Overview
Many organizations face confusion about what needs to be secured, how CSfC applies to stored data, and how it differs from traditional encryption approaches. This webinar provides a clear, practical understanding of CSfC for Data-at-Rest and how it protects sensitive and classified information.
During this session, we will explain why CSfC for Data-at-Rest exists, what program requirements look like in practice, and how layered encryption safeguards information when systems are powered off or users are not authenticated. You will gain a high level yet actionable overview of the architecture, compliance considerations, and the role of dual layer protection in reducing risk.
Whether you are evaluating secure storage solutions, supporting classified environments, or looking to strengthen your understanding of CSfC, this webinar offers a straightforward foundation for implementing effective Data at Rest protection.
Key Takeaways:
- What Data-at-Rest is, how it differs from data in use and data in motion, and why it is especially vulnerable when devices are powered off or unauthenticated.
- How the NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified program defines protection requirements for Data-at-Rest through the DAR Capability Package.
- Why CSFC requires a layered architecture using two independently implemented encryption layers to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
- How the outer layer uses Hardware Full Drive Encryption with Pre-Boot Authentication to secure data before the operating system loads.
- How the inner layer uses Software Full Drive Encryption and independent key management to provide additional authentication and resilience.
- What practical considerations matter most when evaluating a CSFC-aligned Data-at-Rest solution, including validation status, deployment at scale, architectural alignment, and long-term operational fit.
