Proton, the company most known for its end-to-end encrypted email service, recently announced a new service to add to its 'Proton Drive' data backup tool. Proton Drive functions similarly to Google Drive, offering encrypted network storage accessible from a multitude of smart devices, including smartphones, computers, and tablets.
Proton announced a new feature coming to Proton Drive titled 'Photo Backup.' While the name implies the purpose of the tool, its function is a little more deep. The tool can be automatically configured to backup photos on a device to a private, secure server. Which photo folders to automatically back up can be customized similarly to Google Drive. Additionally, the option to geotag photos with the location they were taken from is optional on Proton Drive. Lastly, the encryption for the transfer of the photos from the smart device to the server is completely secure, with even the metadata of each photo being encrypted to make the resulting image indecipherable by malicious actors.
Automated Data Backup Tools
'Proton Drive' Launched a Photo Backup Service for Android
Trend Themes
1. End-to-end Encrypted Data Storage - Proton Drive offers encrypted network storage accessible from multiple devices, providing secure data backup.
2. Automated Photo Backup - Proton Drive's 'Photo Backup' tool automatically backs up photos to a private, secure server.
3. Secure Metadata Encryption - Proton Drive encrypts the metadata of each photo, ensuring the resulting image is indecipherable by malicious actors.
Industry Implications
1. Cloud Storage - Proton Drive competes with Google Drive as an encrypted network storage solution.
2. Mobile Device Backup - Proton Drive's 'Photo Backup' tool offers automated photo backup for smartphones, computers, and tablets.
3. Data Security - Proton Drive's encryption and secure transfer of photos provide enhanced data security for users.