LTO4 Encryption Solutions - DeDupe and Encryption - March 2, 2008
Tampa Florida - Over the past few years, data security breaches have cost companies millions of dollars and inflicted significant damage to the corporate images of these firms. With concerns around data security mounting, businesses of all sizes are beginning to integrate encryption into their backup and archive processes. Sencilo understands that protecting data at rest and in transit are key challenges facing IT professionals today and has integrated data encryption features into its leading disk and tape solutions.
"The cost of a data security breach continues to rise. According to the Ponemon Institute, data security breach incidents now cost companies $197 per compromised record, including lost opportunities and reputation as well as legal, investigative, class action suites, administrative and customer support expenses. Losses associated with customer churn and acquisition account for 65 percent of data security breach costs," says Brian McCarthy CEO and President for Sencilo Solutions of Lake Mary, Florida.
Encryption can dramatically reduce, if not eliminate, the risk of a data security breach. That’s why a growing number of government and industry regulations call for the encryption of sensitive data. Many states require that companies disclose all data security breaches of non-encrypted data to the media and all customers potentially affected. Specific industry associations are also taking action to drive security standards, such as the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. This standard mandates the encryption of stored data, including data on backup tapes, and noncompliance can result in monetary penalties ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 per month. Finally, a number of bills before Congress would require companies that store specific types of consumer data to establish security safeguards such as encryption. In the past one would need to purchase non-compatable appliances from companies like Neoscale (now closed do to mis-management) or Decru a division of Netapp. These solutions would run up woulds of $500,000 to encrypt tapes.
IT managers are faced with the challenge of integrating encryption into their backup, recovery, and archive processes. This additional business requirement introduces another technical dimension to an already complex set of processes, leaving users with important questions to resolve. Some of the questions the questions that we are often ask are "how will I add encryption without affecting the backup window?" Or Will this change my backup processes and software environment? A few others are how will I manage the encryption process? Can I encrypt data being transported between sites, both via replication and on tapes? Without the right approach and architecture, users will be forced to make painful tradeoffs to achieve data security and may be forced to settle for poor performance, Decru hardware or Symatec Legato backup software dependencies, and complex management.
Sencilo understands the issues and have been providing solutions for the past five years associated with encryption within backup, recovery, and archive. We offer encryption options for both our disk and tape solutions, giving customers the flexibility to choose what fits best with their business requirements. For disk-based backup, One of the most popular is Quantum’s DXi-Series incorporates de-duplication and fully-encrypted replication, allowing customers to securely link sites for enterprise-wide backup and disaster recovery. Unlike the older technology used in Data Domain vs Falcon Stor vs Exagrid, Quantum uses higher proforming technology.
For tape systems, Encryption Key Manager (Q-EKM) is available for Scalar i500 and Scalar i2000 tape libraries in conjunction with LT0-4 drives. Quantum Encryption Key Manager (Q-EKM) is an easy-to-use solution for protecting valuable data at rest across the enterprise. It is easy to set up, integrates seamlessly into existing backup environments, and scales easily to meet changing demands. And with Q-EKM’s “set and forget” design, the administrator doesn’t have to worry about data encryption and key management.
Key Features:
- Provides native LTO-4 drive-based encryption — a cost-effective solution based upon the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 256-bit encryption recommended by the federal government for classified data.
- Operates out of the data path with no impact on performance or “same system” restore requirements.
- Protects, stores and manages encryption keys supporting multiple libraries in a centralized keystore.
Sencilo Solutions is a recognized leader in the design and deployment of primary and secondary (nearline) storage. Through extensive experience in the storage industry, we have developed a deep understanding of how technology can solve operational problems. The greatest challenge that organizations face is knowing which technology will help and which will not. Sencilo leverages its expertise to help customers address this challenge and select the best storage solution available for current and future needs. Our solutions include SCSI, iSCSI and Fibre Channel connectivity.
For more information please call (407) 265-6293 or visit us at: http://www.sencilo.com/storage-data-deduplication.php
About Us
Sencilo Solutions is a Florida-based integrator specializing in storage and security solutions. Sencilo delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products from best-of-breed hardware and software from multiple manufacturers including VMware, EMC, Juniper Networks, Hitachi, Symantec, Barracuda Networks, and HP. Its technical expertise is known throughout the storage and security industry. Clients include leading corporations, major financial institutions, top universities, government facilities, as well as small to medium size businesses. Sencilo's professional services include consulting, integration, project management, installation, maintenance and knowledge transfer.
Sencilo has offices throughout Florida including: Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Hialeah, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Ocala, Palm Coast, Clearwater, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Maitland and Cape Canaveral
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