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.

OSS, Compliance & Risk

GDPR Compliance with Offline Secure Storage

GDPR Article 32 requires 'appropriate technical and organisational measures.' Offline Secure Storage (OSS) provides physical disconnection — the strongest technical measure available.

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We Think This Is Hard to Ignore

The ICO issued £14 million in fines to a single firm for failing to implement appropriate technical measures. At Firevault, personal data lives on hardware with no network connection, because Article 32 requires appropriate measures and physical disconnection is the strongest one available.

£14M

ICO fine to Capita for GDPR failures

ICO, October 2025

£1.2M

ICO fine to LastPass for data protection failures

ICO, December 2025

36,049

Data protection complaints received by ICO in 2024

ICO Annual Report 2024

6.5M

People affected by single Co-op data breach

BBC News, 2025

The Gap

Where current approaches fall short.

Most organisations rely on encryption and access controls alone. These are necessary but insufficient.

Encryption Is Not Enough

Encrypted data is still reachable, still targetable, and still at risk of key compromise.

Article 32 Demands More

'Appropriate measures' must be proportional to risk — for sensitive data, physical protection is expected.

ICO Expectations

The ICO increasingly expects demonstrable physical security measures for high-risk processing.

The Reality

GDPR enforcement is accelerating.

Capita: £14M Fine for Failing to Secure Personal Data

The ICO issued a combined £14 million fine to Capita for failing to implement appropriate technical measures under GDPR, after hackers accessed personal data of over 6 million people.

ICO, October 2025

LastPass: £1.2M Fine After 1.6 Million UK Users Exposed

The ICO fined LastPass £1.2 million for GDPR failures that allowed hackers to steal personal information of 1.6 million UK customers. The ICO described the security measures as unacceptable.

ICO, December 2025

Co-op: 6.5 Million Members' Data Stolen

Attackers exfiltrated personal data of all 6.5 million Co-op members. The ICO opened an investigation into whether appropriate technical measures were in place under Article 32.

BBC News, 2025

How OSS Maps

Physical disconnection as an appropriate measure.

Offline Secure Storage (OSS) directly satisfies GDPR Article 32 by providing physical technical measures.

Physical disconnection — the strongest technical measure available
Full audit trail for accountability requirements
Data minimisation through controlled access sessions
Integrity and confidentiality through tamper-evident storage

Take Personal Data Off Connected Systems

Step 1 of 3

Personal data is taken off always-connected systems and written to physically disconnected RAID 1 drives inside a Firevault Bunker. Data that is not online cannot be breached, scraped, or exfiltrated remotely.

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