Data encryption consulting services by Abtech Systems

Is data encryption important? Well, take a moment to open up a Google or Yahoo window and type in "lost data tapes" in the search window and be prepared for a shock. You might have thought there would be some interesting stories but the shear number of responses and the incredible level of loss is staggering.

Stories like -

"CitiFinancial Statement on Lost Data Tapes New York, June 6, 2005— CitiFinancial has begun mailing the attached letter to 3.9 million CitiFinancial ..."

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"Bank of America's admission on Friday that the company lost data tapes containing federal workers' account information could bring renewed attention to data ..."

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"The Bank of America Corp.'s loss of data tapes containing personal information on 1.2 million federal charge card holders has triggered congressional wrath…"

It’s enough to make a grown person cry.

Data encryption is coming and coming soon. As the incredible stories continue the industry has to come back and provide a solution. Early adopters are already creating interesting technologies that encrypt on the fly and push encryption right down to the tape drive level.

Encryption isn’t easy and there are pitfalls to the choices that are available. Your Abtech sales representative can help lead you through the pros and cons of encrypting at the appliance, software and peripheral levels.