Quantum Technology Brief

When it comes to data management, today’s enterprises must balance a number of divergent requirements that often compete for priority. Government and industry regulations, as well as sound business practices, mandate data security and privacy, while day-to-day operations demand data protection and fast recovery.

Many organizations routinely store backup tapes off site to meet operational requirements and business continuity objectives. However, backup tapes can easily be lost during transport, and remote storage facilities may lack adequate security. As a result, lost or stolen backup tapes are an all-too common vector for data security breaches.

Backup and archival solutions are designed only to preserve data; they don’t protect against unauthorized access. Only data encryption can effectively safeguard sensitive data by rendering it unreadable without access to the encryption key. That’s why experts recommend encryption as part of the routine backup process.