Data Encryption and Backup Tape Storage

Data encryption of backup data is often overlooked. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, in 2008 there were over 656 publicized security breaches affecting nearly 35.7 million individuals. Lost or stolen backup tapes contribute to a large number of these breaches.

Recent government regulations now require companies by law to protect consumer's personal information. Regulations like HIPAA protect consumers by requiring that their critical personal data is secure at all times. California SB 1386, goes one step further by requiring that customers are notified immediately when there's a suspicion that their personal data has been compromised. This can be as simple as a backup tape lost in transit. Other regulations include: Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, PCI Data Security Standard.

Data Encryption Appliances:

Q 3 data encryption appliances provide complete security for backup tapes without affecting performance. They are simple, non intrusive high security backup tape data encryption devices with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Installation is free and only takes minutes and key management is strong yet simple. The appliance sits between the data path and the tape storage device. It requires no system or software changes and can be used on both stand-alone and library tape drives.

Q3 data encryption appliances include:
Q3e Storage Security Appliance - protects backup tapes with data encryption
Storage Security Encryption Appliance - data encryption appliance provides complete security for backup tapes without affecting performance.
Q3i - Tape Drive with Built-in Encryption - tape drive provides complete security for backups with built-in data encryption.
Smart Card Key Management - Smart Card solution for the Q 3 line of data encryption storage appliances

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