Q.
What does Safend do?
A.
Safend Data Protection Suite protects organizations from
data leakage and theft with a single software product providing
granular port and device control, transparent hard disk
encryption, comprehensive removable media encryption and
accurate content control. It provides complete protection
of sensitive data-in-use, data-at-rest and data-in-motion,
without sacrificing productivity.
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Q.
What is an "endpoint"?
A.
"Endpoint" refers to all enterprise workstations,
laptops, and kiosks.
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Q.
What kinds of devices are commonly connected at endpoints?
A. A
myriad of devices are connected to endpoints, including
media players, handhelds, smartphones, printers, scanners,
multi-function peripherals (scan/fax/print), Disk on Keys,
CD/DVD-RWs, removable hard-drives, and other portable storage
devices.
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Q.
What risks are associated with these devices connected at
endpoints?
A. Endpoints
can present serious risks to the network and the organization
as a whole:
• Data Leakage: Large amounts of sensitive information and
Intellectual Property can be stolen through endpoints
• Infiltration: Malicious code including viruses, worms
and Trojan horses can be infiltrated through endpoints
• Non-Compliance: Personal information may be exposed at
endpoints, leading to non-compliance with data privacy laws
such as HIPAA and the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
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Q.
Is endpoint security a serious issue?
A. Endpoint security
is a bona fide issue documented by analysts, the media,
and organizations that have suffered losses because they
did not have an endpoint security solution in place.
While most organizations adequately protect Internet connections
via TCP/IP ports (for example, using a firewall), endpoints
are often overlooked. An increasing amount of data points
to the need to add endpoint protection to any proactive
security policy:
“Data theft accounted for over $50B in losses [in
2004] in America alone.” - The Economist (6/18/2005)
“50% of security incidents originate from within an
organization.” - 2005 FBI / CSI Survey
“70% of security breaches that involve losses over
$100,000 are perpetrated from inside the enterprise.”
-Vista Research
“37% of businesses reported the disclosure of company
information via USB
drives in the past 12 months. Alarmingly, 62% of these cases
of IP theft resulted
in the disruption of one or more business units, a clear
indicator that USB data
theft is a serious security issue that enterprises face.”
- Yankee Group 2005
“[Endpoint security] is an important issue for the
enterprise to address because so much information theft
leaves through [peripheral] devices.” -Forrester Research
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Q.
What products does Safend offer and what do they do?
A. Safend Data Protection
Suite protects organizations from data leakage and theft
with a single software product. It provides complete protection
of sensitive data-in-use, data-at-rest and data-in-motion,
without sacrificing productivity.
Safend Data
Protection Suite consists of Safend Protector with
its two add-on modules - Safend Encryptor
and Safend Reporter. Safend Protector
provides an enterprise grade, client-server management infrastructure
for endpoint port control, device control and removable
media encryption. Safend Encryptor, a license
activated add-on module, expands the product security capabilities
to protect the data on the endpoint in case of lost or theft.
Safend Reporter add-on module provides
visibility into the security status of the organization
with automatic report generation. All functionality is provided
by a single software product, with a single management server
and a single lightweight agent.
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Q.
Why do I need additional endpoint protection if we have
the latest versions of Windows and a firewall deployed?
A. Operating systems
such as Microsoft Windows XP have only limited endpoint
security functionality built-in. Endpoint security is not
included in domain controlling and management software,
nor in network security solutions such as firewalls. A separate,
incremental solution like Safend is required to gain full
visibility and granular, flexible control of all endpoints
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Q.
How do Safend products compare to other endpoint solutions
available today?
A. Safend products enjoy
Data Protection Suite has several advantages over other
endpoint security products:
• Safend Data Protection Suite allows you to control
all your data protection measures with a single management
server, single management console and a single lightweight
agent.
• Operational friendly deployment and management
• Best of breed port and device control, with instant
visibility of connected devices (both current and past),
and granular, flexible control over all physical and wireless
ports.
• Hard disk encryption is completely transparent and
does not change end user experience and common IT procedures
• Comprehensive and enforceable removable media encryption
• Full control over sensitive data both inside and
outside organizational network
• Track file transfers from encrypted devices even
on non-corporate computers
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Q.
Does Safend have any type of ‘software assurance’
or maintenance program?
A. Yes, Safend offers
a comprehensive maintenance and support program for all
customers. This program assures customer access to software
bug fixes, updates and version releases. The program can
be purchased for a one-, two- or three-year period, which
can then be extended on an annual basis.
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