Not only does the CyberStor system, by means of sophisticated mobile backup capabilities, ensure that important data can never be lost, but it also automatically removes critical data, guaranteeing there is no breach of security in the event of theft or loss of the laptop.

In order to secure every user's data from unwanted intrusion, all data are stored in an encrypted format, and all communications between the laptop and storage server are encrypted. Users can choose between the DES, Triple DES, and Blowfish encryption algorithms. AES is soon to be added.

With CyberStor, a laptop user is truly mobile. No longer is it a requirement to have access to a land-line to be able to store data remotely, nor is it absolutely essential to be in the vicinity of a Wi-Fi access point. Remote connectivity over each and any form of connectivity technology currently available is guaranteed.

The CyberStor system incorporates the most efficient backup technology available today, which can accurately extract the changes that have been made to a file since the last backup. This efficiency is achieved by using the powerful FastBIT difference engine to identify and extract the binary-level differences on two versions of any file. The technology works on any type of file. On average, FastBIT backups are more than six times smaller and faster than with Delta Block technology.

FastBIT, combined with advanced compression algorithms, ensures that data transfer volumes are minimized and that, for any given transmission bandwidth, connection times are minimized correspondingly.

All users of the CyberStor system have instant access to the restoration of any version of their data files. The technique used in the FastBIT incremental backups makes it possible to store a considerable file history, ready for retrieval. Although each incremental backup contains only the small changed portions of the file in question, the server software has the capability of recovering any version of a file, from the initial backup to the last incremental backup, and also every version in between.

Options are available in the client software to help automate the backup process, ensuring that the user's data are backed up on a regular basis without any necessity for the user to specify that a backup should be implemented..

The CyberStor system supports the ability to run any third-party application(s) before or after a backup or restore. For instance, CyberStor can be configured to run a virus scanner before a backup and a defragmentation utility after a backup. A virus scanner can also be configured to run after every restore.

Since the FastBIT technology leverages CPU power to achieve a very substantial reduction in file size, it can be taxing on the processor. Since some backups are done while the user is working on the laptop and some are done when there is no user activity, CyberStor permits CPU utilization to be configured, either allocating the backup application all the processing power it needs, or making it subordinate to other tasks.

The CyberStor system supports a silent mode that will allow the backup program to run silently in the background without displaying any windows or task bar icons. This allows the user to continue working, with CyberStor running at a lower priority than the current work in progress.

An event manager is provided to alert users of any missed or failed backups or unsuccessful transmission connections. If a backup fails to complete successfully, it can either be restarted manually or the event manager will try to reconnect/complete the backup when the laptop is restarted or CyberStor is next executed.

All backup and restore transactions are thoroughly logged on the client and at the remote data storage server. The user, or administrator, can quickly review and print the client logs from the client application. CyberStor maintains a master log of all general user activity and it records detailed information for each user, in order to help track usage and aid in technical support. This facility can also prove invaluable in forensic audit situations.

The client software can be configured to send an e-mail upon any successful backup or a backup with errors or warnings. A summary of the attempt is sent in the body of the message, and the complete log file may be attached as an option. This is an invaluable administrator aid.

CyberStor features the ability to create an unlimited number of backup sets. These backup sets can either be run manually or they can be set to a schedule to run once or multiple times per day. In the case of a large number of laptops in the field, an administrator can utilize set-creation to pre-define tasks considered to be obligatory and thereby ensure that they are implemented.

Upon installation, a small application is configured to run in the Windows System Tray. This application monitors the scheduling process and gives the end-user quick access to a number of useful functions, should this prove necessary.

CyberStor supplies toolbars for users to quickly access commonly used functions. The toolbars can be customized and displayed according to the user's individual preference.

All version upgrades can be distributed to end-users automatically. When a new version of the client software is available, the update patches are installed on the server for the client to update to the latest version automatically. All update patches are created with the same FastBIT technology to reduce transfer time. Upgrades are executed seamlessly, with no user intervention required.