How does Cibecs handle remote workers with poor connectivity?

Cibecs uses activity-based performance throttling and source-based global deduplication to minimise data transfer. Backups run quietly in the background without impacting user productivity, and resume automatically when connectivity is restored.

Can users restore their own files without IT involvement?

Yes. Cibecs includes a self-service recovery agent where users can browse and restore their own files using independent snapshots for point-in-time recovery. This dramatically reduces IT support burden — customers like AFGRI report that users restore data without logging IT calls.

What happens if a laptop is lost or stolen?

Cibecs provides multiple layers of protection: geo-location tracking accurate to 10-20 metres via Google Maps, remote wipe to securely erase data, local file encryption to prevent unauthorised access, and access revocation. All backup data is maintained in the cloud for recovery to a replacement device.

How long does it take to deploy Cibecs across an organisation?

Cibecs can be deployed very quickly — Statistics South Africa went from no protection to policy setup and deployment across 460 users within 2 hours. The lightweight discovery agent deploys silently without user intervention, and policies are configured centrally from the cloud platform.

Does Cibecs protect Microsoft 365 and other SaaS data?

Yes. Cibecs Cloud-to-Cloud Backup protects Microsoft 365 (Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox. It provides unlimited AWS S3 backup storage with one-click point-in-time recovery and smart granular recovery by name, keyword, or attachment.

How does Cibecs help with compliance and audit requirements?

Cibecs provides centralised compliance reporting for regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, PoPPI, and ISO 27001. The platform supports encrypted backups, configurable retention and archival policies, and local device encryption. JSE-listed company Accentuate reported that Cibecs reduced their audit reporting time from days to minutes.

What is Cibecs SendMarc and how does DMARC protection work?

Cibecs SendMarc implements DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) to stop email impersonation. It verifies every email using your domain name, blocking illegitimate emails and ensuring only authenticated messages reach inboxes. Full protection status is guaranteed within 90 days, and companies can implement BIMI for brand logo authentication.

Can Cibecs help with hardware migration and PC refresh projects?

Yes. Cibecs includes an automated migration feature that allows IT to select old and new devices, then migrate all user files and profile settings to the new machine or OS in minutes. This eliminates the traditional risks of data loss during migration, which independent analysts Bloor Research found caused 60% of migration projects to overrun.

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About Cibecs

Cibecs is a global endpoint data protection and security platform founded in 2004, with over twenty years of experience developing software for endpoint data management, protection, and security. Recognised as one of CIO Review's Top 20 Most Promising Storage Solution Providers, Cibecs serves customers across 16 countries spanning South America, the USA, Europe, UK, Africa, Australia, Vietnam, India, and Singapore.

The Cibecs Endpoint Cloud platform covers a full suite of capabilities: near-CDP endpoint backup with AES 256-bit encryption, data loss prevention (DLP) with local file encryption, remote wipe, geo-location tracking, and data theft prevention. The platform also includes Cloud-to-Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox, as well as Email Threat Protection with attachment sandboxing, link rewriting, and message retraction. Cibecs SendMarc provides DMARC-based email authentication to prevent domain impersonation.

Built for organisations with 100 to 5,000 users, Cibecs Endpoint Cloud features free unlimited device discovery and inventory, centralised policy management, self-service file recovery, and automated hardware migration. The platform uses patent-pending zero-knowledge encryption key management and source-based global deduplication for massive bandwidth and storage savings. Backed by investors including Dr. Hasso Plattner (co-founder of SAP), Cibecs partners with industry heavyweights including Western Digital, Ingram Micro, and Microsoft, and is listed as a Microsoft Preferred Solution.

Key Capabilities

Near-CDP endpoint backup with AES 256-bit encryption

Cloud-to-Cloud backup (M365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, Dropbox)

Data loss prevention with local file encryption and remote wipe

Free unlimited device discovery and hardware/software inventory

Centralised cloud policy management and unified dashboard

Self-service file recovery with point-in-time snapshots

Geo-location tracking for lost or stolen devices

Email Threat Protection with attachment sandboxing and link rewriting

DMARC email authentication (SendMarc) with 90-day protection guarantee

Automated hardware and OS migration

Source-based global deduplication for bandwidth and storage savings

Compliance reporting for GDPR, HIPAA, PoPPI, and ISO 27001

Product Range

Explore the Cibecs solutions available through Cloud Ready Solutions.

