Category: Encryption and Security

Ever since LTO-4 tape drives came out in 2007, the built-in encryption capabilities of LTO tape drives have helped organizations encrypt the data they store on tape, keeping sensitive information safe once it leaves the datacenter. However, as anyone who has looked at or deployed LTO-based encryption knows, encryption is just the tip of the iceberg. Encryption key management is…

Centralized Key Management
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

OK…picking up where we left off last time, this is the third entry in a three part series on choosing the right solution for encrypting data on tape. Part one dealt with choosing the right encryption device, such as a dedicated appliance or using LTO-4 or LTO-5 tape drives.

Then,…

Managing Encryption Keys
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series

As the second entry in a three part series (part 1: Encrypting data Tape) on choosing the right solution for encrypting data on tape, this entry deals with different choices for managing encryption keys – specifically providing more detail on using your backup application to generate and manage the…

Considerations And Best Practices
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

Many companies are realizing the importance of encrypting their data, whether for internal compliance reasons, compliance with legislation, or just to avoid the substantial costs associated with a data breach. Companies are exploring the encryption of data at the application layer, data at rest encryption in the datacenter, and…