Secure Online Backup, High Availability, & Data Archiving Services
Ensuring the utmost in redundancy, encryption, and physical security techniques; AmeriVault's data protection, recovery, and archiving solutions exceed the security levels utilized by other solutions. Backed by a SAS 70 (Type II) certification, our infrastructure features redundancy at every level, multiple tiers of firewall and network perimeter defense, and 24/7 vault and bandwidth monitoring.
SAS 70 Type II Certification - Our processes and controls have been audited to ensure security - and compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm Leach Bliley, and others. AmeriVault's entire infrastructure and facilities - including organization and management, physical security, logical security, vault operations, client services, and software applications - were scrutinized and tested for the audit and are reviewed regularly.
End-to-End Encryption - Industry-leading 256-bit AES encryption is available to protect data in flight and at rest. Data is always encrypted, and clients have the only decryption key. AmeriVault has no "back door" method to access client data.
Block Processing - Data is transmitted in non-linear encrypted blocks for additional security; the data is essentially "chopped up" and transmitted non-contiguously so any unauthorized decryption attempts will provide incoherent information.
Authorized Access - Username and password authentication ensures only authorized administrators can access the central interface, and all backup activity is recorded via audit logs.
Each client has an account name common to their servers.
In addition, each server is given a unique ID and password for
vault verification. Optionally, the IP address(es) and/or
node name(s) that can access a particular vault account can be
limited.
Push Technology - AmeriVault uses a "push technology" that requires data transmission to be initiated within clients' networks by an authorized administrator.
A proprietary encapsulation protocol uses Remote Procedure Calls
to pass control information and the actual data back and forth
between clients and the datacenter.
Secure Datacenters - Data is stored on industry-leading disk arrays located in state-of-the-art colocation facilities. Each datacenter is monitored and equipped with redundant power and telecommunication supplies, climate controls, and fire suppression systems.
- Power - Each facility is equipped with utility power backed by automatic UPS power and diesel generators.
- Fire Suppression – All facilities contain high-sensitivity smoke and heat detection alarm systems and pre-action sprinklers rated for telecommunication or computer room environments. Sub-floor leak detection units are standard.
- Climate Controls – Under floor cooling, humidity and temperature controls are monitored with alarm sensors. Redundant conditioning units ensure uniform temperature and humidity.
- Physical Access – Facilities are secured with security personnel and/or security operations monitors. CCTV, badging systems and pre-registered escort services are standard.
Business Continuity – AmeriVault leads industry redundancy by replicating data vault facilities to continuity vaults located safe distances away. High Availability (HA) solutions ensure continuous service for our clients.
Automated Security - Human error is commonly cited as a top reason for backup / restore failure. AmeriVault's automated solutions eliminate the possibility of tape loss, as well as the need for couriers.
For more information about how online backup is more secure than
tape backup, please read the following whitepaper:
Online Backup Vs.
Tape Backup.
To learn more about our world-class datacenters, take a virtual tour of one of our industry-leading datacenter providers.
- Switch & Data – Waltham, MA
- SunGard Availability Services – Philadelphia, PA
- SunGard Availability Services – Carlstadt, NJ
- SunGard Availability Services – Chicago, IL
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