Safe and Secure

Rest easy knowing your files are encrypted and stored at one of Carbonite’s highly secure data centers.

Bank-Level Security

While still on your computer, your files are encrypted with 128-bit Blowfish encryption. Then, Carbonite transmits them to one of several state-of-the-art data centers using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Files remain encrypted on our secure servers.

Enterprise-grade Servers

To protect your files against mechanical disk failure, we store them on enterprise-grade disk drives that have a significantly lower failure rates than those typically found in consumer PCs. Plus, we store your data across a redundant array of disk drives – so, on the off chance a drive fails, it can be replaced in real time, with no interruption to your backup.

Highly-secure data centers, guarded around the clock

Files remains encrypted and protected at our data centers by:

  • Temperature control
  • Uninterruptable power supplies (UPS)
  • On-site emergency backup generators with guaranteed fuel contracts
  • Tightly restricted personnel access using biometric scanners
  • Server access controlled with electronic key cards and PIN codes
  • Guards on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Data Security Details

Download our data security white paper to learn about how Carbonite keeps your files protected at all times.