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Security & Encryption
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What good is a backup if it gets lost,
destroyed, or stolen? In order to protect your valuable files, First
Backup has developed an ultra-secure storage solution.
- Reliable storage and retrieval of your data is virtually assured
through our multiple data centers utilizing diverse Internet backbone
connections, a fault tolerant server configuration, and fault tolerant
storage arrays mirrored in multiple locations. Even if lightning
strikes in two places at the same time, your files are safe and
secure. We’ve over-engineered our backup server and storage
solution to protect your valuable data… so you can rest easy.
- First Backup also features the ultimate in secure encryption
to protect every subscriber’s data from prying eyes. Encryption
is used to provide the Backup Client with a secure means of communicating
to Backup Server. In addition, it is used to encrypt (lock) files
for secure transmission and storage on the Server. All data, even
the file names and directories are encrypted on the Server. Files
are also encrypted when they are transmitted for restoration to
your computer. Our subscribers select their own user keys and
only they have the ability to unlock their data. No one, not even
an employee of FirstBackup, has the ability to view your encrypted
files. Your data is totally secure with First Backup.
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FirstBackup provides our subscribers with
the choice of three different encryption algorithms:
- Secure Blowfish The Blowfish
algorithm is a symmetric block cipher that can be used as a drop-in
replacement for DES or IDEA. It takes a variable-length key, from
32 to 448 bits, making it ideal for both domestic and exportable
use. Blowfish encryption has never been cracked. For more detailed
information on the Blowfish cipher, see our Blowfish Encryption
White Paper
- Triple-DES This algorithm uses a 192-bit key
length and provides very strong protection. This encryption algorithm
is stronger than the encryption commonly used by banks to transfer
money.
- DES This algorithm uses a 128-bit key length
and provides strong encryption. For several years, the US government
relied on the DES encryption algorithm for all of their secure
information exchange. DES is the encryption strength commonly
used by banks.
Because the integrity and security of your data is important to
you, First Backup offers our customers a choice in advanced security
encryption algorithms. Most vendors only offer a single encryption
algorithm, typically a 56-bit DES encryption. It is important to note
that computer programs are readily available on the Internet that
can easily break 56-bit DES encryption. If the security of your data
is important to you, you’ll want to make sure that it is protected
with any of the most advanced security encryption algorithms, like
those offered by First Backup.
For more information regarding encryption technologies, check out
our Encryption White Paper .
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