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BeCrypt Trusted Client 2.0 includes support for wireless networks
posted on 11/02/2008

BeCrypt has launched the latest version of Trusted Client, v2.0, a secure configurable operating system that fits on a USB flash drive. The system allows a trusted environment on an untrusted host and is used for thin-client applications, web or email access or for stand-alone applications. All information on the USB stick is encrypted to ensure confidentiality and integrity of data. The new version, 2.0, has been developed to be more easily configured by systems integrators, consultancies and specialist suppliers to meet customer needs, and includes improved support for wired and wireless networks, email and office productivity software. The new version has been designed with a modular approach to enable third party components to be built in. It can support a variety of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) including Juniper and AEP, as well as Network Access Control (NAC) components. Management technology is provided to support deployment and revocation events. Version 2.0 runs mo... [more]

Laptop Guardian remotely secures, monitors, manages and locates mobile computers
posted on 07/02/2008

The recent revelation that the UK Ministry of Defence has lost approximately 600 laptops is just the latest in a long line of examples of organisations being sloppy about securing devices that contain confidential personal data. With TJ Maxx, Nationwide Building Society and King’s Mill Hospital in Nottinghamshire all losing critical information as a result of laptop theft, it’s clear that no industry sector is immune. On the face of it, a straightforward solution to this problem would be to ban employees from downloading confidential data onto all portable devices, but Alcatel-Lucent argues this approach is impractical. Laptop sales are now greater than desktop sales and changing working practices mean employees are required to – and desire to – work more flexibly, from anywhere and at anytime. Instead of turning the laptop into a ‘second-class’ device, which staff can only use for less critical communications, Alcatel-Lucent believes that organisations should focus resources o... [more]

Cygnia Technologies selects BeCrypt encryption for secure mobile solutions
posted on 06/02/2008

Cygnia Technologies Limited, an IT solutions and service provider based in the UK, has chosen security products from BeCrypt to deliver secure mobile solutions to clients. The company selected BeCrypt for its range of encryption products that have been approved both for the corporate marketplace and central and local government use. Cygnia Technologies focuses on the IT security and data governance markets and claims that its new agreement with BeCrypt enables it to respond quickly to client’s needs for secure solutions that support remote and mobile workforces. Cygnia will be able to resell the full BeCrypt product set. Of these BeCrypt’s DISK Protect® Baseline, DISK Protect Enhanced, PDA Protect® Baseline, Removable Media Module and Advanced Port Control have been designed to meet stringent government security standards and have been approved by the UK Government. BeCrypt Trusted Client, which has been awarded a CCT Mark, is a safe, configurable operating system that fits on ... [more]

MicroWorld partners with microCAT to target SMB and Enterprise market in Germany
posted on 01/02/2008

MicroWorld Technologies has signed up an agreement with Germany’s IT solution provider and consultants, microCAT GmbH, appointing them as the firm’s Enterprise Partner for Germany. The partnership will enable both companies to work together in helping organizations and business houses better protect their Information Systems. microCAT has an established client base comprising of companies from various industries and service segments. Some of the key areas of microCAT’s operations are Mobility Solutions, Information Worker solutions, and Networking Infrastructure solutions. Ravi Shankar, Country Manager of MicroWorld GmbH, said on the business association: “The partnership with microCAT will enable us to leverage our technological advantage with their tremendous understanding of the German market pulse. We will work with microCAT to actively promote our solutions eScan and MailScan to Enterprises and SMBs looking for centrally managed security”. “Germany is the land of Precision En... [more]

Computer Geeks to market Engate Anti-Spam security
posted on 30/01/2008

Engate Technology Corporation has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Computer Geeks. Under the agreement, Computer Geeks will market and support Engate’s network profiling anti-spam products for service providers, enterprises and businesses. “We’re pleased to partner with Engate and provide our customers with superior email security solutions that will affordably protect their information technology assets from established and new threats,” said Parker Ledbetter, president and CEO, Computer Geeks, Inc. “We performed a detailed evaluation of many leading anti-spam solutions, and Engate was the best choice in delivering superior accuracy with the lowest rate of false positives. Our customers now benefit from Engate’s proactive protection and all the productivity and IT cost savings that are generated from their network layer spam interdiction.” "Computer Geeks is a highly regarded reseller known for delivering quality IT security solutions," said Wil Cochran, pr... [more]

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