RE: Definition of 'Geographically independent' in terms of offsite backup storage

["David Gillett" <gillettdavid () fhda edu>]

  Fireproof vaults aren't.  They're rated for how many hours
a given kind of media can survive in them while a fire rages
outside, and it's typically in the single digits.  Better than
nothing, but not as good as a 9-mile separation.
  Of course, 90 miles is probably better, depending on the
local geography.  (90 miles along the same major fault line 
or same hurricane-prone coastline is probably insufficient.)

David Gillett


> -----Original Message-----
> From: WereTiger [mailto:weretiger () weretiger ca] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 1:22 PM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Definition of 'Geographically independent' in terms 
> of offsite backup storage
>
> In looking over the policies of a contract I’ve been put on, 
> the critical stress has been put on data security and 
> retention.  They currently use offsite storage by swapping 
> tapes between their two buildings which are only 15km (9 miles) apart.
>
> Is that enough?
> How is that any safer than a good fireproof vault?
>
> -WereTiger
>
>
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