Symantec has introduced Veritas NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option (MSEO) to address the risks in transporting tapes offsite. Working within existing NetBackup policies, it encrypts backup data at the media server and provides lower capital and operational costs to organizations.
MSEO encrypts backup jobs such as Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP), disk staging and massive scalability.
It also supports disk staging, creation of tape copies for off-site purposes, and backup of NAS devices (via remote NDMP). The encryption uses AES standard and supports either 128- or 256-bit key sizes.
According to Kevin Donnellan, Asst. chief information officer, Screen Actors Guild - Producers Pension and Health Plans, "The NetBackup MSEO provides a centralized, cost-effective way to encrypt the sensitive data to help us meet HIPAA requirements, minimize IT risk, and ensure the privacy of our members."
The product is scheduled for general availability in January 2007. It will be offered for NetBackup v.5.1 and v.6.0, and will complement NetBackup's existing Client Encryption Option (CEO), which encrypts backup data for the client.
