SANDISK ANNOUNCES UPDATED ENTERPRISE SOLUTION OF SECURE USB FLASH DRIVES AND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
- Central Management and Control
(CMC) Software Version 3.0 Increases Security and Enables
More Flexible Data Management of SanDisk's Cruzer Enterprise
Product Line
- All Cruzer Enterprise Secure Flash
Drives are now FIPS Certified
Milpitas, Calif., April 27, 2009
- SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that
all Cruzer® Enterprise models currently shipping are FIPS
certified, offering corporate and government IT departments a
valuable tool in managing their secure hardware ecosystem. In
addition, SanDisk has released Central Management and Control (CMC)
software version 3.0, equipping IT professionals with more tools
for distributing, protecting and recovering critical data.
Streamlined hardware family offers industry-leading
security
SanDisk's Cruzer Enterprise secure USB flash drives now come in two
forms: standard Cruzer Enterprise and Cruzer Enterprise with McAfee
Malware Protection.
Both Cruzer Enterprise products feature FIPS (Federal Information
Processing Standard) 140-2 Level 2 certification for encryption, a
standard set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). FIPS certification confirms that a drive has met NIST
standards for design of the cryptographic module, for the strength
of encryption algorithms and resistance to physical intrusion. The
encrypted flash drive imposes mandatory access control on all
files, which are stored in a secure partition that implements
256-bit hardware-based AES
USB encryption
In addition to FIPS protection, Cruzer Enterprise products with
McAfee® security software help defend users from infection with an
automatic anti-malware scan that prohibits file transfers to the secure USB drive when
it detects infection on a host PC.
New software version enables flexible management of secure
storage drives
Utilizing the unique hardware and embedded software capabilities of
Cruzer Enterprise secure USB flash drives, CMC software has been
used by government agencies, healthcare organizations and
enterprises for years. The CMC device agent resides on a
company-issued Cruzer Enterprise drive, giving corporate IT
departments a powerful tool for lifecycle management of the device
- including deployment throughout the organization, password
recovery and renewal through the network, central back-up and
restore, central usage tracking and remote termination of lost
drives.
"Protecting critical data is a major priority for corporate IT
professionals, and SanDisk Enterprise offers a two-pronged approach
to meet that need," said Roy Ramati, vice president, enterprise
division, SanDisk. "Cruzer Enterprise encrypted flash drives
provide secure and reliable high-capacity storage, while CMC 3.0
software offers advanced
enterprise data management for those drives. This combination
ensures that even if a drive is lost or stolen, the company's
sensitive information will remain secure and recoverable.
CMC version 3.0 offers new tools for IT professionals,
including:
- Application and content
distribution: CMC 3.0 allows central distribution of
virtualized productivity applications to Cruzer Enterprise
secure flash drives through the network. New applications
appearing in the Cruzer Enterprise launchpad are easily accessed
through an icon in the system tray, enabling users to introduce new
applications rapidly without having to initiate an installation
process or bring their drives to the IT department. CMC 3.0 also
allows central distribution of content files to relevant users or
groups in the organization, ensuring they get easy and immediate
access to important, up-to-date documents.
- Enhanced password policy
control: Passwords can now be set to expire after a
period of time determined by the IT department. This increases
USB security by reducing the risk of unauthorized users gaining
access to longstanding passwords. CMC 3.0 also offers the option of
synchronizing with Active Directory password policies.
- Expanded reports: IT
administrators can create pre-defined reports on user activity, and
access a wizard for creating dynamic reports on demand. This gives
the IT department new tools for uncovering violations of the
organization's data security policies and for providing
confirmation of regulatory compliance through an enhanced audit
trail.
- Streamlined deployment and user
provisioning: Cruzer Enterprise drives can now be
remotely configured from any corporate PC without pre-installation
of a software agent. This enhances overall user productivity and
shrinks the time and effort required to add new drives, especially
in large organizations with multiple locations and many remote
workers.
Existing CMC customers can enroll in an upgrade program to the
new version through SanDisk authorized partners.
SanDisk is a leader in providing innovative, secure USB flash
drives and management solutions for the mobile workforce in
enterprises and government agencies. SanDisk's enterprise solutions
allow IT managers to extend the enterprise security perimeter to
mobile storage and boost employees' productivity.
About SanDisk:
SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world's largest supplier of
flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory - from
research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and
retail distribution. SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash
memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders;
digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the
enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state
drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate)
is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company with more than half
its sales outside of the United States.
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