Abstract: A method and system for performing a backup operation at a local-area network (LAN) including at least one LAN device and a LAN gateway (GW) includes adding backup data to a local backup archive coupled to the LAN. A request to send backup data may be sent to a data center accessible via a wide-area network (WAN). The data center may indicate authorization to send the backup data. The local backup archive may then be sent to the data center, which may generate a secure backup archive at one or more remote locations. The local backup archive may be sent at an advantageous time with respect to LAN/WAN network availability. After the secure backup archive has been successfully created, the GW may be notified and may then delete the local backup archive.