Which of the following answers refers to a data storage device equipped with hardware-level encryption functionality?
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A Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) performs encryption at the hardware level.
Correct answer(s): d. SED
Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).
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