What is offline secure storage?

Offline secure storage (OSS) is a data protection method where data is physically disconnected from the internet when not in use. Unlike cloud storage, data stored offline has zero remote attack surface — it cannot be hacked, ransomed or accessed remotely because it is not connected to any network. Firevault provides this through hardware-encrypted vaults that are physically isolated.

How does Firevault protect against ransomware?

Firevault protects against ransomware by physically disconnecting your data from the internet. Ransomware can only encrypt data it can reach over a network. When your data is stored offline in a Firevault, ransomware attacks cannot reach it. Even if your entire network is compromised, your offline vault remains untouched and intact.

How much does Firevault cost?

Firevault Vault starts from £75 per month (inc VAT) for individuals. Business Storage starts from £360 per month (inc VAT). Enterprise Platform pricing is available on request. All plans include hardware encryption, identity verification, and physical disconnection by default.

Who is Firevault designed for?

Firevault is designed for individuals protecting passports, wills and crypto keys; professionals such as solicitors, accountants and consultants protecting client data; SMEs and businesses protecting crown jewel data; and regulated industries including healthcare, financial services and legal sectors requiring offline backup for compliance with GDPR, NIS2, DORA and FCA regulations.

Is Firevault GDPR compliant?

Yes. Firevault is designed to support GDPR compliance by keeping sensitive personal data physically isolated and offline. Physical disconnection ensures data is not exposed to network-based attacks, supports data minimisation principles, and provides an audit trail of access. Firevault is also designed to support NIS2, DORA, FCA and SRA compliance requirements.

What is a physical air gap?

A physical air gap is a security measure where a computer or storage device is completely isolated from the internet and all unsecured networks. Unlike a logical or software air gap, a physical air gap cannot be bridged remotely. Firevault uses a Layer 1 physical air gap — your data is stored on hardware that is physically disconnected from any network when not in active use.

← Offline Secure StorageRoot Cause

Human Errors

People make mistakes. The question is whether your architecture limits the blast radius when they do.

74%of breaches involve humans

£15.4Maverage insider incident cost

85days to contain insider threat

The Problem

Training Is Not Enough

Security awareness training reduces mistakes but cannot eliminate them. Even well-trained, well-intentioned people click wrong links, share wrong files, and make configuration errors. Your architecture must account for this reality.

Traditional Approach

✗Relies on perfect human behaviour
✗One click can expose everything
✗Access permissions often too broad
✗Mistakes discovered after damage done

Firevault Approach

✓Critical data unreachable by default
✓Access requires intentional action
✓Time-boxed access limits exposure window
✓Audit trails for every access event

Related Risks

Human-Related Risks We Mitigate

Human Error and Mishandling

Accidental exposure, misconfiguration, and unintentional data sharing.

74%Of breaches involve human element

Insider Threat

Employees, contractors, or partners with legitimate access causing harm.

£15.4MAverage insider incident cost

Phishing and Social Engineering

Manipulation attacks that trick users into compromising security.

91%Of attacks start with phishing

Accidental Disclosure

Sensitive data sent to wrong recipients or published unintentionally.

29%Of breaches from accidents

Third Party Mishandling

Vendors, suppliers, and partners mishandling your sensitive data.

62%Of breaches via third parties

Operational Disruption

Human mistakes causing system outages and business interruption.

23hrsAverage downtime per incident

How OSS Stops Human Error

When data is physically offline, human mistakes cannot expose it. Offline Secure Storage limits the blast radius by default — accidental sharing, misconfiguration, and mishandling simply cannot reach data that is not connected.

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