Hiddn KRYPTODISK Quick Installation Manual

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KRYPTODISK

QUICK

INSTALLATION GUIDE

SECURITY FIRST

As any type of storage devices may occasionally fail we

strongly recommend that you store and back up any

valuable or critical data according to the rules provided

by your IT-department (or using at least two

independent storage devices).

General information

Introduction

Please read through this guide

thoroughly before powering up

your KryptoDisk USB device. This

is an encrypted USB disk

providing some unique security

features you must be aware of.

These are described in the

sections "Security information"

and "Important security functions"

further down in the document.

First time use

Step 1. Initialise

Plug your KryptoDisk to a USB

computer device (PC) and follow

instructions on the display.

Restart by unplugging the

KryptoDisk from the USB device

and plug the cable back in the

KryptoDisk. The disk is now

initialised.

Security information

Data Recovery

An unfortunate user entering the

wrong PIN/passphrase too many

times does not have to face

erased data, but may still recover

from the situation of a locked

storage device by entering the

PUK.

Important security functions from the admin menu

Admin menu

To enter the Admin menu press

and hold the '0' key while

powering on the device. Please

note that if you hold the '*' key for

more than 1 second the device

will switch off again.

Use the '0' key to navigate in the

Admin menu.

Disclaimer

Hiddn accepts no liability for any consequential, incidental, direct or indirect damage (including but not limited to loss of business profits, business interruption,

loss of business information and similar events causing losses to business) arising from any action and/or inaction based on information contained in this

document. Hiddn does not accept any liability for any loss of data and/or company and/or personal information that may result from any action and/or inaction

based on information contained in this document. Users are instructed to make backups of all data prior to installation of any device or products described

herein. All Hiddn KryptoDisk parts are Hiddn parts, and Hiddn does not accept any liability for any direct or indirect loss related to the handling and/or

mishandling of any of the parts and/or combination of the parts provided in this package. Hiddn reserve the rights to at any time and without notification

change its offer and/or price and/or availability of parts.

Rev. no 1.01.KD-SHE-05.10.17.

Hiddn's advantage

Designed, produced and assembled in Norway

All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners

Plug and Play

Easy to use

KryptoDisk can be used straight

KryptoDisk comes with a bright,

out of the box and does not

easy to read OLED display that

require any software or drivers to

informs the user about the status

be installed prior to use. It is

of the device.

compatible with various operating

system (OS). Before first time use

KryptoDisk offers a full

you will need to format the

alphanumeric keyboard enabling

KryptoDisk.

the user to enter passphrases in a

T-9 style format as known from

Before you can start using the

mobile users.

KryptoDisk you will be asked to

initialise and create a PIN and a

PUK code.

Step 2. PUK code

Step 3. PIN code

You will now be asked to select

After PUK is accepted the

and type in a PUK code. The

KryptoDisk will ask you to select

criteria for your PUK code are a

and type in a PIN code. The

combination of 12-16 digits.

criteria for PIN code are a

Select your PUK code, press enter

combination of 7-16 digits.

and then confirm your PUK.

Please retype and the disk will

ready for formatting.

Two – factor authentication

Security recommendation

Hiddn's unique and secure value

To ensure the best security for

proposition is that the encryption

your device and protection of your

key is stored encrypted on the

data we recommend that you

smart card and deleted from the

keep the smart card and

KryptoDisk when the unit is

KryptoDisk separate from each

switched off.

other when in use.

The user can only access the

Two-factor authentication require

device by inserting the smart card

you to have both smart card, PIN

and entering users' PIN.

and the KryptoDisk to be able to

access data stored on the device.

Erase all data

Zeroize

Some situations require that you

This function restore the device

delete all information on the hard

back to factory settings.

drive but keep the PIN and PUK.

All data will be permanently

The function "erase all data" will

erased and creation of a new

make sure that all data are

PIN/PUK are required.

permanently deleted – similar to

wiping out a hard disk. The data

This function is useful if the

cannot be recovered.

KryptoDisk changes owner/user.

ALPHANUMERIC

KEYBOARD

* ON/OFF

* BACK

* ERASE

0: OPENS ADMIN

MODE

USE '0' KEY TO

NAVIGATE IN THE

ADMIN MENU

Step 4. Formatting the disk

Please use Disk manager

(Microsoft OS) to initialise and

format your KryptoDisk. If you

need guidance, please follow this

link:

(N).

After formatting the disk drive

your KryptoDisk is ready for use.

All data encryption keys are

stored in Common Criteria EAL 5+

certified tokens (Smart Cards).

Users can change PIN.

A PUK can reopen the Smart Card

and the user can set a new PIN.

To many failed attempts to enter

PUK will zeroize your KryptoDisk,

data is lost and unit is set back to

factory settings.

the KryptoDisk according to "First

time use"

Other admin features

Admin menu provides you with

detailed system information,

enables you to change the device

name and change PIN.

OLED DISPLAY

# ENTER

Formatting the disk drive

Re-start using

Support

www.hiddn.no/support

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