MSP360 adds encryption, Object Lock to Backup Free

MSP360 said on Sept. 1 that it has added client-side encryption and expanded Object Lock support to MSP360 Backup Free, its free cloud backup software for personal use on standalone, non-domain-joined computers.

MSP360 said the update is intended to give users two layers of protection for stored data. Client-side encryption encrypts backups before they leave the source machine, which MSP360 said can help keep backup contents unreadable if storage access is compromised. Object Lock is designed to support immutability by preventing deletion or overwriting of protected data during a retention period.

MSP360 said the features are available immediately. The release also said Backup Free has no subscription fee, although third-party cloud storage charges may still apply.

The product supports file-level backup on Windows, macOS and Linux, and image-based backup on Windows. Users can store backups in compatible cloud or local storage that they choose, according to the company.

Anton Zorin, MSP360's vice president of product and partnerships, said free backup software should not require users to compromise on security. He said Backup Free now provides both safeguards without a software subscription.

MSP360 described itself as a backup and IT management software provider established in 2011 by a group of IT professionals. The company said it serves customers worldwide.

What happens next

The company said the new features are already available in MSP360 Backup Free.

Sources

• PR Newswire release

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