Abstract: Methods of securely storing and providing data in a data storage system, and a corresponding system are described. A method comprises the steps of: connecting the security module to a remote host only within a predetermined remote access time window, wherein said remote access time window is stored on the security module; receiving a file transfer request from the remote host to the security module; authenticating the file transfer request; receiving the file and caching the file within the security module; isolating the remote host from the security module; connecting the security module and the data storage device; transferring the cached file from the security module to be stored in the data storage device; and isolating the security module and the data storage device once file transfer is complete. This provides a secure system where a data storage device is controllably connected to a remote host.

Abstract: Methods of securely storing and providing data in a data storage system, and a corresponding system are described. A method comprises the steps of: connecting the security module to a remote host only within a predetermined remote access time window, wherein said remote access time window is stored on the security module; receiving a file transfer request from the remote host to the security module; authenticating the file transfer request; receiving the file and caching the file within the security module; isolating the remote host from the security module; connecting the security module and the data storage device; transferring the cached file from the security module to be stored in the data storage device; and isolating the security module and the data storage device once file transfer is complete. This provides a secure system where a data storage device is controllably connected to a remote host.

Abstract: Methods and a system for secure data storage are described. In particular, a digital storage system for storing and retrieving user data is described, said system comprising: one or more independent digital storage devices, each digital storage device comprising a data storage device configured to store user data; a switch for regulating a supply of electrical power to the or each data storage device; and a security module for activating the switch and for storing timing restrictions that define a time window. The switch may only be activated to power the data storage device during the time window, improving the security of the user data.

Abstract: Methods and a system for secure data storage are described. In particular, a digital storage system for storing and retrieving user data is described, said system comprising: one or more independent digital storage devices, each digital storage device comprising a data storage device configured to store user data; a switch for regulating a supply of electrical power to the or each data storage device; and a security module for activating the switch and for storing timing restrictions that define a time window. The switch may only be activated to power the data storage device during the time window, improving the security of the user data.