Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Stop Data Theft From ALL Removable Media Devices

Total removable media data protection is now available from Avanquest UK, putting an end to the worry and misery of data loss from a mobile workforce. This latest security solution builds on the Avanquest portfolio of security solutions, which begins with simple anti-theft locks through to total enterprise encryption software.

Enabling employees to store and access data remotely ‘on the move’ is key to their productivity. However, it is also one of IT’s biggest threats, because these personal storage devices are easily lost or stolen.

Indeed, the alleged accidental loss of a Perth and Kinross Council employee’s USB key containing council information, as reported on 21st March in the Perth Advertiser, illustrates just how easily confidential data can be lost or stolen through carelessness or theft.

Portable storage devices and removable media that connect to the network through USB, WiFi, FireWire and Bluetooth are becoming more common every day, and devices such as USB flash drives, iPods, PDAs and even CDs pose a serious security threat, because anyone with access to corporate PCs can download company information or infect the network with malware.

By combining ControlGuard’s Endpoint Access Manager with SanDisk Manager, Avanquest is able to offer the complete solution to protect against data loss, identity theft and malicious intent, delivering protection to both the company and their employees.

ControlGuard’s Endpoint Access Manager program offers complete endpoint security by controlling, monitoring and logging how information is downloaded and uploaded from PCs, removable media and portable devices including modems, printers, scanners, external hard drives and smart ‘phones. In fact, Endpoint Access Manager is the only endpoint security solution to offer management of all removable media, input/output USB devices and communication interfaces.

SanDisk Manager centrally deploys tracks, manages and audits the activity of company information stored on corporate drives in sizes from 256MB to 4GB, even after they have left the network. It remotely manages passwords, backs up information, enforces device usage policy, and even remotely disables lost or stolen drives.

About Avanquest Software:

Avanquest Software is a global developer and leading publisher of best-selling personal and professional software designed for utilities, office productivity, communications and mobility worldwide. Avanquest Software products are marketed in over 100 countries, through ecommerce, OEM partnerships and IT resellers. Founded in 1984 as BVRP Software and listed since December 1996 on Euronext (ISIN FR0004026714), Avanquest Software forms part of the Eurolist, NextEconomy segment and SBF 250 index.

Additional information on Avanquest Software is available at www.avanquest.co.uk

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