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Ask Slashdot: Secure DropBox Alternative For a Small Business?

Posted by timothy on from the unknown-lamer-favors-afs dept.

First time accepted submitter MrClappy writes "I manage the network for a defense contractor that needs a cloud-based storage service and am having a lot of trouble finding an appropriate solution that meets our requirements. We are currently using DropBox and I am terrified of seeing another data leak like last year. Some of our data is classified under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires that all data to remain inside the US, including any cloud storage or redundant backups. We tried using Box as a more secure replacement but ended up canceling the service due to lack of functionality; 40,000 file sync limit, Linux-based domain controller compatibility issues and the fact that the sync application does not work while our computers are locked (which is an explicit policy for my users). I've been calling different companies and just can't seem to find a decent solution. Unless I'm severely missing something, I'm just blown away that no one offers this functionality with today's tech capabilities. Am I wrong?"

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  1. I call bull by santax · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "I manage the network for a defense contractor that needs a cloud-based storage service" No you don't. At least I sure as hell hope you don't. Cloud + defense don't mix but since you are managing such a network, why am I telling you this? Why don't you contact 'defense' for options...

  2. AWS? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I know that Amazon Web Services have several cloud-based sites that are certified to not allow traffic out of the US (I work there currently). I don't know how it fits your other needs, but there are a number of government agencies that use them.

  3. Cloud 0? by craznar · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Someone needs to write a RAID 0 style encrypted 'driver' that stores your data striped on Google Drive, Skydrive and Dropbox (and what ever else).

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  4. Re:You are kidding right? by icebike · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ITAR simply requires State-Side storage. It doesn't have to be secure from the NSA, in fact they would probably object if it was.

    There is SpiderOak, which is US based, but they don't have the ability to decrypt your data, all decryption is done at the client.

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