V3.0 Ready for Beta
April 25, 2006 - InfoSecurity Europe, London- Safend, an industry leader in endpoint security solutions announced today an upgrade to its premier product suite, Safend Protector. The current solution provides access control and auditing capabilities for enterprise PCs and their connected devices. The enhanced version is now in Beta and is available for demonstration and evaluation. It will be generally available in June.
“We listen closely to what our design partners tell us,” said Gil Sever, CEO for Safend. “While pleased overall with the benefits offered by the current product, our customers have asked for more features and integration capabilities. We’re proud to unveil version 3.0 – the most comprehensive security solution on the market today.”
Safend Protector 3.0 offers additional security functionality including granular control over the WiFi networks PCs connect to, logging of all files accessed via removable storage, and Cisco NAC integration. The upgraded product will allow the blockage of U3 drive and autorun functionality yet will permit the use of approved storage devices. An expanded list of controlled ports, including SecureDigital, is another feature of 3.0 as well as an expanded list of device types. A “stealth mode” capability is also included in Safend Protector 3.0, allowing policy enforcement without client notification. Additional improvements include an overhaul to the Management Console and improved report and alert features, Active Directory synchronization, and immediate update capabilities.
“We look forward to providing this enhanced solution to our current and potential customers,” said Sever. “With its added features, usability, and security controls, Safend Protector 3.0 is uniquely positioned to address the needs of an evolving market”
Safend Protector and its free companion download, Safend Auditor, are available through authorized resellers worldwide.
ABOUT SAFEND
Safend is a leading provider of innovative endpoint security solutions that protect against corporate data leakage and penetration via physical and wireless ports. Safend’s products, available exclusively through resellers worldwide, are deployed by security-aware government agencies and multinational enterprises such as healthcare, finance and technology across the globe. The privately held company, founded in 2003, is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Philadelphia.