Cubbit is making waves in Europe’s cloud storage sector. A partner of Gaia-X, Cubbit has secured strategic alliances with Exclusive Networks, a European cybersecurity giant with $4.9 billion in revenue, and Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace, defence and security with $14 billion in sales. Cubbit has recently launched its solution for businesses – But what distinguishes it in the enterprise cloud storage market?
Hyper-resiliency
Cubbit is Europe’s first geo-distributed cloud. Unlike centralised cloud storage, Cubbit doesn’t store data in a few vulnerable data centres. Instead, files uploaded to Cubbit are protected by several layers of security:
- Encryption: First, data is encrypted with AES-256, a military-grade encryption algorithm.
- Splitting: The encrypted data is fragmented into N chunks, each indistinguishable from one another.
- Redundancy: These N chunks are replicated into K shards via Reed-Solomon error-correcting codes.
- Geo-distribution: Finally, each shard is securely stored across multiple geographical locations within a single country.
At the core of Cubbit’s technology is a distributed storage system where data is simultaneously stored in multiple locations, yet never fully in one place. This innovative design ensures that Cubbit is resilient against downtime, even if multiple geographic locations are compromised.
Imagine a scenario where a hacker infiltrates a traditional storage node: they gain access to a wealth of data. In stark contrast, any breach into a Cubbit node yields nothing but inconsequential, indecipherable fragments. This is akin to a bank that operates without a central vault, rendering traditional hacking strategies ineffective.
Standing out in the cloud storage arena, Cubbit offers an unprecedented 15 9s (99.9999999999999%) data durability, surpassing the industry standard of 11 9s (99.999999999%). To put this into perspective, whereas the probability of data loss in conventional cloud storage systems is 1 in 100 billion, Cubbit dramatically reduces this to a mere 1 in 1 million billion – a ten-thousand-fold decrease.
Enhanced Protection Against Ransomware
Cubbit introduces an innovative approach to cloud security, offering robust protection against ransomware through two essential features: versioning and object lock. With versioning, users benefit from an S3-compatible system that stores not just the latest file version but also all previous iterations. This feature is crucial in a ransomware attack, as it allows easy access to an unaltered version of the file, eliminating the need to pay a ransom.
Object lock, on the other hand, acts as a digital fortress. It enables users to ‘freeze’ a file for a specified duration, preventing any form of deletion, modification, or ransomware-induced encryption. This safeguard is particularly effective against accidental changes, human errors, and cyber attacks, ensuring the integrity of your data remains uncompromised.
Seamless S3 compatibility
Cubbit offers seamless integration with the S3 ecosystem, simplifying data management without the need for new software learning curves. Its S3 compatibility means users can continue using their familiar third-party clients, ensuring uninterrupted workflows across various applications.
Key features include efficient, automated off-site backups using Veeam, Nakivo, Commvault, and other clients, essential for quick data recovery. Additionally, Cubbit supports secure collaboration on virtual machines or local NAS, and provides long-term file storage solutions that comply with data management regulations. This combination of flexibility, security, and ease of use makes Cubbit a practical choice for diverse business needs.
Digital Sovereignty
Cubbit is an EU-based company that only stores data in Europe, in full compliance with GDPR and data management regulations. The company undergoes periodic audits by independent bodies and has achieved ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems), ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (information security management), ISO/IEC 27017:2015 (cloud security) and ISO/IEC 27018:2019 (cloud privacy and personal data protection) certifications.
What’s more, thanks to Cubbit’s unique technology, the user can geo-fence the area (i.e., cities) where data is stored, addressing nations’ specific laws and checking all the compliance boxes (e.g., GDPR, ISO).
Massive Savings
Cubbit is the only solution currently on the market that allows a bucket to be saved in multiple geographic locations simultaneously. Users need to set up just one bucket, which is then automatically distributed across multiple locations without incurring additional costs. This unique feature leads to significant cost reductions, as Cubbit’s pricing is only a fraction of what is typically seen in the industry.
Moreover, Cubbit extends its cost-saving benefits beyond redundancy. The platform is distinctively designed to eliminate charges for file deletion and egress fees. This makes Cubbit an exceptionally cost-effective and versatile choice for businesses adopting hybrid or multi-cloud strategies, ensuring efficient data management without the burden of unforeseen expenses.
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