Utimaco first and only vendor managing Windows Vista BitLocker 

Utimaco – The Data Security Company, today announced the release of SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2. The new version includes two new product modules and numerous enhancements that strengthen the company’s leadership position in the Mobile Data Protection market as stated in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant of Mobile Data Protection 2007. The expanded data security suite for 360-degree data protection targets mid-sized to large corporations needing to store and process data across multiple platforms and secure corporate confidential information whether at rest, in motion or in use.

Secure data exchange via removable media without installed encryption software

SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2 comfortably secures the exchange of data with external partners and customers providing constant encryption and protection across the widest variety of removable media.  The new SafeGuard Data Exchange module transparently encrypts all types of removable media allowing password protected access even on computers where no SafeGuard software has been installed. Integrated into the SafeGuard Management Center and the unique SafeGuard key management companies can for the first time ensure permanent and compliant access to all encrypted removable media within their enterprise.

Its fully automated, user-transparent operation ensures no impact on employee productivity.  Simply drag and drop files into the media and they are automatically encrypted.  Furthermore, the new module offers flexible workflow options by allowing users to store both encrypted and plain text files on the same media. If SafeGuard Data Exchange is not installed, the encrypted data can be accessed by a pass phrase protected stand-alone application.  Users can now define and exchange their own keys or passwords for removable media, or for the encrypted files stored on those media. The unique key-ring feature enables secure data sharing between members of a project team, across the company or even with external partners.

Optional BitLocker management offers full protection from a single console
for enterprises with heterogeneous environments

SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2 provides integration with and central management of Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption. With the new SafeGuard Partner Connect module, organizations can now use BitLocker and/or the SafeGuard Device Encryption to encrypt hard drives, as well as centrally manage and administer both solutions jointly through SafeGuard Management Center.  In mixed environments this guarantees for every client full protection from one, single console.

“Heterogeneous IT environments, particularly those found in medium- and large-sized organizations, are a particular management challenge for security officers,” stated Malte Pollmann, Executive Vice President Products at Utimaco.  “These organizations require broad platform compatibility, flexible and easy-to-manage solutions to enforce uniform data security policies.  SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2, with our new product modules and the SafeGuard Management Center, provides the unmatched “cockpit” for the security officer to oversee data protection across all parts of the enterprise infrastructure.”

Additional new features in SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2:

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