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ioSafe® 1522+ NAS Device Delivers Comprehensive Hard Drive and Data Protection from Fire and Water

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The recognized leader in on-site data protection, ioSafe®, today introduced the ioSafe 1522+, an innovative five-bay network attached storage (NAS) device that sets new standards in power, protection, and security.

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  • The recognized leader in on-site data protection, ioSafe®, today introduced the ioSafe 1522+, an innovative five-bay network attached storage (NAS) device that sets new standards in power, protection, and security.
  • The new device is a flexible, inclusive solution for businesses of all sizes, including those with remote locations in fire and flood-prone areas.
  • “The 1522+ is the next proof point in our commitment to delivering the world’s most innovative and effective fireproof and waterproof data protection solutions,” said Randal Barber, CEO of ioSafe parent company CDSG.
  • The devices include a two-year hardware warranty and for devices with factory-installed and validated drives, two years of Data Recovery Service.

CRU Data Security Group Names Jim McCartney Vice President Sales

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Monday, November 7, 2022

CRU Data Security Group (CDSG), a leading provider of secure data storage solutions, announced the addition of Jim McCartney as Vice President of Sales.

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  • CRU Data Security Group (CDSG), a leading provider of secure data storage solutions, announced the addition of Jim McCartney as Vice President of Sales.
  • His passion for sales and helping customers find the right solution combined with his commitment to developing and supporting the best teams, makes him an asset to all of us at CRU Data Security Group.
  • Ensuring the protection of data from threats and attacks that could have lasting and damaging impacts on customers operations is a shared priority, said Jim McCartney, Vice President Sales, CDSG.
  • Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) designs and develops products that secure and protect data from cyber and natural threats via its four brands, CRU, DIGISTOR, ioSafe, and WiebeTech.

Vade Announces New VP of Sales, Americas

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vade, a global leader in threat detection and response with more than 1.4 billion protected mailboxes worldwide, today announced that Mike Pate has joined its leadership team as Vice President of Sales, Americas. Pate will seek to grow and strengthen Vade's sales channels in the North American markets as the company embarks on major expansion plans in the region.

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  • "We can't be more excited to have Mike join our team," said Georges Lotigier, CEO of Vade.
  • In this new role, Pate will seek to expand Vade's sales team in the Americas by building on the foundations of an already strong go-to-market strategy.
  • Pate joins Vade with over 30 years of experience in B2B technologies, the majority of which were with cybersecurity firms.
  • "After seeing what Vade's products can do, and the successes they have already achieved in Europe, I was excited to take on this role," said Mike Pate, VP of Sales, Americas, at Vade.

Cigent® Advanced Data Security Firmware Capabilities Embedded in DIGISTOR® Citadel C Series Advanced Storage Achieves FIPS Validated and NIAP Common Criteria "Product in Evaluation" Status

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigent, providers of advanced data security capabilities embedded in storage firmware, in partnership with DIGISTOR®, announces the DIGISTOR C Series Advanced SSDs are FIPS Validated (Certificate 4294). In addition, the SSDs are now listed on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria Product In Evaluation list (VID 11297).

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigent, providers of advanced data security capabilities embedded in storage firmware, in partnership with DIGISTOR,announces the DIGISTOR C Series Advanced SSDs are FIPS Validated (Certificate 4294).
  • Cigent custom firmware in the DIGISTOR Citadel C Series Advanced drives provides block-level verification that all data on the storage has been wiped after a successful erasure attempt.
  • Now, with Cigent's advanced data security capabilities built into the storage itself, users can safely and securely work wherever and however they need to."
  • Its other brands include CRU removable storage devices, ioSafe fireproof and waterproof data storage devices, and WiebeTech digital investigation devices.

ioSafe® Introduces Air-gapped Cybersecurity to Isolate Encrypted Data in Its Solo G3 Secure External Hard Drive

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Already the recognized leader in onsite data protection, ioSafe today introduced air-gapped cybersecurity capability in its ioSafe Solo G3 Secure external hard drive.

