CREDANT Redefines Security to Protect What Matters on Vulnerable Endpoints With the Launch of Full Data Encryption2

CREDANT Mobile Guardian is the first to deliver more comprehensive security than full disk encryption in a single solution without compromising IT operations; protects data against external and insider threats

DALLAS, Feb. 19 -- CREDANT Technologies, the market leader in endpoint data protection solutions, has once again redefined security for data residing on vulnerable endpoints with the latest release of CREDANT(R) Mobile Guardian (CMG) Enterprise Edition (v6.0). Announcing Full Data Encryption2 specifically for Windows and Vista platforms, CREDANT is the first to deliver more comprehensive security than full disk encryption by protecting data against both external and insider threats in a single solution without compromising or impacting existing IT operational processes.

CMG's Full Data Encryption2 is an expanded set of policy-based options that redefine encryption for the next wave of data-centric, pervasive computing and endpoint protection. Just as important, this is accomplished without the security and operational compromises inherent in full disk and user-controlled file/folder encryption solutions. Complementing CMG Full Data Encryption2, CREDANT is also introducing:

  -- A standalone version of CMG Windows Shield that ensures that an
     organization's data remains secure when shared with a business partner
  -- Enhanced management, audit, reporting capabilities that ensure that
     any organization can prove that data stored on vulnerable endpoints
     were secured with encryption
  -- Expanded platform coverage (Windows, handhelds, smartphones, external
     storage devices) and enhanced features that protect data on all
     vulnerable endpoints
  -- Integration with one of the market-leading forensics solutions, which
     ensures forensics investigations can be performed without being
     hindered by encryption or compromising security

In 2007, many organizations reacted swiftly to laptop data breaches by protecting them against the external threat of being lost or stolen. But taking this action solves only half of the problem. While lost or stolen laptops play a role in 45 percent of all breaches as reported by the Ponemon Institute, the FBI has cited that 85 percent of data theft can be traced to the internal threat inside a firm caused by employees and consultants who gain unauthorized access to confidential data. With the average cost of a breach documented between $116 and $196 per record or higher, organizations must address both threats or remain vulnerable to being noncompliant; regulations do not limit accountability or liability to external threats!

"At AMERICAN SYSTEMS, we provide systems engineering, technical, and managed services for government and private sector customers. As a result, our clients trust us with their most sensitive network and other data that is stored on our employees' and consultants' laptops," said Wesley Ward, information security manager, AMERICAN SYSTEMS. "We chose CREDANT Mobile Guardian over several leading full disk encryption products because it protects data from internal and external threats, works with our existing operational processes, is transparent to our consultants, and can stand up to today's most stringent data protection laws."

While other solutions address part of the data breach problem by protecting against the threat of a lost or stolen device, they leave an enterprise totally vulnerable to insider attack. With CREDANT's solution deployed, organizations can rest assured that all data is encrypted if a computer is lost or stolen, and that it remains uniquely encrypted during routine computer maintenance or when multiple people have access to the same computer. In a single solution, CMG Full Data Encryption2 protects data against both types of threats, eliminates security gaps left by full disk encryption products, and reduces security administration. In addition, the CREDANT solution enables organizations to meet regulatory compliance requirements to encrypt customer and company data stored on employee, contractor, and business affiliate devices that have become part of the extended IT infrastructure.

"Security has always been the highest priority for customers that select CREDANT. We are also proud to say that CMG has been embraced by IT/desktop operations and the industry because it works without any changes to existing processes -- an area that has been overlooked by many until this year," stated Chris Burchett, CREDANT CTO and co-founder. "We see a dramatic shift in the selection process as more organizations assess the total cost of ownership in managing and securing data that resides on thousands of endpoints, and we are delivering the solution that customers need today."

CMG does not impact help desk and desktop operations' total cost of ownership (TCO), time-sensitive forensic investigations, or disaster recovery processes, thus enabling enterprises to cost-effectively meet compliance requirements while ensuring business continuance -- a critical need for enterprises today. CMG Full Data Encryption2 is proven, transparent, and secure. Based on CREDANT's proven and customer-endorsed Intelligent Encryption engine, it has been FIPS 140-2 validated and has gone through extensive penetration testing by third parties.

  Key new features and benefits

  -- CMG Full Data Encryption2 redefines endpoint data protection for
     Windows and Vista to support both the insider and external threat of a
     data breach in one centrally managed fully integrated solution.

    -- CMG Enterprise Edition Shield for Windows protects data at rest on
       all of an organization's laptops and desktops. It includes CMG
       External Media Shield to protect data that is moved from laptops and
       desktops to all types of external media -- CD/DVD, USB Flash Drives,
       USB external storage devices, iPods, and more.
    -- CMG StandAlone Shield for Windows protects data at rest on computers
       that an organization does not manage, such as those belonging to
       independent contractors, business partners, and affiliates.
    -- CMG Vista Shield can replace Bitlocker or augment its security by
       protecting against the insider threat by keeping each user's data
       uniquely encrypted during routine computer maintenance or when
       multiple people have access to the same computer.


  -- Enhanced management server supports more granularity and control to
     meet the growing demands of policy-based systems to support diverse
     types of devices, users and data.
  -- Improved audit and reporting features provide simple "Prove IT"
     compliance and audit reports.
  -- Expanded device support, improved usability, and security for
     smartphones, PDAs, and other handhelds protect data assets on the move:


    -- Support for Symbian OS9 devices
    -- Expanded support for WM6 Professional and Standard (Smartphone)
       devices
    -- Enhanced Windows Mobile Smartphone usability
    -- Security through SMS restrictions for Windows Mobile


  Availability and Additional Information

CREDANT Mobile Guardian 6.0 is available now. For additional information, attend our web seminar, "Redefining Security and Improving Operational Efficiencies," on Wednesday, February 20, at 11:00 am CST. For details, go to http://www.credant.com/.

About CREDANT Technologies

CREDANT Technologies is the market leader in endpoint data protection solutions that are critical components of an endpoint protection platform. CREDANT's data security solutions mitigate risk, preserve customer brand and reduce the cost of compliance, enabling business to "protect what matters." CREDANT Mobile Guardian is the only centrally managed endpoint data protection solution providing strong authentication, intelligent encryption, usage controls, and key management that guarantees data recovery. By aligning security to the type of user, device and location, CREDANT ensures the audit and enforcement of security policies across all computing endpoints. Strategic partners and customers include leaders in finance, government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology, and services. CREDANT was recognized by INC magazine as the #1 fastest growing security software company and #15 overall in 2007; was selected by Red Herring as one of the top 100 privately held companies and top 100 Innovators for 2004; and was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2005. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital, and Cisco Systems are investors in CREDANT Technologies. For more information, visit http://www.credant.com/.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, the company provides systems engineering, technical, and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named Contractor of the Year at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.americansystems.com/.

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