meet the PURGE level of the IEEE 2883 Standard for Sanitizing Storage.
Seagate demonstrates a steadfast commitment to data sanitization, cryptographic protection and supply chain integrity through compliance with industry security standards, including IEEE 2883, FIPS 140 and ISO 20243.
The Seagate Secure standards documentation
Brochures and standards documentation for Seagate Secure data protection.
Seagate Secure: frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Seagate Secure data protection and how BlueAlly can help you deploy it.
Seagate Secure is Seagate's end-to-end data protection built into firmware, hardware, and processes. Security is woven into the fabric of everything Seagate builds — with secure features, hardened manufacturing, and secure-by-design principles. Robust public key infrastructure and certified cryptographic services safeguard data at every stage, backed by ongoing resilience testing and ISO 20243 product security certification for a trusted lifecycle from production to deployment.
The self-encrypting drive (SED) was introduced in 2009 as a hardware-based data security measure. Every Seagate Secure device uses hardware-based encryption to protect against attacks, with secure data encryption using AES-256 standards and a device root of trust. The drive locks on power-down and uses industry-standard authentication key management interfaces. Seagate Secure SEDs protect your data at rest and make device retirement a breeze.
Instant Secure Erase lets administrators instantly replace the encryption key on any device, rendering its data cryptographically erased and making retirement or reuse much easier. It provides fast, secure, and complete data erasure in seconds, with internationally sanctioned erasure according to IEEE 2883 and NIST 800-88.
Seagate Secure offers two levels of service. Level 1 (Essential) delivers protection that suits most needs — Secure Supply Chain, Self-Encrypting Drive, Secure Diagnosis & Download, and Instant Secure Erase. Level 2 (Certified) provides FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and/or 140-3 Level 2-certified configurations and TAA-compliant storage for government or enterprise customers running highly secure, data-sensitive services and applications.
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and 140-3 Level 2 are federal government encryption standards for sensitive but not classified data, required for HIPAA, and include tamper-evident labels. TAA-compliant storage covers HDD and SSD products, meets origin requirements for U.S. government purchasing contracts, and is adopted and recognized by over 100 designated nations.
BlueAlly is an authorized Seagate reseller. Our specialists help you select the right Seagate Secure configuration — Essential or Certified (FIPS/TAA) — for your security and compliance requirements, with authorized-reseller pricing and flexible procurement, CapEx or OpEx.
Buy Seagate Secure drives from an authorized reseller
Seagate Secure storage devices deliver world-class data protection. Our specialists are here to answer your questions or discuss solutions tailored to your unique needs. Request an authorized-reseller quote and a Seagate Secure configuration from a BlueAlly solution architect.
Essential or Certified (FIPS/TAA) selection
Self-encrypting drives with AES-256
Compliance mapping for your policy
Flexible procurement — CapEx or OpEx
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