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  • Already the recognized leader in onsite data protection, ioSafe today introduced air-gapped cybersecurity capability in its ioSafe Solo G3 Secure external hard drive.
  • The Solo G3 Secure drive contains an impenetrable barrier between a computer and the ioSafe Solo G3 Secure storage device.
  • With the Solo G3 Secure, a user authorizes computer access to the self-encrypting drive using a smartphone app via Bluetooth.
  • The ioSafe Solo G3 Secure contains a FIPS 140-2 Level-3 validated self-encrypting drive, which uses XTS-AES 256-bit full-disk hardware encryption.

CRU Data Security Group Offers Critical Cybersecurity Tips During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Monday, October 3, 2022

CRU Data Security Group (CDSG), a leading provider of secure data storage solutions, joins the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in encouraging business leaders, government officials, and individuals to take essential steps to secure their data and devices during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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  • CRU Data Security Group (CDSG), a leading provider of secure data storage solutions, joins the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in encouraging business leaders, government officials, and individuals to take essential steps to secure their data and devices during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an ideal time for every individual and organization to check, update, and improve their security systems to protect important and often sensitive data.
  • The CISA is the federal lead for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with the National Cybersecurity Alliance as co-lead.
  • Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) designs and develops products that protect data.

DIGISTOR® Secure Data Storage Officially Listed on NIAP Products in Evaluation List

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Monday, September 26, 2022

DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure Data At Rest (DAR) storage solutions, announced that its FIPS 140-2 L2 certified self-encrypting drives are listed on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Products in Evaluation List .

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  • DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure Data At Rest (DAR) storage solutions, announced that its FIPS 140-2 L2 certified self-encrypting drives are listed on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Products in Evaluation List .
  • NIAP is responsible for the US implementation of the international Common Criteria set of data security standards.
  • DIGISTOR, a CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) brand, provides secure storage solutions for Data at Rest.
  • Its other brands include CRU removable storage devices, ioSafe fireproof and waterproof data storage devices, and WiebeTech digital investigation devices.

DIGISTOR® Extends Commercially Priced Self-Encrypting Drive Products With Key Pre-Boot Authentication Feature to Secure Data at Rest (DAR)

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The new drives, powered by Cigent, add the critical PBA function to their existing DIGISTOR C Series of self-encrypting drives.

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  • The new drives, powered by Cigent, add the critical PBA function to their existing DIGISTOR C Series of self-encrypting drives.
  • Pre-boot authentication requires that a computer user provide trusted credentials to the drive before the laptop or desktop computer can detect and boot.
  • This prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to the encrypted drive and its sensitive data.
  • DIGISTOR, a CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) brand, provides secure storage solutions for Data at Rest.

DIGISTOR® Adds Cybersecurity Technology Specialist as Director of Applications Engineering

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure storage solutions, announced it tapped cybersecurity technology expert Ben Warner as Director of Applications Engineering.

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  • DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure storage solutions, announced it tapped cybersecurity technology expert Ben Warner as Director of Applications Engineering.
  • Mr. Warner will work closely with customers to identify and prioritize requirements to develop solutions for securely storing Data at Rest (DAR).
  • Ben brings a unique and important perspective to the DIGISTOR brand and customers, said Randy Barber, CEO of DIGISTOR parent CRU Data Security Group.
  • DIGISTOR, a CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) brand, provides secure storage solutions for Data at Rest.

DIGISTOR® Poised to Receive Common Criteria Certification for FIPS Self-Encrypting Drives in 2022

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure Data At Rest (DAR) storage solutions, announced it is in the validation stage of the Common Criteria (CC) certification process.

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  • DIGISTOR, a leading provider of secure Data At Rest (DAR) storage solutions, announced it is in the validation stage of the Common Criteria (CC) certification process.
  • Today, program managers and developers can start testing and validating their own data security solutions using the DIGISTOR FIPS SEDs, knowing that the same SEDs will be NIAP-listed in the near future.
  • Increasingly our customers are asking for robust secure data storage solutions with both FIPS and Common Criteria certification to address the ever-changing security threats and evolving legislative requirements, said Robin Wessel, Executive Vice President, CDSG.
  • DIGISTOR is working with the accredited Austin, Texas, office of Lightship Security Common Criteria and FIPS 140 laboratory and expects to receive the CC certification process and the subsequent NIAP listing later this year.