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

NIS2 Compliance with Offline Secure Storage

NIS2 mandates operational resilience for essential and important entities. Offline Secure Storage (OSS) provides physical disconnection as a resilience measure.

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We Think This Is Hard to Ignore

M&S was paralysed for months after DragonForce ransomware encrypted systems a third party had access to. NIS2 mandates supply chain resilience and operational continuity. At Firevault, gold copies live on hardware with no network connection, because continuity starts with data that was never reachable during an attack.

£1.9B

Economic cost of JLR ransomware to UK supply chain

The Guardian, October 2025

£300M

Estimated profit loss from M&S ransomware attack

Reuters, 2025

400K+

Patient appointments disrupted by NHS Synnovis attack

NHS England, 2024

72hrs

NIS2 incident notification deadline

NIS2 Directive, Article 23

The Gap

NIS2 demands operational resilience.

Supply Chain Risk

NIS2 extends requirements to supply chain and third-party providers.

Business Continuity

Entities must ensure service continuity even during cyber incidents.

Incident Response

72-hour notification requirements demand rapid, reliable recovery capabilities.

The Reality

NIS2-relevant incidents are escalating.

Jaguar Land Rover: £1.9B Economic Cost from Ransomware

A ransomware attack halted production at all JLR factories, sent 30,000 employees home, and affected over 5,000 supply chain businesses. NIS2 would classify this as a critical operational failure.

The Guardian, October 2025

NHS Synnovis: Essential Service Paralysed for Months

A ransomware attack on pathology provider Synnovis disrupted blood tests and operations across major London hospitals for over six months. Under NIS2, this would trigger mandatory notification and investigation.

BBC News, June 2024

M&S: DragonForce Ransomware Shut Down Core Operations

Attackers deployed DragonForce ransomware via a compromised third party, forcing M&S to suspend online orders for months. NIS2 supply chain provisions would apply directly.

Reuters, 2025

How OSS Maps

Physical resilience for NIS2 compliance.

Offline Secure Storage (OSS) provides physically disconnected backup and recovery capabilities.

Gold copies physically unreachable during cyber incidents
Rapid recovery from physically intact backups
Supply chain independence — sovereign, self-contained infrastructure
Full audit trail for incident reporting requirements

Take Operational Data Off Connected Infrastructure

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Operational data and gold copies are taken off network-connected infrastructure and written to physically disconnected RAID 1 drives inside a Firevault Bunker. Critical systems can be restored from data that was never reachable during an incident.

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