Key recovery in encrypting storage devices

Details Key recovery in encrypting storage devices Key recovery in encrypting storage devices

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Song, Hosuk (Department: 2435)

Cryptography

Key management

C380S286000, C380S044000

Reexamination Certificate

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07899186

ABSTRACT:
A method for recovering a password includes: obtaining a request code from a data storage device, transmitting the request code to an external authority that produces a recovery code from the request code, and using the recovery code to recover a password and an encryption key from a hidden area of the data storage device. An apparatus that can be used to implement the method is also provided.

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