Backing up is the process of making copies (a backup) of data which may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
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Online backup : how could encryption and de-duplication be compatible?
A "soon to enter beta" online backup service, Bitcasa, claims to have both de-duplication (you don't backup something already in the cloud) and client side encryption.
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Backing up sensitive data - pitfalls and best practices
Obviously, securely backing up sensitive data is a challenge. A remote backup is important for surviving a variety of disasters. What are some of the "gotcha's" lurking out there, and what best ...
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How do you prevent physical backups from being stolen?
I'm sure, by now, we're all aware of the need to encrypt backup disks, but what can be done on the physical security side of things to prevent backups from being stolen or damaged?
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