With the cost of TV and film productions routinely running into the eight figures, entertainment companies should do whatever possible to safeguard all the data generated over the course of producing a project. This data includes everything from dailies to call sheets to payroll and private information. If project content or personal private information leaks and becomes public, it can seriously impact the production and expose those involved to legal consequences.
Having said that, however, it’s undoubtedly true that many productions fail to establish adequate safeguards for their valuable data. Part of this is due to the challenges posed by having teams in remote locations and using outdated data storage methods like JBODs that are easy to misplace, break or steal. When shooting on location, valuable footage and other materials must be securely stored until it can be sent back to the main production hub.
Starting a project with secure, durable data storage helps remote teams prevent leaks, data loss, and other risks. Ciphertex Data Security® products, like the SecureNAS® Series, provide advanced data protection and serve as secure network hubs. Teams of up to 10 people can connect and work at full performance on location. Reliable storage solutions keep valuable footage and sensitive data safe until they return to the main production hub. The Ciphertex® infographic below shows best practices for data protection in the entertainment industry to ensure smooth, secure productions.
