Fireproof Media Safes

In today's high-tech world, data is vital and needs to be protected by more than passwords. Fireproof media safes offer an excellent way to protect media and data files that would otherwise be destroyed in the event of a fire or other natural disaster. These safes are often rated by how long they can withstand fire and by the maximum temperatures they can protect against. Many of these safes also offer protection against water, humidity, and other changes in climate.

Typically, fireproof media safes are made to protect hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and other audio and video media from the extreme temperatures a fire will produce. This type of media is often more fragile than paper documents and will be destroyed at much lower temperatures. Correspondingly, fireproof media safes afford a greater degree of protection than traditional safes and have become a required component in most businesses or home offices. Other Media Fireproofing Options Fireproof media safes are typically more expensive than standard safes due to the greater degree of protection they afford. Rather than a full-sized safe, another option for data and media protection is a supplementary media chest or drawer than can be incorporated into an existing fireproof safe. These add-on fireproof media safes can often provide the same type of protection but can be purchased for far less than the larger models.

Media Fire Protection by the Numbers
The National Fire Protection Association has estimated that nearly 70 percent of businesses do not have their critical files sufficiently protected. With eight businesses starting on fire every hour in the United States, producing over two billion dollars in yearly losses, a fireproof media safe can be a critical in protecting any business from catastrophic loss. When purchasing your safe, make sure to get one that will provide the space you need and the degree of protection required.