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cloud , API options for developers to add encryption to their own offerings and a command-line interface for system administrators . “ We have other products planned for 2018 ,” adds Chang . “ These will allow business applications to use encryption for collaboration and productivity via the cloud . ScramBox provides secure encrypted file sharing and can be used with ScramNotes , a secure encrypted notepad . We also provide an API , so other software providers can find business opportunities delivering encryption .”
The technologies Scram is developing will be integrated into future releases of BackupAssist products . “ We ’ re adopting ScramFS for our own GDPR compliance , and to OEM into our next generation of backup products ,” confirms Chang . “ We ’ ll also be looking at setting up a distribution channel – to partner with cybersecurity consulting firms and resell ScramFS through them .”
One of Scram ’ s biggest successes to date was providing one of its pilot sites , CoreDNA , with a way forward on HIPAA compliance ( a US regulation requiring the encryption of protected health information ). CoreDNA is a website platform ( CMS , ecommerce , pre-built applications ) used by over 500 companies including Langham Hotels , Tivoli Audio , and Nintendo Australia . “ Prior to discovering ScramFS , they had received sales leads who asked if their solution was HIPAA compliant . As they did not have crypto expertise , they had to turn away customers ,” recalls Chang . “ Now , with ScramFS , they can add support for encryption into their CMS , ensuring their backups of customer data are securely encrypted , and kept confidential and inaccessible by their own employees . It ’ s a business opportunity for them , and one for which they can charge a premium .” CoreDNA ’ s CEO Sam Saltis is a huge advocate : “ Working with Scram to integrate encryption features into CoreDNA not only helps us be GDPR compliant , it in turn helps us ensure the security of our clients ’ information . In particular , I was impressed with the seamlessness of the integration of ScramFS into our architecture . The time and cost of implementing a custom encryption module in CoreDNA ourselves would not have been commercially viable .”
Early adopters of ScramFS have
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