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Symantec’s encryption products, now including PGP and Symantec Endpoint Encryption, enable organisations to deliver comprehensive data protection with proven standards-based technology. The easy-to-deploy solutions provide centralised policy management, accurate compliance-based reporting and true universal management of Symantec’s encryption products.
- PGP™ Portable from Symantec™
- PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption from Symantec™
- PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition from Symantec™
PGP™ Portable from Symantec™
PGP™ Portable from Symantec™ is a software-based solution that provides organisations with convenience and security by securing data on any USB removable storage device or optical media, to securely distribute, share, use and collaborate without requiring users who access and modify this data to install additional software or have special administrative privileges. Data encrypted using PGP Portable stays encrypted. Once authenticated, data on read/write removable storage devices can be modified and saved in place securely, without requiring local file decryption or manual encryption steps allowing for easy, secure collaboration amongst users.
Key Features:
Secure and Easy to Use:
- Any device, any media - Easily secure any removable storage device or any optical media including USB devices, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs, up to 128GB.
- Patent-pending extension to proven technology - PGP™ Portable from Symantec™ extends the highly trusted, proven, and vetted FIPS 140-2-validated AES 256-bit PGP™ Virtual Disk technology.
- No need to run specialised file browsers or applications - Users access data on PGP Portable-enabled USB drives and media as they would their regular data, using their native Microsoft® Windows or Apple® Mac OS X file system browser.
- No specialised disc burning software to install - Users can continue to use their disc burning software of choice when securing optical media with PGP Portable.
Share, Distribute, Collaborate:
- Access and modify data without installing additional software - Users with a valid passphrase can access data on PGP Portable-enabled devices without installing additional or specialised software.
- Create, drag, and drop - Native file browsing experience when using a PGP Portable-enabled USB device. No need to manually encrypt or decrypt individual files; the user experience is seamless.
- Secure in-place editing - PGP Portable provides in-place data editing while keeping data secure on the device. PGP Portable eliminates potential points of security failure; there is no need to decrypt, copy the data locally from the device, edit, and then copy back onto the device.
- Cross-platform - Create a PGP Portable-enabled device on Windows using PGP™ Desktop client software. Access secure data on both Windows and Mac OS X (does not require software installation).
Built for the Enterprise:
- Automatic policy enforcement - Removable device encryption policy is centrally managed, and automatically enforced by PGP Universal™ Server from Symantec™.
- Automation and provisioning - PGP Portable’s command line interface enables scripting and automation for quick configurations.
- Support for disaster recovery and forensics - Patented, secure, split recovery key ensures organisations have access to data in the case of a disclosure, audit, disaster or similar event.
- Self-help passphrase changes - Users with a valid passphrase can change the passphrase for a PGP Portable-enabled device without installing additional software. Corporate access to data is maintained in the event of passphrase changes.
- Extends an enterprise data protection strategy - PGP Portable is easily added on to PGP Corporation’s centrally managed full disk encryption, network file sharing, and email protection solutions.
Upgrade Information:
Free of Charge: Existing PGP Portable customers with a current maintenance contract may upgrade free of charge.
Upgrade: Version Upgrade SKUs can be used by customers to reinstate lapsed maintenance.
Marketing Description:
With USB memory devices now able to store gigabytes of data and available in hundreds of different form factors, it’s no surprise that they have become a key form for data exchange. But their convenience also presents a security risk if these devices are lost or stolen. Many data breaches within public and private enterprises have occurred because these small, convenient devices have been dropped in public places or stolen from the office. PGP™ Portable from Symantec™ is a software-based solution that provides organisations with convenience and security by securing data on any USB removable storage device or optical media without requiring software installations.
PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption from Symantec™
PGP Whole Disk Encryption from Symantec™ is a solution for protecting all data on an entire desktop, laptop, or removable disk drive. PGP Whole Disk Encryption transparently secures disk contents, including system and temporary files, automatically safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorised access. PGP Whole Disk Encryption provides worry-free protection against unauthorised access of private and confidential data.
Symantec is now offering thefollowing new license bundles:
- Symantec PGP Universal Server with Whole Disk Encryption 10.2
- Symantec PGP Universal Server and Whole Disk Encryption for Servers 10.2
- Symantec PGP Universal Server Limited with Whole Disk Encryption 10.2.
What’s New:
- AES-NI support for Mac OS X and Linux OS
- Support for Windows 7 SP1 (32- and 64-bit version)
- Support for RHEL 5.5, 6.0 and Ubuntu 10.04 Linux OS
- Support for Single Sign On for certificate-based users in BootGuard
Key Features:
- Rapid deployment – Automated deployments, platform independent, includes USB encryption.
- Centralised management – Automatic, centralised policy enforcement with single web-based management console for all clients.
- Easy passphrase and machine recovery – Local self-recovery, one-time-use token and other recovery options.
- Built PGP™ strong – High performance, optimised, and strong encryption, built with PGP™ Hybrid Cryptographic Optimiser (HCO) technology. FIPS 140-2 validated, CAPS-approved, DIPCOG-approved, CC EAL 4+ pending.
- User-friendly – Background encryption with throttle capabilities. Fewer passwords to remember with support for Windows® Single sign-on.
Upgrade Information:
Free of Charge: Existing PGP Whole Disk Encryption customers with acurrent maintenance contract may upgrade free of charge.
Upgrade: Version Upgrade SKUs can be used by customers to reinstate lapsed maintenance.
Marketing Description:
PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption from Symantec™ provides comprehensive encryption for securing all data on desktops, laptops, and servers, transparently securing all disk contents, including system and temporary files, and enabling quick, cost-effective protection for sensitive data. Centralised management available with PGP Universal™ Server from Symantec™ enables rapid deployment, administrative access to protected data, and assured enterprise-wide security policy enforcement. Part of the PGP™ Encryption Platform, PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption from Symantec™ seamlessly integrates with other PGP encryption applications for securing email, instant messaging, and shared network files. Administrators can incrementally implement additional PGP Encryption Platform-enabled applications to secure sensitive data wherever it goes.
PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition from Symantec™
PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition from Symantec™ is a complete disk protection solution that provides industry leading full disk encryption for desktops, laptops and USB devices with simple administration.
What’s New:
- Support for Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit version)
- Support for Single Sign On for certificate-based users in BootGuard
Key Features:
- Reduces the risk of data loss
- Intuitive and simple administration
- Supports Compliance
- Transparent user interface
Upgrade Information:
Existing PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition customers with a current maintenance contract may upgrade free of charge.
Upgrade: Version Upgrade SKUs can be used by customers to reinstate lapsed maintenance.
Marketing Description:
PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Editionfrom Symantc™ is a complete disk protection solution that provides industry leading full disk encryption for desktops, laptops and USB devices with simple administration. With PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition from Symantec™, there are no servers or databases to configure and manage. Policy administration is easy-to-use and intuitive. Logging and recovery tokens are available via the management console that is a simple executable with no installation required. PGP™ Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition from Symantec™ can be configured and deployed with just a basic knowledge of Microsoft® Windows administration.
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