What is an EMP Safe

EMP Safe is designed to store critical data, e.g. a banks data, a governments health records, an insurance companies policy data. But we encourage smaller companies who want to be able to survive after an EMP event.Our solution will store critical data with Global Backups and Redundancy and by our own custom EMP protected data storage where data is copied every 24 hours. Physically moving data to an EMP Bunker / Capsure in 24 hour cycles.Our custom design for EMP storage and our premium global (mutliple continent) storage process ensures that the data will be safe from most sized EMP level events.

What is an EMP event?

Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), which can be caused by natural phenomena like solar flares or by artificial means such as the high-altitude detonation of a nuclear device or a purpose-built eBomb, pose significant risks as they have the potential to disrupt communications, damage electronic equipment, and destabilise power grids. The impact of such high-impact, low-frequency events, while considered by many to be unlikely, is much more likely than is generally acknowledged and is the subject of ongoing research and mitigation efforts.

What is a Cyber attack?

Cyber attacks are happening every second globally. By brute force breaking passwords or utilising known flaws in outdated software and hardware, criminals access your systems and lock you out.They withhold important company data at ransome until you pay or just delete it. Sometimes deleting it even if you pay. While we wait for the experts to figure out the risks, what happens if a serious event happens to your company? Simple. Its best to prepare for the worst.
 

What are the risks?

The chances of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) event, either natural or man-made, are difficult to predict with certainty. EMPs can be caused by natural phenomena like solar flares or by artificial means such as aggressive acts of war.

In terms of impact, the extent of damage from an EMP event would depend on several factors, including the intensity of the pulse and your preparedness. A solar flare big enough can damage all the data within range. This could be an entire city, phone, telecommunications, power, transport (cars, buses, trains, planes), computers, mobile phones and all the data they contain.

Most modern devices use SSDs (flash data), which are susceptible to EMPs. Even most backups are stored using this same technology. Imagine all the data being wiped from your phone or computer, and your entire workplace losing their data in seconds.

Many factors influence the extent of the damage, including the intensity of the EMP and the specific characteristics of the devices involved. It’s also worth noting that there are various methods for protecting electronics from EMPs. For example, Faraday cages can provide effective shielding against EMPs. Additionally, some types of data storage, such as optical media and tape backups, are slightly less susceptible to EMPs. It is important to have a comprehensive data protection strategy that includes measures to mitigate the potential impact of EMPs.

A report for Lloyd’s in 2013 states a Carrington-level extreme geomagnetic storm is almost inevitable in the future. Using its own models and simulations, it puts the estimated population at risk at between 20 and 40 million, with the outages lasting up to 1–2 years.

However, it’s important to note that these are potential scenarios, and actual outcomes could vary significantly. Governments and private organisations worldwide are aware of these risks and are currently sweeping the issue under the rug because implementing EMP-safe technology is just too expensive. So we are doing something about it.

Will all data get wiped?

Not all data will be wiped, but the aftermath could be a mixed bag of corrupted hard drives and servers unable to start, leading to an incomprehensible nightmare for IT staff at data centres. Most data centres, where government entities and large companies host data across multiple regions, are still unprepared for a targeted, aggressive EMP event. It is expected that a data centre affected by a severe EMP could permanently lose a large portion of its local customers’ data. This is currently considered an acceptable risk within their terms and agreements.

Why isn't anyone concerned?
If the public demanded that the infrastructure prepare for this, there is simply no way services can afford to implement EMP technology cost-effectively.

Natural or Political take your pick.

The natural risk of an EMP is enough to concern you, but now during the current political climate its even more reason to be concerned.

Solar flares creating EMP are predicted to be every 20 years. As technology has advanced so much in the past few decades, we don't really have an idea as to how catastrophic this event will be. We can model predictions based on past events:

Carrington Event (1859): This event occurred on August 29 and September 2, 1859, and is the most powerful solar storm in recorded history. It disrupted the fledgling telegraph systems and sparked fires around the world. The event was witnessed in Victoria, Australia, where it affected the transmission of signals coinciding with the aurora australis.

Solar Flare vs. AT&T (1972): On August 4, 1972, a major solar flare knocked out long-distance phone communication across some states in the United States, including Illinois.

Major Power Failures from Geomagnetic Storm (1989): A solar flare triggered a regional blackout in Quebec, Canada.

For Politically driven EMP events, especially in an era when wars are again commonplace and countries are at war for resources and territory .The military are (of course) far more aware of the risks and potential threats than everyday civilians and we don't claim to have any insider information.

Whether or not eBombs are a thing of science fiction, the military already prepare their vehicles and operational bases for EMP attacks.

A nuclear detonation in the atmosphere could cause a severe EMP for an entire continent. Taking 1-2 years to repair with a potential cost of billions.