Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to generating random numbers utilizing the entropic nature of NAND flash memory medium are described. In one embodiment, a data pattern is written to a portion of a non-volatile memory device and is subsequently read multiple times. Based on the read operations, at least one bit is marked for random number generation based at least partially on comparison of a number of flips by the at least one bit and a threshold value. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, device processing logic associated with a storage device determines whether the storage device should automatically enter a frozen security state. The determination may be made based on one or more criteria associated with the storage device. The criteria may include, for example, expiration of a timer, receiving a command, receiving a predefined type of command, receiving a predefined type of command sequence, not receiving a predefined type of command, and/or not receiving a command sequence. If the criteria is met, the device processing logic may automatically place the storage device into a frozen security state. After being placed in the frozen security state, the storage device may decline processing subsequently received security-related commands.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to generating random numbers utilizing the entropic nature of NAND flash memory medium are described. In one embodiment, a data pattern is written to a portion of a non-volatile memory device and is subsequently read multiple times. Based on the read operations, at least one bit is marked for random number generation based at least partially on comparison of a number of flips by the at least one bit and a threshold value. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.