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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]

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]

Airtricity To Deploy Evidian’s Single Sign On Solutions for Secure Application Access
posted on 18/01/2008

Airtricity, the renewable energy company, is to deploy Enterprise SSO and Mobile E-SSO solutions from Evidian, for all its users internationally. The solutions have been supplied by Evidian premier partner in Ireland, Evros. The Evidian single sign-on solutions will enhance Airtricity’s staff productivity by simplifying systems access, without compromising security. It also eliminates the risks of staff having to remember and use multiple passwords to access key applications. The Evidian Mobile E-SSO solution is also giving Airtricity staff secure access to corporate applications from any PC or PDA anywhere, via a web portal. Uniquely Mobile E-SSO manages the central user directory and password repository to ensure that staff can always gain secure remote access to corporate resources. Liam Ó'Riain, IS Operations Manager for Airtricity commented: “We wanted to protect access to our corporate information with a single, consistent security policy that’s easy to use and with minim... [more]

IT managers complacent about VoIP infrastructure security threats
posted on 04/01/2008

A recent survey conducted by NetIQ, examining the use of VoIP today within organisations, has revealed that many IT Managers are turning a blind eye to security threats which could compromise their VoIP infrastructure. The findings come as the SANS Institute in its annual round up of the most significant risks facing end users, recently announced that VOIP servers and phones ranked within their top 20 security risks for 2007. Their experts have warned that the rapid adoption of systems in order to achieve cost savings has led many organisations to overlook vulnerabilities such as VoIP phishing scams, eavesdropping, toll fraud, or denial-of-service attacks. The research which was carried out by NetIQ amongst IT managers either using or planning to deploy VoIP systems in mid to large enterprises, reveals that more than half of all respondents (59%) rated as “low” or “very low” the threat of viruses or worms attacking their VoIP system. Spam over IP (SPIT) and SIP compromises were equal... [more]

Encryption solutions are not enough to secure data
posted on 28/12/2007

Companies and public sector bodies alike are at risk from unauthorised access to and the loss of valuable corporate and personal data. Recent events in the news have highlighted just how real this risk is. However, achieving confidentiality of data through encryption is straightforward, claims Dr. Bernard Parsons, CTO of BeCrypt. A challenge that organisations face is how to strike the right balance between confidentiality, integrity and availability, particularly when data is exchanged between partner organisations. Technology is available to secure data, but processes also need to be in place to ensure compliance and enable access to the encrypted information. Achieving data confidentiality Achieving confidentiality of data is a straightforward process with encryption, and technology is available today to enable this to happen. Solutions that are transparent to the user and therefore minimise the impact on how the user works are available that can provide an assured level of confid... [more]

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