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Asynchrony Releases PDA Defense Enterprise
Asynchrony has announced the
release of PDA Defense Enterprise for the Palm OS. The new release
allows administrators to implement mandatory PDA security measures by
configuring completely customized versions of the software for
distribution throughout the enterprise.
PDA Defense Enterprise version includes all of the industry-leading
features of the Professional version, including up to 512-bit Blowfish
encryption, proprietary brute-force attack countermeasures and auto-lock
functionality. Additionally, PDA Defense Enterprise allows
administrators to turn optional features in the Professional version
into mandatory measures and prevents employees from removing the
software or modifying the settings without an administrative password.
PDA Defense Enterprise was designed to fill the glaring hole that
most organizations have in their PDA data security.
“Although many companies don’t officially support PDAs or
prohibit them from storing company information, the reality is that
people in those organizations do use PDAs containing sensitive company
information ranging from client lists to network passwords,” said
David Elfanbaum, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
for Asynchrony. “PDA Defense Enterprise was designed so that
organizations could easily implement meaningful security across the
enterprise.”
The newest version of PDA Defense continues Asynchrony’s aim of
bringing better security to handheld devices, considered the least
secured computer platform in most enterprises. The features that make
PDAs so useful, such as their portability and ready access to critical
data, also make them highly susceptible to loss and theft. In fact,
Gartner Group estimates more than 250,000 cell phones and PDAs will be
lost at airports alone this year. What’s more, the actual cost of
hardware replacement is negligible compared to the potential liability
for compromised sensitive data.
PDA Defense Enterprise was designed with the needs of the most
security-conscious organizations in mind. Through a multi-tiered system
of security measures, the software creates powerful roadblocks to
potential data thieves with strong encryption, fail-safe bit-wiping upon
attempted security breach and the ability to disable data transfer
mechanisms such as HotSync and IrDA.
“PDAs and other pervasive computing devices will inevitably be
either lost or stolen,” said Jeb Bolding, a senior analyst with
Enterprise Management Associates. “Given enough time, someone with
nefarious intentions will be able to crack virtually any authentication
or encryption system placed on the device. Asynchrony goes a step
further than simply providing basic security for portable devices, they
ensure that those bent on cracking into enterprise data will not have
the information long enough to do any damage.”
PDA Defense is almost completely transparent to the user. Through the
use of decryption-on-demand and a host of usability features such as
auto-lock with an optional grace period, PDA users can continue to
benefit from the speed and convenience of their devices while the
enterprise is assured of maximal data security.
PDA Defense Enterprise is available with a minimum 50-user license.
More information on the product can be found at www.pdadefense.com.
Ordering information is available by contacting sales@pdadefense.com
or calling 314-678-2200.
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