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CoSoSys: Endpoint Protector 2009 for Mac Introduces File Tracing for PortableDevicesBoise, ID, Bucharest, Romania,, Oct 13, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- The only device control, endpoint security and data loss prevention solution forMac / Apple computers in the world, Endpoint Protector 2009, has just released anew version of its Mac application. The newly introduced features are designedto increase protection for business confidential data and to offer road warriorsa way to stay active and productive when a permanent Internet connection isunavailable. Moreover, the carried data is kept safe from the common threatsposted by improper usage of portable storage devices that often leads to severesecurity breaches. Endpoint Protector 2009 now features the FileTracing functionality, which provides companies and their IT departments withenhanced control over data transfers and activity within their network. Whenenabled, the File Tracing feature logs all data and file related activity andstores it for later auditing. Each time an employee edits, deletes or renames acertain file originating from or subsequently copied to a portable device, hisactions are recorded, along with his user credentials and the devicespecifications. The second main feature of the new EndpointProtector release for Mac OS X device control allows authorized companyrepresentatives to issue temporary offline passwords for staffers who aretraveling. When on a business trip, employees might be unable to connect to theInternet and need to authorize a new portable device, a memory stick to save apresentation for an event etc. To help them save time and complete their tasks,a temporary offline password can be provided to them by phone and subsequentlythey can authorize devices for a period ranging from 30 minutes to oneweek. The new Mac version of Endpoint Protector focuseson two important aspects of device control and data loss prevention - keeping aclose eye on data activity within the company to prevent possible leaks or theft(and File Tracing enables the needed close watch and audit) and making sureproductivity and mobility are not impaired by security policies, while at thesame time providing a safe way to work with portable devices, explains RomanFoeckl, CoSoSys CEO. Endpoint Protector 2009 is designed to minimizeinternal threats, reduce data leakage risks and control devices connected atWindows and Macintosh endpoints. It allows IT departments to proactively takecontrol of the devices internal use, while tracking all data transferred in orout of the protected network and enforcing encryption of data in transit onportable devices. It is available at http://www.EndpointProtector.com. To request a 30 day free evaluation version ofEndpoint Protector please visit: http://www.endpointprotector.com/en/index.php/products/device_management_for_Mac_OS_X About CoSoSys CoSoSys is specialized in network endpointsecurity for Windows and Mac anddevelopment of software for portable storage device enhancement. The applicationportfolio includes functions from password security, data synchronization andnetwork security. CoSoSys distributes its products globally through the worldsleading hardware manufacturers, software Distributors, Resellers and directly tousers at http://www.CoSoSys.comand http://www.EndpointProtector.com. CoSoSys enjoys a continuously growing installation base of users worldwide. Thecompany has offices in Germany, the United States and Romania. Images andadditional materials: http://www.cososys.com/images.html http://www.cososys.com/press_room.html ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. |