An Analysis on Security and Reliability of Storage Devices

The secure storage of information is an essential objective for companies, especially if that information has a classification level that requires medium or maximum protection. This paper analyzes two components of dependability: ensuring the security of backup data must be complemented with the analysis of the reliability of storage media. For this, S.M.A.R.T. technology provides information about the wear of a storage unit (magnetic, optical or flash memory) and allows the prevention of data loss when the storage equipment is nearing the end of its useful life.