A method and apparatus for secured storage and communication of data using in situ cryptographic key generation facilities whereby data to be stored in a data storage system (e.g., a Storage Area Network) can be encrypted using encryption keys that are generated by locally deployed cryptographic key...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020114453?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020114453 - System and method for secure cryptographic data transport and storage
