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| New version of DataSafe extrusion prevention system Fidelis Security Systems, the authority on extrusion prevention, today announced that DataSafe Version 3.8 is in production on customer networks. DataSafe is the first Extrusion Prevention System and the only network security solution that prevents the unauthorized network transfer of critical or sensitive information across all channels on gigabit speed networks. DataSafe protects digital assets from unauthorized disclosure across all network channels including email, http, webmail, ftp, instant messaging and peer-to-peer communications. The latest release of DataSafe, currently in production at customer sites including the District of Columbia Public Schools, provides new alert management and notation functionality and pre-built policy templates for DoD Data Classification and the PCI Security Standard. In addition, upgrades to the policy engine provide functionality to simplify white listing of approved business processes, and new decoders provide advanced webmail decoding, encrypted documents detection and recognition of images imbedded in files. DC Public Schools is responsible for educating over 60, 000 students via a network of more than 147 schools. With a mission that includes the support of high-performing management systems aligned to foster student achievement and transparent, open communication and collaboration to support high-quality teaching and learning, the security of the information shared via the school system's network is of utmost importance. "With the DataSafe Extrusion Prevention System we can understand the content on our network and prevent traffic that violates our policies, " said Joseph Renard, Information Security Officer, D.C. Public Schools. "As network usage and users continue to grow, we want to make sure information is accessible but also in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Fidelis Security Systems' DataSafe is an essential component of this strategy to ensure transmission of appropriate information." While traditional security solutions control who has access to information, they do not solve the extrusion problem. Rather than the traditional approach of focusing on who has access to the asset, DataSafe focuses on the asset itself. DataSafe's multiple content analyzers use a variety of methods -- statistical analysis, pattern recognition and exact matching -- to identify digital assets before they leave the organization's network. Out of the box, DataSafe includes preconfigured profiles to detect personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and address information; credit card numbers; source code; and classified documents. This direct approach actually mitigates the risks of unauthorized network transfer of digital assets, rather than just reporting on your organization's compliance with internal policies and external regulations. "With each new version of DataSafe we continue to raise the bar for extrusion prevention and continue to extend our ability to meet the increasing demands of a wide range of organizations, " said Timothy Sullivan, CEO of Fidelis Security Systems. "This most recent enhancement demonstrates our continued commitment to both our commercial and public sector customers for whom prevention is a key requirement and increasingly critical to incorporate seamlessly into their business processes." write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |