The development centre of one of the world`s leading auto manufacturers has implemented Utimaco SafeGuard Easy encryption solution on all their mobile devices.
SafeGuard Easy ensures the hard disk of a laptop, for instance, is invisibly and automatically encrypted, thus protecting the data against unauthorised access. Even information that has been transferred to external data media, such as USB sticks and memory cards, is securely encrypted with SafeGuard Easy.
Chris Runte, director of Biodata IT, Utimaco`s local distributor, comments: "Especially auto manufacturers are very aware of the fact that if design and construction data will fall into the wrong hands, it would destroy the benefits of years of development work.
"Development centres in particular are increasingly implementing encryption technologies to meet the challenge of extremely tight international competition. All global players whose products are based on design and development know that competitive advantages are worthless if design and construction details of new models become victims of industrial espionage."
After a complex and intensive evaluation process with high quality standards, Utimaco SafeGuard Easy was certified by the auto manufacturer for use in its development centre. The reliable security of the solution combined with a simple roll-out and easy-to-use emergency mechanisms to handle forgotten passwords were important factors that convinced the company to decide in favour of SafeGuard Easy.
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Utimaco Safeware AG is one of the leading producers of professional IT security solutions. The security technology and solutions developed by Utimaco Safeware protect the electronic data of companies and government bodies against unauthorised access and guarantee that business processes and administrative procedures in the electronic world are binding and confidential.
Utimaco Safeware`s Personal Device Security division supplies technologies and solutions for mobile security in the areas of high-level authentication including biometric techniques, encryption and integrity checks. Its products and solutions secure data in terminal server and Citrix environments, on the PC, notebook and PDA at the workplace, and on the move.
Biodata IT
Biodata IT South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of IT security products and ISDN/ADSL solutions. The company`s portfolio includes desktop and content security, e-mail and ISDN line encryption, firewall/VPN products. Biodata`s concept and market approach is to provide products for the individual areas of IT security, including niche products such as phishing scam protection, VPN/SSL appliances and fingerprint authentication without smart cards.
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