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Freedom Through Security

Though it may seem so at first, the idea of taking data off-planet is not far-fetched. There are
already satellites ringing the Earth that regularly receive and transmit information; why not
develop a system for secure, internet-free data storage and transmission? A space-based cloud
storage network would provide government and private organizations with an independent cloud
infrastructure platform, completely isolating and protecting sensitive data from the outside world.

This idea has gone beyond the “what if” stage. New technologies have been conceived to
deliver this type of independent space-based network infrastructure for cloud service providers,
enterprises and governments to experience secure storage and provisioning of sensitive data
around the world. By placing data on satellites that are accessible from anywhere on Earth via
ultra-secure dedicated terminals, many of today’s data transport challenges will be solved.

The GDPR’s stringent legislation is among them. Space-based data storage frees organizations
from the jurisdiction-based restrictions that the regulation will impose. A satellite storage solution
also removes today’s most pressing security concerns, since data will never pass through the
internet or along its leaky and notoriously insecure lines. In-transit espionage, theft and
surveillance become impossible.

Data Safety Beyond Borders

The internet has become a many-headed monster; lop off one head with a security tool, and
another pops up somewhere else. It is an unmanageable system in terms of data safety
because it has so many access points. Space-based storage and transmission bypasses the
internet altogether to provide security and freedom from jurisdictional complications and
surreptitious elements.

The film Alien taught us that “In space, no one can hear you scream.” Today’s off-planet
perspective is much more positive. New frameworks for satellite-based storage and
transmission may lead to a new catchphrase: In space, no one can steal your data.

About the Author

Cliff Beek is the president of Cloud Constellation Corporation. He has
extensive experience with the management and financing of equity-backed
ventures within areas of satellite, mobile broadband, mobile app
development and cloud infrastructure entities. Beek founded Star Asia
Technologies and Laser Light Communications and served as the EVP at
CoCo Communications. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania. Cliff can be reached online at @Cliff_Edges and at the company
website, http://spacebelt.com/.

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