Evidence of the Compliance & Best Practice Monster • Fear of litigation, fines and damage to corporate reputation • Limited knowledge of compliance obligations • Inappropriate use of storage technology • Disconnect between IT and business operations • Unclear roles and responsibilities • Lack of priority and investment QStar 3-2-1 Archive Solution Compliance & Best Practice monster is far too clever to be controlled by technology alone. It requires a multiple prong attack that includes the correct technology as part of a larger strategy with clearly defined processes. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and an IT department that truly understands business operations and priorities further exposes this monster’s hiding spots. A QStar archive within a 3-2-1 best practice framework facilitates a closer connection QStar Controls the Compliance & Best Practice Monster • Best Practice bridge between IT and business priorities • Policy based data retention with encryption options • Automated data migration for audit control • Leverage the strengths of WORM storage technologies • Foundation for compliance and investment justification The Compliance & Best Practice monster is like a spider weaving a menacing web within your data center. The threat of non- compliance with industry regulations or the absence of a best practice regime can entangle an organization with potentially fatal consequences. This arachnid thrives in dark environments where there is a lack of regulatory knowledge and little communication between business operations and IT administration. Here he is able to spin his web of fear and confusion and lie in wait for a corporate accident, audit or legal challenge. Once caught, it’s too late to react and the victim is left dangling hopelessly. Despite the real dangers posed by this treacherous spider, he is often ignored or given inadequate priority. Don’t be fooled. You may not see this monster, but he’s out there building his web and patiently waiting to spring his trap. Storage Monsters in your Data Center Compliance & Best Practice MONSTER PROFILE www.qstar.com 3 2 1 BEST PRACTICE ARCHIVING & DATA PROTECTION between business operations and IT administration. Advanced product features such as policy based data retention, file level encryption and automated data migration cut through the web of confusion with a well defined data management infrastructure. A QStar archive also supports a range of technologies including WORM (Write Once Read Many) storage devices that provide the data authenticity and audit control essential for any compliance environment. QStar solutions deliver a structured archive strategy that sheds light on the Compliance monster and sends him running from your data center.