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FutureSoft Inc: Protect your company's data from the inside out; FutureSoft advises companies that endpoint solutions can help prevent data breaches, substantial costs and liability
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:04122008
FutureSoft, Inc., a developer of information security and connectivity
solutions, advises companies that as the number of data leakages
continues to rise, companies should employ endpoint solutions to help
them monitor and protect their critical data from within the company,
thus reducing the risk of potential data losses and compliance issues.
"Data protection is the responsibility of all businesses and
organisations," commented Tim Farrell, Co-Founder and CEO of
FutureSoft. "With the amount of sensitive data that is being collected,
it is vital that systems are in place to control what is accessible by
whom, as well as the transfer to portable and external devices."
It has been an absolutely catastrophic year for data loss and the
general public have been left extremely vulnerable due to the apathetic
approach to data access and protection. The number of data breaches
reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has soared to
277 since HM Revenue & Customs lost 25 million child benefit records a
year ago. The latest figures include 80 reported breaches by the
private sector, 75 within the NHS and other health bodies, 28 reported
by central government, 26 by local authorities and 47 by the rest of
the public sector. Misplaced hard drives, laptops and portable devices,
especially USB memory sticks, have subsequently created a media frenzy
resulting in understandable public outrage.
"It is alarming that despite high profile data losses, the threat of
enforcement action, a plethora of reports on data handling and clear
ICO guidance, the flow of data breaches and sloppy information handling
continues," said Richard Thomas, Information Commissioner, ICO. "We
have already seen examples where data loss or abuse has led to fake
credit card transactions, witnesses at risk of physical harm or
intimidation, offenders at risk from vigilantes, fake applications for
tax credits, falsified Land Registry records and mortgage fraud."
It is therefore no surprise that, in a survey conducted by Infosecurity
Europe, data security and the prevention of data leakage was by far the
most pressing concern with 69% of information security respondents
naming it as their main concern. The loss of sensitive data can also be
a significant and expensive event, resulting in lost business, bad
publicity, and legal penalties. The question of how to quantify the
costs and likelihood of such events, however, is only gradually being
addressed.
One way in which companies can address the problem of information being
leaked from within the organisation is by installing an endpoint
security system, such as FutureSoft's DynaComm PointGuard. PointGuard
offers both real-time and on-demand protection, guarding against
insider threats and data loss via a layered approach.It helps small to
medium-sized businesses manage, monitor, and secure network endpoints
by protecting and controlling USB devices, allowing or blocking access
to files and registry entries with real-time policies as well as being
able to scan and remove spyware.
"Defining what applications can be run and what resources can be
assessed by whom, and at what times, is a better approach than
attempting to remove user privileges for all applications," continued
Farrell. "It results in better utilisation of business assets. It
provides more flexibility for end-users to get their jobs done, and
ultimately, such an approach is more secure precisely because it
actively manages, rather than passively disables."
PointGuard's flexible plug-in architecture allows you to deploy
individual components to all systems across the organisation, or only
to selected machines. Its granularity enables administrators to control
access to files, applications and removable devices without harming
business flexibility. Detailed reports provide a view into corporate
file and device use, and can support the move to a more in-depth
analysis of selected resources. Its real-time system event alerts also
enable system administrators to quickly identify downtime or other
problems within the network, protecting their critical infrastructure.
"It is no longer sufficient for security solutions to disable
loopholes. They must recognise risky behaviour, respond intelligently,
and feed policy creation," concludes Farrell. "They must become
completely integrated with the behaviour of every user and every asset,
to provide visibility, protection, and management control. In doing so,
they will enable organisations to address a range of different threats
far more effectively than was possible before. This will present
significant and measurable, returns on investment to both financial
stakeholders and security officers alike."
About FutureSoft
Founded in 1982, FutureSoft is an international software company
focused on developing information security and connectivity solutions.
With offices in Houston, US and Cheshire, UK, the company's customers
span the globe and include corporations of all sizes, government
organisations and educational institutions seeking to manage and
protect digital and business assets. For more information, visit
www.futuresoft.com.
CONTACT: FutureSoft Inc
WWW: http://www.futuresoftuk.com
Stuart Tarrant / Shelley Green, MCC International Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1962 888100
Fax: +44 (0)1962 888125
e-mail: FutureSoftpr@mccint.com
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