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This partnership marks an important step forward for business resilience, combining Sona’s trusted expertise in risk and insurance with Firevault’s world-first approach to data protection: security through physical disconnection. ### **Taking data out of harm’s reach** With more than 1,500 clients across the UK and a long-standing reputation for personal service, **Sona Insurance Solutions** has built its business on protecting what matters most. The team of 20 provides tailored cover across cyber, commercial, and high-value personal insurance, supporting SMEs, mid-market, and corporate clients. Through this new partnership, Sona’s clients will now be able to access **Firevault’s [Vault](//vault)** a secured offline digital vault that protects sensitive data by keeping it physically disconnected from the internet. Available in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB configurations, each vault is identity-locked, offline when idle, and functions like a **digital safety deposit box** for business-critical information. > “This partnership represents a natural extension of what we stand for: proactive protection, not just reaction,” said **Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance Solutions**. > > “Our clients rely on us to help them safeguard what matters most. By bringing Firevault into our offering, we’re giving them a way to take data completely out of harm’s reach, it’s protection before the policy even needs to respond.” ### **Redefining business resilience** Cyber threats are now a daily concern for UK businesses, from ransomware and data theft to compliance breaches and operational disruption. The collaboration between Sona and Firevault represents a new way forward, one that focuses on **prevention rather than recovery**. > “Sona shares our belief that the future of resilience isn’t about adding more online tools it’s about reducing exposure altogether,” said **Mark Fermor, Co-Founder & Director of Firevault**. > “Through this partnership, we’re helping business leaders take back control of their most valuable data and strengthen their ability to recover quickly when it matters most.” > **David Bailey, Co-Founder & Director of Firevault**, added: > “This collaboration reinforces the principle that prevention is more powerful than recovery. Together with Sona, we’re making ‘offline by default’ a reality for companies that want to protect their crown-jewel data before an incident occurs.” ### **About Sona Insurance Solutions** Based in Colchester, **Sona Insurance Solutions** is an independent broker serving more than 1,500 clients across the UK. The firm specialises in tailored insurance and risk management for SMEs, mid-market, and corporate clients, with expertise spanning cyber liability, directors & officers (D&O) cover, and high-value asset protection. Sona’s approach is built on trust, service, and independence, providing practical advice and proactive protection to help clients manage today’s most complex risks with confidence. 🔗 [www.sonainsurance.com](https://www.sonainsurance.com) ### **Partner with Firevault** If you’re an insurance provider, broker, or technology partner interested in offering offline protection to your clients, [**get in touch with our team**](/partners) to explore partnership opportunities. About the author ![Mark Fermor](/assets/mark-fermor-aWtKNSv7.jpg) ### Mark Fermor [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfermor) Director & Co-Founder Co-founder of Firevault, focused on offline secure storage and protecting individuals and businesses from fraud, fines, loss and damage. Speaker, owner and advisor. The Firevault view**Offline Secure Storage® keeps a clean copy beyond the reach of an attacker.**[Why #OSS →](/why-oss) Control systems and access**Cut the physical paths attackers and third parties depend on.**[Explore Control →](/solutions/control) Get started**Get started, or talk to a member of the team.**[Get started →](/get-started) How Firevault would handle this ## A recovery copy an attacker cannot reach Offline Secure Storage® keeps a clean copy of your data on hardware that is physically disconnected, so backup and recovery do not depend on systems an intruder can touch. 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