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.