"Encrypt Backup Tapes and (Possibly) Mass Storage. Gartner analysts highly doubt that many of the reported lost backup tapes containing consumer records eventually result in fraud. However, because there is no way to know for sure, companies have to assume exposure anyway. Encryption can ensure that the data will still be safe".
Corporate server storage and backups accumulate business-critical information; a threat of loss or theft of these media should not be underestimated, especially with the additional pressure of legal regulations such as SB 1386, HIPAA, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Traditional network perimeter security systems like VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) do not solve the problem; the number of reported cases of backup tapes or disks stolen or lost in transfer, disclosed confidential information, and filed lawsuits is growing too rapidly.
Below is a few examples of how sensitive information can be exposed to unauthorized access:
- Remote server collocation
- Service of computers and servers at vendor service centers
- Office relocation
- Disposal of computers, disk drives, or backup tapes
- Off-site backup storage
- Transfer of tapes to and from an off-site storage
- Loss or theft of disk drives or tapes.
Based on transparent encryption technology, Zserver Suite protects your corporate information from all threats that involve physical access to the media.
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