Firevault has launched a new offline digital vault system aimed at protecting businesses, directors, and boards from escalating cyber breach risks and their associated consequences.
The product, called Firevault – Disconnect to Protect, is presented as a means to take critical data out of reach by physically disconnecting it from online systems, which are frequently targeted by cyber attackers.
The context
Firevault’s creation was motivated by the increasing frequency and consequences of corporate data breaches both in the UK and globally. Mark Fermor and David Bailey, the co-founders, observed numerous companies experiencing avoidable breaches that led to significant fines, business troubles, and loss of reputation.
“Too many good businesses are being dragged under by breaches they could have avoided,” said Mark Fermor, Co-Founder of Firevault. “Firevault exists to give directors certainty. If it’s physically offline and disconnected, it can’t be scanned, stolen, or ransomed.”
Financial and legal risks
In the United Kingdom, the average cost of a breach is estimated at GBP £3.29 million, according to data referenced from IBM for 2025. The Information…
