High-Value | On-Board Courier
Secure data transportation for a big-box retailer
Overnight transportation to meet a critical deadline
Enhanced security with custom cases for sensitive data
Careful planning with TSA to maintain data integrity
The Challenge
4 missions
16 data tapes
8 hours door-todoor delivery
A big-box retailer needed to transport highly sensitive data from a data center in South Carolina to Michigan. The data, including confidential customer details and proprietary information, was transferred to tapes due to security risks and compliance regulations that prohibited cloud transfer
To protect this information, the retailer required physical transportation with strict security throughout the entire process The shipment had to occur overnight while stores were closed, and be completed before they opened the next morning to avoid any disruption to operations.
The Solution
Ascent was able to provide a custom, secure solution with its On-Board Courier (OBC) service. Recognizing the value of the sensitive data, the team sourced specialized protective cases to keep the tapes fully safeguarded during transit To further reduce risk and guarantee safe delivery, Ascent arranged for couriers to take overnight flights to Michigan, hand-delivering the cases and keeping them in sight at all times.
The process was carefully planned, with Ascent coordinating closely with airport security to manage the handling of the cases and avoid X-ray machines during screening This attention to detail was essential for protecting the data, as any exposure could damage the contents
The Result
Ascent's OBC service successfully transported the sensitive data in four separate moves, all completed on weekends after the stores had closed for the night With a tight timeline to meet, this careful coordination allowed the retailer to transfer the data between data centers without compromising its security, achieving their goal of keeping the information safe and secure
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