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Vontu sets new industry standard for end-to-end data loss prevention

By 7 Days Technologies
Johannesburg, 30 Sept 2007

Vontu Data Loss Prevention 8 is the first integrated solution to combine endpoint and network-based technology to prevent the loss of confidential data wherever it is stored or used. It can accurately detect data as it is used, copied or sent, both at the endpoint and on the network, enabling organisations to locate stored data anywhere, automatically protect it and dispose of it when appropriate. Vontu DLP 8's capabilities also provide security for the world of mobile workers along with instant Internet access and global collaboration.

Says Sean Glansbeek, marketing manager of Seven Days Technologies, a mobile application and data security provider that represents and distributes Vontu's solutions: "Today, high-speed networks and mobile computing are critical to enable access to, and sharing of, information. However, this environment presents considerable challenges with regards to data protection. Vontu DLP 8 provides a unified solution across both network and endpoint systems to help organisations better understand where their sensitive information is stored, how it is used, and how best to prevent its loss."

Today's employees have access to large volumes of personally identifiable information, intellectual property and other sensitive data, which they can easily download to workstations, send via the Internet, or copy to removable or mobile devices. While traditional perimeter security solutions are designed to protect networks from outside attack, the risk of data loss caused by insiders is creating strong demand for Vontu solutions, which are designed to secure the data itself.

Vontu DLP 8 includes two endpoint products: Vontu Endpoint Discover, an agent-based product with the ability to scan local systems for confidential data, and Vontu Endpoint Prevent, which prevents users from copying such data to removable storage devices like iPods and USB drives. Both new endpoint products leverage the Vontu TrueMatch detection suite for deep content inspection. DLP also provides broad coverage for data discovery and protection, with the ability to find data stored in SharePoint, Documentum, Microsoft Exchange and other enterprise repositories, as well as new discovery deployment options for optimal scalability.

Like all Vontu solutions, both Endpoint products leverage the centralised Vontu Enforce platform for policy management, remediation workflow, notification and compliance reporting.

Features of Vontu DLP 8:

* Discovery of stored data - Vontu Endpoint Discover enables high-performance, parallel scanning to identify confidential data stored on thousands of desktops and laptops, including offline machines and remote office systems, with minimal system impact.
* Prevention at the endpoint - Vontu Endpoint Prevent both monitors and prevents confidential data from being copied to storage devices such as USB drives, CD/DVDs, iPods and other removable media. Vontu Endpoint can prevent an engineer from copying confidential CAD diagrams to an iPod, or prevent a call center rep from inappropriately copying the customer database to a CD/DVD.
* On-screen employee notification and justification - Employees who violate data loss policies can automatically receive on-screen notifications advising them of the violations. The employee is prompted to enter a justification, and this information can be tracked by information security to better understand business process issues and employee education needs.
* Expanded threat coverage - Vontu Endpoint Prevent can also monitor and prevent the inappropriate usage of confidential data, such as sending it via Web mail, IM and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, or hiding it using encryption.
* New data protection API - Vontu DLP 8 enables organisations to automatically apply data protection policies through integration with data classification, storage tiering, archiving, data encryption and digital rights management (DRM) systems. The ability of Vontu DLP 8 to discover confidential data and automatically apply protections dramatically increases the value of a wide range of data protection systems, enabling customers to automatically protect terabytes of data without end-user involvement.

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Seven Days Technologies

Seven Days Technologies (7DaysTech) is a mobile application and data security provider. It custom develops mobile solutions for the enterprise, creates innovative solutions for the broader business market which it delivers through local and international channels, and leverages best of breed technology to support its clients. Its solutions include data security, mobile middleware software, mobile business applications and professional services. 7DaysTech represents Credant, Dexterra and Vontu for the Africa and Middle East regions. For more information, visit www.7daystech.co.za

Vontu

Vontu is the leading provider of data loss prevention solutions that protect data anywhere - at rest, in motion or at the endpoint. By reducing the risk of data loss, Vontu helps organisations ensure public confidence, demonstrate compliance and maintain competitive advantage. Vontu customers include many of the world's largest and most data-driven enterprises and government agencies. For more information, please visit www.vontu.com.

Editorial contacts

Sean Glansbeek
7 Days Technologies
(+27) 11 807 2480
seang@7daystech.com