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Self-encrypting hard drives (SED) integrate the AES encryption hardware and strong access control directly into the drive electronics and thus avoid many of the vulnerabilities of software-based solutions. SED protects against computer loss or theft and facilitates computer re-purposing and end-of-life. By deleting the cryptographic key under strong administrative access control, the drive can be instantly “sanitized”. SED satisfies the encryption safe harbor exemption in breach notification laws. SED has been standardized across the storage industry, from the laptop to the data center, and products are now available from all the major storage vendors.