Novell Expands Encryption Capabilities With ZENworks Endpoint Security Management
January 14 2008 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
New multilingual endpoint security offering from Novell delivers
enhanced encryption around the globe WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 14
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novell today announced the availability
of ZENworks(R) Endpoint Security Management with expanded
encryption functionality and local language support. This
policy-based security solution offers improved encryption for
personal data management, removable storage and white-listed
devices, as well as increased security for fixed disks. With
ZENworks Endpoint Security Management, enterprise customers have
granular control over their endpoint ports and devices allowing
them to confidently protect and secure their corporate data.
"Encryption is becoming a critical necessity for business," said
Chris Christiansen, Program Vice President, Security Products &
Services at IDC. "Companies in all industries are facing an
onslaught of compliance regulations, as well as security threats,
that demand they protect their data from unauthorized access.
Integrated encryption functionality and password policies secure
corporate assets from endpoint threats that are increasing with
mobile computing. These tools are also essential for helping IT
administrators enforce corporate and regulatory compliance
requirements ensuring that confidential information remains
appropriately encrypted at all times and is always properly handled
and accessed only by authorized individuals." Available in nine
languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese and Japanese, ZENworks Endpoint Security
Management offers expanded USB control for non-storage peripheral
devices like mouses and printers, allowing administrators to
dictate device access to the network using criteria such as
manufacturer name and device model number. With this enhanced
solution, companies can also disable "autorun" and "autoplay"
features which can protect their corporate networks against the
increasing threat of data theft using USB and MP3 devices, known as
"thumbsucking" and "podslurping." A member of the ZENworks family
of system management offerings, ZENworks Endpoint Security
Management delivers expanded safe harbor controls for data
encryption. This enables the end user to specify encryption
policies down to the "My Documents" folder on his or her hard
drive, providing control and flexibility while still allowing the
corporate IT administrator to centrally manage and ensure data
security. In addition, this new release includes enhanced password
features that provide improved security for lost or stolen laptops
by requiring an additional password to prove user identity before
permitting decryption of data. The solution also offers optional
strong password protection for added control over removable storage
devices, in addition to encryption that supports both removable
storage and white-listed preferred devices by serial number. "As
laptop usage continues to grow, the encryption capabilities of
ZENworks Endpoint Security Management are needed now more than
ever," said Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager
of Novell(R) Systems and Resource Management. "With the increase in
computing mobility, we are also seeing an increase in corporate
data breaches and lost equipment. ZENworks Endpoint Security
Management can help customers secure their network and defend their
corporate data, without inhibiting their employees from using the
tools they need to do their jobs effectively." About Novell Novell,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) delivers infrastructure software for the Open
Enterprise. Novell is a leader in desktop to data center operating
systems based on Linux and the software required to secure and
manage mixed IT environments. Novell helps customers around the
world minimize cost, complexity and risk, allowing them to focus on
innovation and growth. For more information, visit
http://www.novell.com/. Novell and ZENworks are registered
trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. *Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All
other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. DATASOURCE: Novell, Inc. CONTACT: Kerry Adorno of Novell,
Inc., +1-781-464-8042, ; or Amanda Munroe of SHIFT Communications,
+1-617-779-1816, , for Novell, Inc. Web site:
http://www.novell.com/
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