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Why you NEED a Digital Vault!

Written by Michael Lester | Jun 5, 2023 10:12:55 PM

Storing important documents securely is more important today than ever before. With the rise of cybercrime, data breaches, hacking attempts, and scams, it's crucial to have a secure way to store and protect sensitive information. More and more people are realizing that the best solution for protecting their important information is storing it in a secure online vault.

An online vault is a digital space that allows you to securely store and manage important documents like insurance policies, financial information, legal documents, medical records, and even pictures and videos online. Online vaults should be fully encrypted, which means that they are protected by a extra security that makes it difficult for hackers or unauthorized users to access them, but be careful, not all online vaults are created equal. The key to ensuring the highest level of security is to choose a service that uses zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption, like the IronClad Family vaults use.

Zero-knowledge encryption means that you and your intended recipient are the only one who know the decryption key, and that means that even we can’t access the contents of your vault. This is important because it ensures that your documents remain confidential and private, even in the event of a data breach. End-to-end encryption means that the documents are encrypted before they leave your computer and remain encrypted until they are accessed by your or your recipient, ensuring that no one else can intercept or access them during transmission. This is where most companies fail. End-to-end encryption is difficult, and most companies don’t spend the time and money to implement it, but if they don’t, then your documents aren't really secure and anyone at the company could decrypt them or leak them.

Storing important documents in a secure online vault provides peace of mind knowing that sensitive information is protected from prying eyes. In the event of a break-in, natural disaster, or other unexpected event, having documents stored securely online ensures that they aren't lost or damaged. Additionally, having documents stored online allows you to easily access them from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection.

Storing important documents in an IronClad Family vault can also help prevent identity theft. Identity theft happens when someone uses another person's personal information, such as your social security number or bank account details, to access your financial accounts or obtain credit in their name. By storing these documents securely, it makes it more difficult for hackers or identity thieves to gain access to your sensitive information.

Lastly, storing important documents in an IronClad Family online vault can help you with estate planning. When a loved one passes away, it is a difficult and emotional time. By having important documents stored securely online, it makes it easier for family members or beneficiaries to access the documents you want them to have, like your will, trusts, and life insurance policies.

Storing important documents in a secure online vault is a smart and necessary step in today's digital age. With the rise of cybercrime and data breaches, it's crucial to have a secure way to store and protect sensitive information, but it's important to choose a service that uses zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption to ensure the highest level of security. (Like IronClad Family!) By doing so, you can have peace of mind knowing that your important documents are safe, secure, and easily accessible when needed.