Revealed: Is Mozy’s Online Data Backup Service Safe?

Online backup of computer data is becoming more and more popular lately due to its ease and convenience.

Mozy is a leader in online backup, and much of its appeal lies in the lengths to which it goes to ensure the safety of customer data.

Mozy system to ensure data security:

1. Data can be encrypted in 2 ways

Mozy uses the Blowfish algorithm to encrypt your data before storage, which is an industry standard.

If you want your own private encryption key, then they will use AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which is what the US government uses for secret and top secret work.

I strongly recommend letting your online backup service handle the encryption, as you could lose it (and lose access to your data forever), there’s too much risk in selecting your own personal encryption key.

2. The servers are monitored 24/7/365

To enter one of Mozy’s data center complexes, you will need a biometric security clearance and badge.

Only technical professionals have access. Mozy is very selective about who enters data where your data is stored.

Likewise, the perimeter of the facilities is fenced and secured 24 hours a day.

3. Power to the facility is supported by diesel generators

Power in the data centers is backed up by separate generators, so if there is a power outage, the data center will continue to run.

Additionally, the power entering the facility is conditioned to ensure dips and spikes don’t risk damaging or interrupting access to your data.

4. Protection against natural disasters

In the event of a fire, Mozy uses a gas (no water) fire suppression system that fuels the area with oxygen instead of flooding the area with water.

Additionally, Mozy is part of the EMC Corporation and therefore uses world-class data center protocols for its 3 data storage facilities.

Mozy facilities are also SAS 70 certified (Statement on Auditing Standards, developed by the American Institute of CPAs), which is a comprehensive test of these facilities’ controls and compliance with industry guidelines.

In conclusion, Mozy’s state-of-the-art data center design and adherence to industry best practices make it a very safe place to trust your most valuable data.