Nanoteq has released FileSeq version 3.2, giving enterprises access to network-wide file security for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 workstations.
An ICSA survey indicated that 40% of respondents were victims of computer crime in a year. Luc de Graeve, CEO of Nanoteq, noted that whilst organisations are increasingly connecting to the Internet or to trading partners, internal attacks continue to outnumber attacks from outside. Protecting data from both internal and external attacks is therefore becoming an integral requirement for the information technology operations of organisations.
FileSeq addresses this issue by providing centrally managed data privacy, advanced access control, and auditing for data files. These facilities are provided for files stored on the workstation itself as well as for files accessed over the network, be it from Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows NT file servers, or via peer to peer networking.
"The release of a Windows 95 and Windows 98 compatible version of FileSeq is the latest step in our quest to meet the file security needs of networked enterprises.", de Graeve added.
The FileSeq 3.2 release supports Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0. The management system for these systems is identical, thereby providing a seamless upgrade path for customers planning to migrate from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows NT 4.0.
FileSeq was previously available for Windows NT 4.0. The FileSeq 3.2 release further refines the NT version by adding support for Novell NetWare client software, while continuing to support the Microsoft client for NetWare. The FileSeq system ensures that files remain private by encrypting the contents of files. Since it installs as an extension to the operating system, it is able to automatically and transparently encrypt and decrypt file data as applications are accessing files.
This allows file security to be introduced into existing environments with minimal changes to user`s working habits, application configurations and network layouts. FileSeq encrypts data on disk and also provides privacy for file data travelling over the network. Since it uses the 128 bit strong IDEA encryption algorithm, it provides real security which cannot be bypassed.
Access control rights and file encryption keys are stored on the FileSeq Key Server. Since this server on the network is dedicated to performing security management functions, no software is loaded on file servers, and no additional load is placed on file servers by introducing the file security system.
The system is scalable and fault-tolerant since it uses multiple redundant Key Servers which share load and provide automatic fail-over. The Key Server concept allows enterprises to manage file security of the entire network from a central location, thereby reducing administration costs.
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