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cantthinkofanickname Just Arrived
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:54 am Post subject: Securing data on an offsite backup disc. |
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How do I secure this data which is on our USB drive which is taken offsite once per week and contains a complete SBS 2008 image using the native server backup facility? I fear encryption in case of loosing the password and maybe there is another way or we've just got to bite the bullet.
Advice appreciated.
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ryansutton Trusted SF Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Copy the backup file to another drive that is safe and secure offsite, preferably a drive that is only powered on when you are copying the backup, and when powered off is secured in a vault or some other secure area.
There are also companies that provide this service for a fee.
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cantthinkofanickname Just Arrived
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Well yes, that's one way and interesting. However I need someone novice to just hot swap the drive otherwise it means logging on to as admin. and I am not sure I want that.
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ryansutton Trusted SF Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure I follow. So once a week someone comes and picks up the USB drive and takes it somewhere? Where are they taking it and what are they doing with it? When do they plug it back in to the server? Please explain the complete process.
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cantthinkofanickname Just Arrived
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Weel, I'm a volunteer admin. I want them to take care of the data - so it's up to them to be responsible for it. Let's say they change the drives Friday, take the free one home and change it again Friday and so on. At least they have a copy <= 1 week old.
Getting back to the issue - as the free drive is offsite how can I ensure the data is protected in case that get's stolen?
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ryansutton Trusted SF Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:34 am Post subject: |
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cantthinkofanickname wrote: |
as the free drive is offsite how can I ensure the data is protected in case that get's stolen? |
Encryption is the only solution I can think of.
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