How is my data encrypted?

Client backup software will be installed on the computer that has the data that needs to be backed up. This software has a small footprint and can run transparently in the background, if desired. It uses very little resources and will only run at a specified time which you may decide. Usually backups are scheduled to run automatically during non-working hours, however, you may run a backup at any time you like.

Various encryption levels are available for encrypting your data:

• Rijndael AES (new US Federal Standard) 128 bits

• Rijndael AES 192 bits • Rijndael AES 256 bits (most secure standard)

• Blowfish variable key length to 448 open source non-standard

The fewer encryption bits the faster the backup will run. The choice is yours. Blowfish has never been hacked. AES 128 is the newest federal standard used by the banking industry. Your software will be set to AES 256 which is a higher level than the banking industry uses and is the most secure Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) available.

Data that you have selected for backup will be encrypted using an encryption key that you create and only you have possession of. Only you or the persons you designate can decrypt your data. No one else!!