| Processing DATA is what all businesses do. Protecting | | | | may be transferred over a completely encrypted |
| data is what SMART businesses do. Smart businesses | | | | channel (also known as an encrypted "tunnel" or |
| understand that if they lose their data they lose their | | | | virtual private network). If you will be backing up |
| business. | | | | sensitive data that demands the utmost of privacy |
| If you are considering taking steps to ensure the | | | | be sure to inquire about the level of encryption |
| integrity and safety of your important computer data | | | | offered by the online secure data backup you are |
| you may be concerned about the security involved | | | | considering. |
| when dealing with such a task. When considering a | | | | When considering a remote data backup vendor you |
| third party such as an online secure data backup | | | | should also take into consideration the facilities in |
| solution there are a few things to consider: | | | | which your sensitive data will be physically stored. In |
| For starters, it is critical that your data be secure not | | | | addition to encryption technology other things to be |
| only while in the possession of a third party but also | | | | on the lookout for are fully secure facilities, biometric |
| while in transit to them. Most modern online secure | | | | security systems, facility lockout policies, and human |
| data backup providers make there services available | | | | security. Depending on the level of security you need |
| via the Internet and will provide you with the | | | | there are many levels of protection for your data |
| necessary software to back up a predefined set of | | | | that can be provided by remote data backup |
| your critical data, which is then encrypted (typically | | | | companies. |
| up to 448 bit), before it is transferred over a high | | | | Be sure to do your research and investigate the |
| speed connection to a secure data storage facility. | | | | track record and reputation of the online data backup |
| By securing your data before transferring it over the | | | | company you are considering doing business with and |
| Internet, you can be assured that your sensitive data | | | | never hesitate to ask questions when it comes to |
| (such as financial reports, company memos, and client | | | | ensuring the security of your mission critical |
| databases) are safe from prying eyes. For | | | | confidential data. |
| ultra-critical, or highly sensitive applications, the data | | | | |