LTO generation 9 fiber channel specifications include multi–layer security support with hardware–based encryption, immutable WORM (Write–Once, Read–Many) functionality and fast data access with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS). Plus, full backward read and write compatibility with LTO generation 8 cartridges. LTO-9 maintains the powerful, scalable, and adaptable open tape storage format gives users the confidence to invest in tape as a primary archival and data protection solution, with benefit of offline storage to protect against the immediate and growing threat of cyberattacks.