FIS Data Restore offers a robust, Sheltered Harbor-certified solution to safeguard critical customer data for financial institutions. It provides ultimate protection against data theft or destruction resulting from unpredictable cyberattacks and natural disasters. As the first service provider officially certified for Sheltered Harbor Data Protection, FIS enables organizations to achieve their own Sheltered Harbor certification, confirming their data is securely protected. The service involves backing up core banking and brokerage account data into an immutable vault, ensuring peace of mind and resilience. Beyond initial setup, FIS manages ongoing support and maintenance. This solution helps financial institutions satisfy stringent regulatory requirements, such as those outlined in the FFIEC IT examination handbook, at an affordable cost. By implementing comprehensive recovery protocols, FIS Data Restore ensures business continuity, allowing essential services to continue even if critical systems fail. The process involves daily extraction of end customer deposit account data from the core banking system, followed by encryption, secure storage, and authenticated recovery procedures.

Features & Benefits

• Sheltered Harbor Certification & Compliance
  • FIS is the first certified provider, assisting clients in achieving and maintaining Sheltered Harbor certification for data protection, confirming data is protected.
• Immutable Data Protection
  • Safeguards core banking and brokerage account data by backing it up into an immutable vault, ensuring it cannot be altered or destroyed.
• Comprehensive Disaster Recovery
  • Protects against both cyberattacks (e.g., ransomware, data theft) and natural disasters, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Regulatory Adherence
  • Helps financial institutions comply with critical regulatory requirements, including the FFIEC IT examination handbook.
• Business Continuity Assurance
  • Provides robust recovery protocols to ensure essential services can continue uninterrupted even in the event of critical system failures.
• Managed Service
  • Offers ongoing support and maintenance, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations.
• Secure Data Lifecycle
  • Involves a multi-step process including daily data extraction, encryption, secure storage, and authenticated recovery.