Welcome to the Storage Security Industry Forum (SSIF), the place where storage professionals, security professionals, security practitioners, and academics work together to contribute to a better understanding of storage security and how it applies in your organization.

NEW - The SSIF Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) Test Program

The KMIP Test Program enables SSIF member organizations with KMIP implementations in their products to test those products against test tools and other products at the SNIA Technology Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Find all the details here.

New to Storage Security?  Resources for Getting Started:

• SSIF Webinar on "Information Risk Management"  available at the SNIA Channel
• Introduction to Storage Security and other security education tutorials
• Solutions Guide to Data-at-Rest
• Storage Security Professionals Guide
• Guidance and Best Current Practices
• Risk Assessment Test*
• Storage Networking Dictionary
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• Educational events where you can learn more about security and storage

Interested in Joining the SSIF?

SSIF members comprise the leading storage and security companies in the industry today. They consolidate their vast body of knowledge and practical experiences in security and storage into high quality educational, technical, and engineering activities that influence the design, use, and management of storage technology to better protect and secure information. You won't want to miss out on our exciting educational activities and events!  Explore our site to find out what's new in SSIF programs, activities and events, and click "Become A Member" on the left side of this page to learn more.

• Expand your knowledge with educational tutorials, white papers, and articles on storage security in the SSIF Knowledge Center
• Make your environement more "storage security" aware with the help of SSIF Storage Security Best Practices, Risk Assessment Tests, and other SSIF programs
• Plan to attend Security and Storage events, where SSIF members deliver educational presentations that focus on the role security plays in the storage ecosystem, bringing together storage, security, and academic experts in an information-intense settings.
• Find out how to enhance your career and expand your company's storage security expertise by joining the SSIF