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 for Industry

Offline Secure Storage for Professional Services

Consulting, accounting, and advisory firms hold sensitive client data across multiple engagements. Offline Secure Storage (OSS) provides physical disconnection for your most valuable files.

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We Think This Is Hard to Ignore

Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG have all disclosed breaches where client engagement data was accessed through always-connected firm infrastructure. At Firevault, client records live on hardware with no network connection, because advisory trust depends on data that attackers cannot reach.

£14M

ICO fine to Capita for failing to secure client data

ICO, October 2025

6M+

People affected by Capita data breach across clients

ICO, October 2025

£300M

Estimated profit loss from M&S ransomware attack

Reuters, 2025

£1.2M

ICO fine to LastPass for credential security failures

ICO, December 2025

Industry Risks

Professional services face growing data risk.

Client Confidentiality

Multi-client data creates concentration risk — one breach exposes many clients.

Staff Turnover

High staff mobility increases insider threat and data leakage risk.

Regulatory Compliance

FRC, ICAEW, and professional bodies mandate data protection standards.

The Reality

This is already happening in professional services.

Capita: £14M Fine — Outsourcing Giant's Client Data Exposed

Capita provides outsourced services to hundreds of professional firms. The ICO fined the company £14 million after hackers accessed personal data of over 6 million people across multiple client engagements.

ICO, October 2025

M&S: DragonForce Ransomware via Compromised Third Party

Attackers gained access to Marks and Spencer systems through a compromised third-party provider, demonstrating how professional services supply chains create cascading breach risk.

Reuters, 2025

LastPass: £1.2M Fine for Professional Credential Failures

The ICO fined LastPass £1.2 million after hackers stole encrypted password vaults. Many professional services firms relied on the platform to manage client system credentials.

ICO, December 2025

How Firevault Stops This

Remove client data from every system attackers can reach.

Client engagement files, audit workpapers, and advisory records are taken off firm networks and written to dedicated RAID 1 drives inside a Firevault Bunker. Those drives have no internet connection. No IP address. No API. When authorised professionals need access, a physical connection is created after identity verification. When the session ends, the drives disconnect.

Client engagement data removed from firm networks and placed on hardware with no network connection. One breach cannot expose multiple clients
Engagement-specific access controls with identity verification. Former staff credentials cannot unlock physically disconnected hardware
Full audit trail for GDPR, ICAEW, and FRC compliance. Every file access is logged and attributable
Scalable from boutique firms to Big Four operations with centralised offline protection

Take Client Data Off Advisory Networks

Step 1 of 3

Client engagement files, audit workpapers, and advisory records are taken off firm networks and written to physically disconnected RAID 1 drives inside a Firevault Bunker. No cloud. No shared workspace. No attack surface.

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