In this age of digital technology, the majority of business is performed on the computer and stored on various types of media. If destroyed, this valuable information could be ruined, causing great loss to businesses and personal endeavors. You take the time to back up information for security from computer viruses and malfunctions, why not take the necessary steps to secure your data from unexpected disaster. Data security safes can ensure that your media is safe from fire, humidity and theft.
To guard against fire, a safe must have an adequate fireproof rating. This rating indicates the interior temperature maximum. The rating for a data security safe needs to be 125o F (52o C) or lower, so using a standard fireproof safe will not provide the protection necessary to prevent the loss of electronic data. Most fireproof safes only offer a fire rating of 350o F (176o C), which is fine for paper documents.
Fireproof safes are also designed to be waterproof to guard against moisture from the efforts of firefighters and from potential flooding due to natural disaster. Make sure that when you store data in the safe that it is sealed each time. It is needless to invest in a safe and not use it wisely to protect against every possible incident. This may be obvious; however, sometimes you may be in a hurry or get distracted and leave the safe open.
Controlling the humidity level is important in a safe environment due to the increased static electricity as the result of high levels of humidity. When static electricity is present, this can result in electrical discharge that can damage electronic data. A high humidity also increases the risk of moisture damage to media. The maximum humidity inside the safe should not reach above 85%, for which data security safes are specifically designed.
Unfortunately, theft of data is a very real threat that can destroy reputations, damage business prospects and incur a variety of potentially harmful results such as identify theft. A safe that is tamper resistant can prevent this. Some safes come with a burglary rating that ensures they pass testing performed to certify their tampering resistance level.
Data security safes are a wise investment for business owners and home use. They provide the extra fire, humidity and theft protection necessary for sensitive media and are designed with various interior configurations for whatever your needs may be. They are available with standard combination locks, key locks or electronic keypad. When choosing a safe to protect your data, make sure all of your concerns and the necessary elements of protection are met. Don’t take a risk that can cost you the loss of invaluable data.