Endpoint Cloud

Complete endpoint data protection and security

Near-CDP backup with AES 256-bit encryption
Data loss prevention (encryption, remote wipe, geo-locate)
Free unlimited device discovery and inventory
Self-service file recovery
Centralised cloud management
Compliance reporting

Cloud-to-Cloud Backup

SaaS application data protection

Microsoft 365 backup (Mail, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
Google Workspace backup
Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox backup
Unlimited AWS S3 storage (fair usage)
Point-in-time recovery
Zero installation and maintenance

Email Security Suite

Email threat protection and DMARC compliance

Email Threat Protection with attachment sandboxing
Link rewriting with time-of-click analysis
Message retraction for Microsoft 365
24/7 Live Threat Analyst Team
DMARC compliance (SendMarc) with 90-day guarantee
BIMI brand logo authentication

Common Use Cases

Distributed workforce endpoint data protection

Laptop and desktop backup with self-service recovery

Remote and hybrid worker data security during lockdowns

Ransomware defence and rapid data recovery

Enterprise PC refresh and OS migration projects

Microsoft 365 and SaaS application backup

Regulatory compliance reporting (GDPR, HIPAA, PoPPI, ISO 27001)

Device theft and loss protection with geo-location and remote wipe

Email domain impersonation prevention with DMARC

Government and public sector endpoint data protection

Customer Success Stories

Agriculture & Equipment

From Zero Backups to Protecting 8TB Across 350 Users

AFGRI

The Challenge

AFGRI had a software solution in place but it lacked the required functionality. Devices hung regularly, the network was under constant strain, and data recovery required lengthy IT support processes.

The Solution

Deployed Cibecs Endpoint Cloud to replace the failing solution. Self-service recovery enabled users to restore data without IT involvement. During COVID-19 lockdown, end users' data remained protected while working remotely.

Results

350 users protected with 8TB of data backed up

Recovery time reduced from days to minutes

Users restore data independently without logging IT support calls

Government & Development Finance

From Data Leakage Concerns to Complete Security

IDC (Industrial Development Corporation)

The Challenge

IDC had no endpoint backup strategy and faced numerous cases of data loss. Hardware could be replaced but data could not. With confidential client information worth billions, the reputational and legal risk was severe.

The Solution

After extensive market research, IDC selected Cibecs as its endpoint data protection provider. The entire data protection strategy now revolves around the Cibecs implementation, with encryption meeting stringent compliance requirements.

Results

100% recoverable data (up from 0%)

Automated backup replacing manual processes

100% data encryption on all endpoints

Government

Protecting Critical Government Data on End-User Devices

Statistics South Africa

The Challenge

Despite policy requiring data storage in shared folders, data consistently ended up on local devices. The Auditor General flagged that end-user data was not covered by any protection measures. Recovery took up to 5 days.

The Solution

Implemented Cibecs Endpoint Cloud across 460 users, going from no protection to policy setup and deployment within 2 hours. When COVID-19 lockdown hit shortly after implementation, Cibecs was core to the remote work data protection strategy.

Results

460 users protected with 8TB of data secured

Data recovery reduced from 5 days to 2 hours

Department invested in additional devices and Cibecs licences based on results

Manufacturing (JSE-Listed)

JSE-Listed Company Defeats Wannacry with Confidence

Accentuate

The Challenge

Accentuate needed to protect end-user data during lockdown and prevent data leaks. As a JSE-listed company audited every 6 months, compliance reporting was incredibly laborious and time-consuming to prepare.

The Solution

Deployed Cibecs to replace a user-reliant Windows-based solution. Cibecs reporting dramatically simplified the bi-annual audit process required by Exco and independent auditors.

Results

100% ransomware protection — maintained calm during Wannacry attacks

Compliance reporting reduced from days to minutes

Avoided hiring additional IT resources or third-party suppliers

Transport & Car Rental

Europcar Protects Corporate and Customer Data

Europcar

The Challenge

Europcar needed to protect corporate and customer data across distributed endpoint devices used by staff at rental locations.

The Solution

Deployed Cibecs Endpoint Cloud to provide continuous backup and protection of business-critical data across all endpoint devices.

Results

Comprehensive corporate and customer data protection achieved

Centralised visibility across distributed locations

"Cibecs has become invaluable in protecting our corporate and customer data" — Kevin Gair, IT Project Manager

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