Secure and Controlled Data Access
Managing access to sensitive data is one of the most critical aspects of information security, especially in environments where multiple users share systems or devices. Cigent’s PBA strengthens insider-risk protection by enforcing user authentication before the operating system loads and by allowing administrators to segment drives into controlled access zones. These controls maintain operational efficiency while ensuring that only authorized personnel can view or handle specific data sets.
Cigent SSDs can be partitioned into up to eight independent drives, each with its own access controls. This enables mission-specific data separation and ensures users can only access the partitions relevant to their role, ideal for shared or multi-user systems in secure environments.
Partition configuration and lifecycle management are handled through Cigent’s secure deployment tools, enabling administrators to define access policies for each segment. Authorized partitions can be unlocked after the operating system loads via the same secure controls, preserving operational workflows while maintaining strict access separation.
Cigent PBA maintains immutable access logs that record every authentication and data access event. These tamper-proof records provide visibility into data usage patterns and can be analyzed for signs of unauthorized activity or insider threat behavior.
