How Safe is Your Data?

27-05-2009

Data loss caused by lost or stolen computers

Recent revelations concerning lost or stolen mobile systems from government bodies has caused many companies to focus again on security and how they can prevent sensitive data from being lost or stolen. At the root of many data loss incidents is the fact that organisations are simply not aware of how sensitive information is being used.

If a laptop is stolen, do you know what information was on it? Do you know where users are storing data across your systems and networks? If many people in your organisation have access to the same computer, then it is not enough to simply provide full disk encryption as it will not prevent employees accessing some data that they should not see.

Other measures taken should include improved staff awareness training and monitoring and, where appropriate, encryption both on media and through secure e-mail channels.

Encryption can provide a big part of the solution, but there seems to be a widespread perception that encryption is complex, costly and only applicable for use in highly secure environments. Select Legal are resellers of DESlock+ encryption software. DESlock+ brings professional data security within the reach of either single users or groups.

A tool your staff can understand

DESlock+ has a simple and intuitive interface that means good data security will not affect your productivity.

• With a Microsoft Outlook add-in, e-mails can be automatically encrypted and keys can be generated to send to other users.
• Limiters can also be set on how many times encrypted files may be forwarded.
• Files can be password protected or encryption algorithms can be used if you don’t want to pass on the protection key.
• Files can be encrypted/decrypted on any PC which has the software installed and once encrypted, the file will not run without the correct key being present. Just log onto the password protected key files when you log on to access the files. Log out of DESlock+ and the encrypted folder/files vanish from your PC.
• Simply drag and drop to store a file in an encrypted folder, or drag an encrypted file out of the folder to remove the encryption.
• Files can also be stored on a USB stick to take with you.

Peace of Mind

DESlock+ can give you peace of mind, protecting your data should the worst happen and your laptop/USB stick is lost or stolen.

• Meet Government and industry regulatory requirements
• Protect your organisation, your customers and your staff
• Protect your productivity and minimise help-desk time
• Manage thousands of users from from a single console
• Protect all your sensitive data on the move

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