The following is a question submitted by the real user :?
Q. How secure sensitive information with Carbonite?
A. Carbonite online backup uses the same encryption technology as banking and e-commerce. The service encrypts your files with Blowfish 128-bit encryption before copying them to your computer. The next layer of security using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to transfer your files to Carbonite's data centers, and they stay encrypted on the servers; Carbonite closely control staff access your files with biometric scanners and electronic key cards with PIN. More access to your backup is protected by your encryption key, which Carbonite (and you, no doubt) keeps strictly confidential. Finally, Carbonite hiring a professional security firm to test security to ensure that only you can access your files. Rest assured that your data is secure with Carbonite.