KineticD Uses 448 Blowfish Encryption in Canadian Datacenter

KineticD,
(Acpana Business Systems, Inc.) announced that its Canadian data
center is protected by strong algorithms, 448
Blowfish encryption in addition to security measures to ensure
data protection from outside entity.

• Bank Grade Security – Among the hundreds of encryption
  algorithms available Blowfish has been
  selected by the company as its encryption algorithm. Files are
  protected using 448 Blowfish Encryption before they leave the
  customer’s PC, Mac or server system, in-flight and at rest.
  This encryption algorithm has never been cracked.

• Logical Access – Backed-up data may be accessed via the
  web-based administrative console by supplying a valid password.
  With KineticCloud Backup, each user receives his or her own
  individual account and password. This means that each user
  also gets a unique encryption key to ensure that while data is
  securely stored at KineticD’s data center, only the customer has
  access to their data.

• SSAE 16 Certified
  – Data is stored within the shelter of a SSAE 16 certified data
  center.

• Physical Security
  – The company’s servers are located in a tier 3 data center
  protected by gated perimeter access, 24/7/365 on-site security and
  technicians, electronic card key access, and security cameras inside
  and outside the building.

• Remote/Offsite Backup – It is an automated remote/offsite
  backup service. A component in any DR plan includes protection
  against hardware failure, theft, virus attack, accidental deletion,
  and natural disasters.

Jamie Brenzel, CEO, KineticD said: "Questions about the privacy of data stored in the cloud have
recently gained international attention, causing many businesses to
question the idea of moving corporate data to the cloud.
Protecting our customers’ data from any outside threat is our primary
concern. We considered many factors when
selecting Blowfish as our encryption technology, including speed and
key strength. This coupled with the latest
advancements in data protection, helps keep our customers data
private and secure."

Dave Simpson, senior storage analyst,
The 451 Group said: "The security of private and corporate data should be top
of mind for any business when exploring cloud backup options.
However, it is important that data is backed up to an offsite
location and the Cloud continues to be a real alternative to local
backups. Ask about the vendor’s security and
privacy methods and look to established vendors that have contingency
plans in place to protect and manage critical data in the cloud."