Port security tool released
Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a player in mobile data protection, on Monday released the Pointsec Device Protector solution which extends its enterprise data protection to include complete port and storage device management.
MUMBAI: Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a player in mobile data protection, on Monday released the Pointsec Device Protector solution which extends its enterprise data protection to include complete port and storage device management. The Pointsec Device Protector addresses internal threats through a combination of port management, content filtering and optional media encryption.
"While organisations of all sizes are scrambling to protect their sensitive information through security solutions designed for networks, port security is one avenue of data loss at the end point that many IT managers are just now becoming aware of through recently reported data breaches," said Erik Johannisson, chief technology office, Pointsec Mobile Technologies.
Port security refers to securing an organisation against the threats USBs and other plug and play removable media devices that connect through computer ports, pose. These can connect directly into work-stations and function without IT authorization or knowledge. This gives an attacker the ability to import unauthorized data, unlicensed software, and other inappropriate material. These devices increase the risk of theft of intellectual property and proprietary information.
"While organisations of all sizes are scrambling to protect their sensitive information through security solutions designed for networks, port security is one avenue of data loss at the end point that many IT managers are just now becoming aware of through recently reported data breaches," said Erik Johannisson, chief technology office, Pointsec Mobile Technologies.
Port security refers to securing an organisation against the threats USBs and other plug and play removable media devices that connect through computer ports, pose. These can connect directly into work-stations and function without IT authorization or knowledge. This gives an attacker the ability to import unauthorized data, unlicensed software, and other inappropriate material. These devices increase the risk of theft of intellectual property and proprietary information.
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