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Fujitsu and WinMagic Deliver Enterprise-Class Security and Manageability for New Full Disk Encryption Hard Drives
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 08, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
SecureDoc to Manage New Fujitsu Full Disk Encryption Drives Along With Software and Other Hardware Encryption
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- WinMagic Inc., and Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. today announced that their products together provide comprehensive, enterprise-class and manageable security for data-at-rest. The companies' best-in-class technologies -- the WinMagic SecureDoc software and the Fujitsu full disk encryption (FDE) hard disk drive (HDD) technology -- provide an advanced security solution to protect data stored on desktop and notebook systems.
The Fujitsu FDE HDD features encryption technology and advanced security functions built directly into the hardware. It addresses organizations' needs to securely and instantly make data on the drive inaccessible when redeploying or disposing of the physical hardware. The "advanced secure erase" feature immediately invalidates every piece of data by changing the in-drive encryption key. The process takes less than a second and provides the same level of data invalidation as physically destroying the hard disk drive. Whether the laptop is lost or stolen, or an IT administrator uses the advanced secure erase feature, the data on the drive is not recoverable.
The WinMagic solution features centrally manageable security functions through the administration console, SecureDoc Enterprise Server (SES). SES offers enterprise-class functions such as 'silent' software installation, interoperability with Active Directory, remote password recovery, policy management, dynamic key provisioning and encryption key management. The collaboration from Fujitsu and WinMagic ensured the compatibility of the software and FDE HDD. This combined solution was developed to meet industry standards and will offer the following benefits:
-- The performance of Fujitsu hardware-based encryption with the
flexibility to manage these new drives in an enterprise environment
including legacy drives (with software encryption) and other
manufacturers' encrypted hard drives.
-- Low total cost of ownership. Hardware based encryption can reduce
deployment and maintenance requirements, especially when combined with
the powerful and flexible administration tools available with SecureDoc
Enterprise Server (SES).
-- Strong AES 256-bit encryption in both the hardware and software.
-- 'Defense-in-depth' for sensitive data with the ability to
supplement the hard disk encryption from Fujitsu with additional
SecureDoc encryption. Data within the hard disk can be additionally
encrypted for specific users or user groups with file/folder encryption,
and/or container encryption. Data moving from the encrypted hard disk
can be encrypted with removable media encryption for CDs/DVDs and USB
devices - or blocked from movement with port control or disk access
control.
-- Enhanced security with the integration of SecureDoc's advanced and
multi-factor authentication at pre-boot including PKI, smartcards, TPM,
tokens and biometrics.
Fujitsu hard disks will meet the Opal Security Subsystem Class (SSC) specification to be published by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Storage Work Group (SWG) in early 2009. The Opal specification provides an open industry standard that will enhance interoperability and fulfill corporate IT security requirements. SecureDoc Enterprise support of the Fujitsu FDE technology in mixed environments will provide a unique benefit in allowing IT departments to incrementally roll out the new Fujitsu drives as part of a standard refresh plan -- aiding compliance with legislation and audit requirements today while future-proofing the solution by including the advanced hardware encryption technology from Fujitsu.
For the past year, Fujitsu has been working closely with independent software vendors like WinMagic, Inc. to build sophisticated features into its FDE solution. The TCG-based Fujitsu HDD provides system administrators the capabilities of remote configuration, feature rich authentication, lost password recovery, multi-user support, and separation of administrative and user roles.
"Collaborating with innovative technology leaders like Fujitsu and implementing to the Opal SSC is integral to 'one server, one agent,' our comprehensive data security strategy," said Garry McCracken, vice president of technology partnerships at WinMagic. "Encryption is no longer an optional requirement for most enterprises. Thus, it needs to be accomplished rapidly and reliably at the lowest possible total cost of ownership. We will continue to work with major hardware vendors like Fujitsu to give our customers the best of both worlds -- the performance and ease-of-use of hardware encryption along with the enterprise management and extended functions available with SecureDoc."
"The WinMagic SecureDoc solution complements the value of the Fujitsu FDE drives by providing the central management and control functionality needed to deploy and manage the drives across thousands of machines," said David James, vice president of advanced product engineering at Fujitsu. "WinMagic has demonstrated thought and technology leadership in the encryption space for more than a decade and continues this tradition in working with Fujitsu on this combined solution."
About WinMagic Data Security
Founded in 1997, WinMagic Inc. provides the SecureDoc suite of enterprise encryption solutions. WinMagic solutions are easy to use, deploy and manage, combining industry-leading multi-factor authentication with configurable centralized administration and the industry's highest levels of certification. SecureDoc offers integrated management of software and hardware full disk encryption, file/folder encryption, removable media encryption and port control within a single solution. SecureDoc protects data-at-rest for endpoints including Windows and Mac desktops and notebooks, USB devices and CD/DVDs. The WinMagic track record of innovation and customer focus spans more than a decade, with operations through direct and indirect channels in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.winmagic.com or call 1-888-879-5879.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in Sunnyvale, California, and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. currently offers products and services including hard disk drives, scanners and scanner maintenance, broadcast video products, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-746-7000. For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa.
SecureDoc and SecureDoc Enterprise Server are trademarks of WinMagic Inc. Other products mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
Media Contacts:
Fujitsu Computer Products of Fujitsu Computer Products of America,
America, Inc. Inc.
Erin Sun Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Tel: +1-408-746-7249 Laurie Falconer
fcpa.pr@us.fujitsu.com Tel: +1-415-512-0770
fujitsu@schwartz-pr.com
WinMagic, Inc.
Michael O'Keeffe
Communication Strategies, Inc.
Telephone: (416) 760-0100
mokeeffe@comstratpr.com
SOURCE Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
http://www.fujitsu.com
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