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Status Under review
Workspace IBM Storage Virtualize / FlashSystem
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 6, 2026

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Software Encryption of the Decryptioin key, stored on the USB Drives

Currently, one way of storing the decryption key is on USB drives. I know there are many encryption keys involved but the decryption process starts from that key on the USB drive if we have chosen this method. StorV stores the key unprotected on the USB drives. I would like this key to be software encrypted and then stored. This way, there will be a password for accessing the decryption key as additional protection. So, if a bad actor gains physical access to both - the entire system and the USB drive, the bad actor will not be able to decrypt the data. We can encrypt the USB drive file system and then write the key. When decrypting, we can ask for the password, decrypt the USB file system, mount the decrypted USB drive inside the kernel, read the key file, unmount the drive. This way, USB drive can stay in the port. It is almost free of charge. This way we can have both - the key is outside the machine and not in a plain text - these - without KMS ($$$).

Idea priority Low
  • Admin
    Philip Clark
    Feb 9, 2026

    Thank you for submitting this Idea. We are currently evaluating your request.

    Thanks,
    FlashSystem Team

    philipclark@ibm.com

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