Keep data safe with
Freecom
Freecom Tough Drive Portable HDDs now come with
hardware encryption for added protection
is to ensure any devices you use to
transport data, such as USB and hard
drives, have file encryption capabilities.
Freecom has a range of storage
devices that are perfect for ensuring
important, confidential files are kept
safe and secure.
The Freecom Tough Drive Portable
HDD now features AES 256-bit
Hardware Encryption, which keeps
data fully secure if the drive is lost or
stolen. It is the ideal external storage
solution for people on the move. Fitted
with an internal anti-shock frame and
a unique soft silicone cover, it can
withstand bumps and drops of up to 2
metres, remaining fully functional even
if dropped.
Data protection
As if data protection wasn’t already
a hot topic, it now has even more
potential to impact businesses when
new rules come into force next year.
Companies of all sizes need to put
personal data protection high up on
their to-do lists in advance of the
General Data Protection Regulations
(GDPR).
From May 25, 2018 onwards, any
breaches of the new GDPR regulations
will see companies pay fines of up
to €20 million or 4% of their annual
global revenue, whichever is greater.
This means that from 2018 onwards,
companies should implement suitable
policies and security measures to
protect the personal information of
clients, customers and employees.
The Tough Drive ensures you can
still access your valuable files. A safe
feeling. Provided by Freecom.
For more information, contact your
VOW Account Manager.
Data security is about keeping
data safe. Many individuals, small
businesses and major companies rely
heavily on their computer systems on
a daily basis. But what happens if the
data on these computer systems is
damaged, lost or stolen? Could your
customers afford to lose important
files or, worse still, their client,
customer or employee data?
Data loss can occur in many ways.
It could be lost or damaged during a
system crash; corrupted through faulty
hardware, viruses or power failure;
hacked into by unauthorised users;
destroyed by an act of terrorism; or
simply lost through accidental file
deletion, overwriting or being left on a
mode of transport during travel.
The good news is there are plenty
of actions you and your customers can
take to avoid becoming a victim of data
loss.
First steps
So what can you do? Ensure you make
regular backups of your data and store
your backups in a separate location.
Run anti-virus software on your
computer hardware. Use passwords
and write-protect files. Perhaps the
most important measure you can take
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