Redefining Federal Backup Security Through Zero Access®
In today’s evolving Federal landscape, data protection must go beyond encryption and zero trust access control. Federal agencies require absolute assurance that backup data remains untouchable, even from insiders. Jeskell Systems, a trusted Federal IT solutions provider and IBM Platinum Business Partner, has partnered with Cobalt Iron® to introduce a next-generation Zero-Access Vault™ designed to meet those exact demands.
Built on the proven Cobalt Iron Compass Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, this advanced architecture is engineered specifically for Federal backup, storage, and compliance needs. It moves beyond traditional zero trust principles to deliver a Zero Access framework, ensuring that no human being, not even an administrator, can access, alter, or compromise protected data. The result is a fully automated, tamper-proof, and cyber-resilient backup environment built for the highest levels of Federal security.
From Zero Trust to Zero Access
While zero-trust frameworks validate users and devices before access is granted, they still rely on credential management and still allow access to IT resources, which leaves room for risk. The Zero-Access Vault™ eliminates the risk of access entirely. There are no user accounts, no administrator logins, and no manual entry points, which means credentials cannot be stolen, phished, or misused.
All operations occur through analytics–driven automation within a hermetically sealed environment. Managed centrally by the Cobalt Iron® Compass platform, the vault enforces complete isolation from human intervention, creating a level of protection stronger than traditional zero trust. Each packet of data is individually encrypted using TLS, making it impossible to reassemble or tamper with.
For Federal agencies operating under strict mandates for zero trust and data sovereignty, this model represents the next evolution of data protection: zero access by design, providing complete assurance that sensitive information remains secure, inaccessible, and unaltered.
Designed for Compliance and Control
The Zero-Access Vault™ is built, hosted, and secured entirely in the United States, meeting the rigorous standards required for FIPS, HIPAA, and other Federal compliance frameworks. It delivers immutable, encrypted backups across all storage tiers, ensuring agencies can restore operations quickly and confidently after a cyber event or other data loss.
Through continuous logging, AI-driven monitoring, and advanced analytics, security teams gain complete transparency into all activities across the system. This combination of automation, encryption, and auditability allows agencies to meet compliance requirements while reducing administrative overhead and minimizing operational risk. The result is an environment that not only defends data but also simplifies how it is managed, verified, and maintained.
Eliminating Insider Threats and Strengthening Resilience
Insider threats remain one of the most significant challenges facing Federal IT environments. The Zero-Access Vault™ removes this vulnerability entirely. Because no human, internal or external, can log in or alter data, there is no opportunity for credential misuse or privilege of escalation.
In the event of a ransomware attack or breach attempt, the vault’s immutable design and automated recovery capabilities ensure that data remains intact and available. This approach enables agencies to maintain continuity and resilience under any circumstance, preserving mission-critical operations, and safeguarding public trust.
The Jeskell Federal Advantage
With more than 35 years of Federal IT expertise, Jeskell Systems continues to help agencies modernize infrastructure and strengthen data protection. Through its partnership with Cobalt Iron®, Jeskell delivers the Zero-Access Vault™ to bring Federal organizations a secure, compliant, and high-performance backup solution that eliminates risk and simplifies management.
Together, Jeskell and Cobalt Iron® are redefining what Federal data protection looks like. The Zero-Access Vault™ ensures that data cannot be accessed, altered, or stolen. It represents a new standard for Federal backup security—automated, resilient, and always ready to defend the mission.
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