Cigent provides zero-trust data security solutions, specializing in self-defending flash storage drives, pre-boot authentication, and hardware encryption.
Cigent is a cybersecurity company specializing in zero-trust data defense solutions designed to protect data on devices operating at the edge. By utilizing advanced hardware encryption, pre-boot authentication (PBA), and multi-factor authentication, Cigent ensures that sensitive information remains secure against unauthorized access and data attacks like wiping or cloning.
Their flagship products, such as the Cigent Secure SSD, offer layered protection and data integrity mechanisms for both enterprise and federal applications. Through strategic partnerships in the storage industry, Cigent sets new standards in self-defending flash storage cybersecurity.
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You can obtain a copy of the Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) software by registering and downloading it from https://support.cigent.com under the Cigent PBA section.
The SATA/NVMe operation must be set to AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) for the PBA software to correctly recognize the Self-Encrypting Drive (SED).
TCG storage devices block all attempts to authenticate the SID authority to prevent malicious software from placing a password on the drive. You must turn this OFF in your BIOS before installation so the PBA software can set the password appropriately.
Yes, the PBA can protect multiple drives with a single installation. The software installs and boots from the primary drive, and secondary drives can be protected by checking "Protect Secondary Drives" during the Secure Setup process.