How does VIAVI Observer protect captured data?

VIAVI provides AES-256 Data-at-Rest Encryption with SED (Self-Encrypting Drives) for Packet Data Captures.

Protecting sensitive packet data is crucial for organizations to meet regulatory compliance and ensure data privacy. VIAVI Observer GigaStor, GigaFlow and Apex appliances utilize AES-256 data-at-rest encryption with self-encrypting drives (SEDs) to safeguard stored data. This encryption standard is a government-approved method designed to provide robust protection against unauthorized access without impacting the capture or mining performance of packet data and metadata.

Scalability for Extensive Historical Insight
GigaStor's architecture supports storage scalability exceeding 1 petabyte, enabling organizations to maintain extended forensic visibility into past network activities and service delivery health. This massive capacity ensures organizations can retain and analyze historical data for long-term troubleshooting, compliance audits, and forensic investigations.

Instant Secure Erase for Quick and Secure Data Removal
When data must be securely wiped, VIAVI recommends using the Instant Secure Erase (ISE) functionality of SEDs. The ISE process cryptographically erases data by resetting the drives to factory settings and scrambling its encryption keys. This approach ensures that all data on the drives becomes permanently unreadable, providing both security and efficiency for compliance-sensitive environments.