Abstract: Various storage devices may benefit from encryption technologies. For example, storage devices may benefit from systems and methods for a fully isolated encryption key filling port. A system can, for example, include a host connector installed in a host computer and configured to connect to a storage connector in a storage device. The system can also include a key fill device connected to the host connector. The key fill device may be configured to communicate data to the storage device via one or more pins in the host connector. The host computer may be configured to not use the one or more pins as data pins.

Abstract: Various devices may benefit from enhanced security. For example, secure storage devices and authentication devices may benefit from security that permits isolation of the devices from the operating system and data ports of a host computer. An apparatus can include a first interface configured to connect to a non-volatile storage device. The apparatus can also include circuitry configured to supply an encryption key over the first interface to decrypt data on the non-volatile storage device. The first interface is configured to connect directly to the non-volatile storage device.