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.

Back to Threat Counter

60%

of breaches exploit unpatched vulnerabilities

Unpatched Vulnerabilities
The Open Door

Every connected system has vulnerabilities. It is not a question of if they will be discovered, but when, and whether you will patch before attackers exploit.

97 days

Average time to patch critical vulnerabilities

10%

Organisations that patch within 24 hours

60%

Breaches involving unpatched vulnerabilities

28,000+

CVEs published in 2024

Vulnerability Types

Every system has weaknesses

Zero-Day Exploits

Time to exploit: < 24 hours

Unknown vulnerabilities discovered and exploited before vendors can issue patches. Organisations are defenceless until a fix is released.

Example: MOVEit (2023) - Zero-day in file transfer software exposed 77M+ people

Known Vulnerabilities

Time to exploit: 15 days average

Patches exist but are not applied. The average time to exploit a known vulnerability is just 15 days, faster than most patch cycles.

Example: Log4Shell - Critical vulnerability, many systems still unpatched a year later

Misconfigurations

Time to exploit: Immediate

Open ports, default credentials, exposed admin panels. These are not bugs. They are setup mistakes that create easy entry points.

Example: Microsoft Power Apps - 38M records exposed via misconfigured portals

Legacy Systems

Time to exploit: Permanent risk

End-of-life software receiving no security updates. Many critical systems run on Windows 7, XP, or even older platforms.

Example: WannaCry - Exploited Windows XP systems still running in NHS hospitals

Recent Exploits

Vulnerabilities actively being exploited

MOVEit Transfer

CVE-2023-34362

77 million individuals affected

Victims

2,600+ organisations

Citrix NetScaler

CVE-2023-4966

Session hijacking and data theft

Victims

Major corporations

FortiOS SSL VPN

CVE-2022-42475

Remote code execution

Victims

Government agencies

You can't patch fast enough.
Disconnect instead.

With 28,000+ new vulnerabilities discovered annually, patching is an endless race. Offline storage eliminates the attack surface entirely. There is nothing to exploit.

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Unpatched VulnerabilitiesThe Open Door

Every system has weaknesses

Zero-Day Exploits

Known Vulnerabilities

Misconfigurations

Legacy Systems

Vulnerabilities actively being exploited

MOVEit Transfer

Citrix NetScaler

FortiOS SSL VPN

You can't patch fast enough.Disconnect instead.

Which offline secure storage solution is right for you?

Your privacy matters

Unpatched Vulnerabilities
The Open Door

You can't patch fast enough.
Disconnect instead.