MSP360 Backup Free Adds Client-Side Encryption and Expands Object Lock Support

The update adds stronger backup security to MSP360's free cloud backup software for personal users, with file-level backup on Windows, macOS, and Linux and image-based backup on Windows.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSP360, a provider of backup, remote access, and RMM software, today announced the addition of client-side encryption and expanded Object Lock support in MSP360 Backup Free.

MSP360 Backup Free is free cloud backup software for personal use on standalone, non-domain-joined computers. It provides file-level backup and image-based backup on Windows, and file-level backup on macOS and Linux, with backup data stored in compatible cloud or local storage selected by the user. The update strengthens Backup Free's security capabilities by adding client-side encryption and expanding its existing Object Lock support to protect a broader range of backup data.

Client-side encryption and Object Lock address different backup security risks. Encryption protects data confidentiality by encrypting backups before they leave the source machine, helping keep their contents unreadable if storage access is compromised. Object Lock supports immutability by restricting the deletion or overwriting of protected data during a defined retention period. Together, they provide layered protection against both data exposure and data loss.

"Free backup software should not require users to compromise on security," said Anton Zorin, VP of Product and Partnerships, at MSP360. "Client-side encryption helps keep backup contents private, while Object Lock helps preserve protected recovery points. Backup Free now provides both safeguards without a software subscription."

Availability
Client-side encryption and expanded Object Lock support are available immediately in MSP360 Backup Free. Explore MSP360 Backup Free, including file-level and image-based cloud backup capabilities at our site.

About MSP360 Backup Free
MSP360 Backup Free is free cloud backup software for personal users and standalone, non-domain-joined computers. It provides file-level backup on Windows, macOS, and Linux and image-based backup on Windows. Users can store backups in compatible public cloud or local storage of their choice. The software has no subscription fee; charges from third-party cloud storage providers may apply.

About MSP360
Established in 2011 by a group of IT professionals, MSP360 provides simple, reliable backup and IT management solutions for MSPs and IT departments worldwide. The MSP360 platform combines an easy-to-use backup solution for best-in-class data protection, secure remote access to support customers and team members, and painless RMM for IT infrastructure.

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