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.

Why OSS

Complete Control,
By Design

Physical disconnection and identity locked access mean nothing is reachable by default. This is not a feature. It is the architecture.

The Difference

Software Control vs Physical Control

If it is software controllable, it is compromiseable. True control requires physical architecture.

Aspect

Software-Based

Physical Control

Disconnection Method

Network policies, firewalls, VLANs

No network interface present

Attack Surface

Reduced but present

Eliminated entirely

Vulnerability to Exploits

Software can be exploited

Nothing to exploit

Administrative Override

Admins can reconnect remotely

Physical action required

Five Principles

Control Through Architecture

Security that is built in, not bolted on. Every layer is designed for control.

Layer 1 Physical Air Gap

Physical Disconnection

Your data storage is physically disconnected at the hardware level. No network interface, no IP address, no remote attack surface. When disconnected, it is unreachable in the truest sense.

No IP addressNo network interfaceHardware-level isolation

KYC, AML, and MFA

Identity Locked Access

All customer accounts are subject to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Access requires multi-factor authentication, ensuring verified identity at every step.

KYC/AML verifiedMulti-factor authenticationIdentity-bound access

You Decide When

User-Controlled Connectivity

You control when the connection is established and when it is severed. No standing connections, no persistent exposure, no convenience-over-security compromises.

On-demand connectionUser-initiated onlyNo standing exposure

No Shared Infrastructure

Dedicated Hardware

Your data lives on dedicated physical hardware. Not virtualised. Not shared. Not abstracted. Real drives in secure facilities that belong to your vault alone.

Dedicated drivesNo multi-tenancyPhysical ownership

Zero External Dependencies

No Third Parties

Your data never touches shared infrastructure. No cloud providers in the chain. No external APIs. No dependencies that could introduce vulnerabilities or access points outside your control.

No external providersNo shared tenancyComplete isolation

Nothing reachable. Nothing exploitable.

Common Questions

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Remote Access

On Your Terms

Offline Secure Storage

On Purpose

Easy to Use

For Everyone

Built for Security

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Resilience and Legacy

By Default

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Complete Control,By Design

Software Control vs Physical Control

Control Through Architecture

Physical Disconnection

Identity Locked Access

User-Controlled Connectivity

Dedicated Hardware

No Third Parties

Common Questions

What does physical disconnection actually mean?

How is this different from an air-gapped system?

Can an attacker with physical access compromise my vault?

What if I need constant access to my data?

How do you ensure the disconnection is real?

What do you mean by no third parties?

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Your privacy matters

Complete Control,
By Design