Services 12 April 2024 3 min read Introducing Old Forge Vaults: Secure Offline Backup Solution By Old Forge Technologies 68 reads Contents We're thrilled to introduce a new service here at Old Forge Technologies that strengthens your data protection strategy: **The Old Forge Vaults**. In today's digital world, securing critical data against cyber threats, system failures, and natural disasters is more important than ever. That's why we've developed a secure offline backup solution designed to safeguard your precious data with an added layer of security. ## How It Works Our new service leverages the latest in optical drive technology, storing your data on a variety of media such as DVDs and Blu-ray discs. This data is then securely housed within our dedicated facility, located in the heart of Suffolk/Cambridgeshire, ensuring both protection and accessibility. This method of storage is known as **air gapping**, which means your data is completely disconnected from the internet and any networks - making it effectively immune to cyberattacks and online vulnerabilities. ## Protection Against Physical Threats The physical nature of this backup method provides a robust defence against a range of threats: - **EM (electromagnetic) interference** does not affect optical storage - **Ransomware** cannot reach air-gapped data - Our storage environment is designed to protect against physical damage - 24/7 CCTV security with alarm protection ## Recovery Considerations While the security benefits are significant, it's important to be upfront about the recovery duration. Accessing and restoring data from offline backups is not as immediate as online systems. However, we ensure that the process is as swift and efficient as possible, maintaining a balance between security and accessibility. ## Local Pickup and Restore We provide a premium option for local pickup and restore, currently limited to the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk area. We personally handle the transportation of your backup media to and from our secure storage facility. ## Digitization Services In addition to our backup solutions, we also offer comprehensive digitisation services. For businesses swamped with paper records, we can help you transition to a more secure, accessible format. Our team will carefully scan and digitize large volumes of paperwork, converting them into digital files that are then securely archived in the Old Forge Vaults. ## Use Cases ### Financial Compliance Archiving UK businesses are required to keep financial records for at least six years under HMRC regulations. ### Legal Document Storage Law practices can benefit from secure, long-term storage of case files and client documents. ### NHS and Private Healthcare Records Medical records should be retained for minimum periods, and offline storage ensures security while complying with GDPR. ### Academic and Research Data Preservation Universities and research institutions need to preserve data for future academic scrutiny. ### Cultural and Creative Media Archiving Secure archiving for original works, recordings, and digital files. ### Architectural and Engineering Plans Reliable long-term storage for building plans and project documentation. ### Public Sector Archiving Local councils and government departments require retention of various documents. --- *At Old Forge Technologies, we're committed to offering solutions that meet the unique needs of all businesses, big or small, technical or artisanal.*
