Synology C2 Cloud Application C2 Backup Provides Data Protection for Windows Devices

Synology Inc. launches C2 cloud application C2 Backup that provides data protection for Windows devices, whether they are located at home or distributed across multiple offices.

C2 Backup For Individuals

“With C2 Backup, we provide a fresh alternative for those who want centralized protection of their devices, wherever they are,” said Yen-ju Lin, product manager, C2 Backup. “It is easy to set up and use, and requires no additional hardware to protect Windows devices, allowing users to start backing up today.“

C2 Backup For Businesses

Complete and centralized data protection
With C2 Backup for Individuals and C2 Backup for Businesses, everything on Windows PCs and servers can be securely and  backed up from a single console. This includes system configurations and software, files and folders, and external drives.

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Data backed up on C2 Backup is fully shielded vs. unauthorized access by end-to-end AES-256 encryption, with a user-held private key necessary to unlock backup files and sensitive information.

Flexible ways to schedule backups
C2 Backup makes use of forever-incremental backup to optimize storage and bandwidth.

Incremental backup reduces the amount of data uploaded for every backup to only those blocks that have changed, making backups more efficient.

Each subscriber can set their own individual version retention preferences. Retention policies can be tailored to meet individual needs or comply with corporate policies and regulations.

Finally, C2 Backup offers scheduling strategies to make sure that users never miss a backup. Users can choose to periodically execute backup tasks or be triggered by events such as screen locking, account logout, or device power-up.

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Fast and full restoration options
In the event of device failure, data loss, or ransomware attacks, C2 Backup’s recovery methods allow users to resume services. File-level recovery allows to retrieve any file needed immediately, while entire devices can be restored to their previous state with bare-metal recovery.

“Individual device owners can easily find and quickly download their backed-up data all by themselves by accessing the intuitive C2 Backup console,” Lin said. “Clear versioning also allows users to retrieve older copies of their files from the portal when needed.“

Unlimited endpoints and transparent pricing
Pricing for C2 Backup For Individuals is based on storage use, with no limit to the number of devices protected under each subscription. Annual subscription rates start at $2.99 per month for 300GB of backed-up data or $9.99 per month to protect up to 2TB.

Growing C2 family
C2 Backup is the newest member of the C2 family. Earlier this year Synology also launched C2 Transfer and C2 Password.

C2 Password is a cloud-based secure credentials management solution. It uses zero-knowledge encryption so that only authenticated users are able to access sensitive data. It also has built-in support for secure file storage and sharing.

C2 Transfer is a cloud solution that is designed to securely transfer files between businesses and their clients, partners, or other external parties. A one-time password (OTP) is sent to a sender-specific email address or phone number to ensure that only the intended recipient can access the files. It also has built-in support for image watermarks, download expiration dates, single-use downloads, and file requests to receive files securely.

Availability:
C2 Backup is offered in 2 subscription plans:

• C2 Backup for Individuals

• C2 Backup for Businesses.

Users who register for C2 Backup for Individuals until the end of 2021 are offered an extended 90-day free trial period, allowing them to test the new platform’s capabilities.

C2 Backup For Business will additionally let Microsoft 365 users backup data stored on Exchange Online.

C2 Transfer is available with the Pro plan subscription offering standalone accounts for smaller teams and freelancers. Centrally managed plans for larger businesses will be available shortly. Users can try its capabilities for free with ab extended 90-day free trial, valid until the end of 2021.

A free plan for C2 Password is available, and users can get started by logging in with their Synology account.