BETHESDA, Md. -- DeviceLock endpoint leakage prevention software enables security administrators to centrally control, log and audit end-user access to peripheral devices and local ports from enterprise systems. Native integration with Microsoft Active Directory[R] results in easy deployment and administration, while comprehensive event and shadow logging provide invaluable information for verifying security standards compliance.
"After conducting a thorough comparison among a dozen full-text search products available on the market today, we chose dtSearch because of its unbeatable speed and wide range of covered data sources, including files of all popular types stored as SQL database BLOBs," said Ashot Oganesyan, DeviceLock Founder and CTO. "dtSearch also offered an incredible functional set, enabling easy analysis of the silos of unstructured log and shadow data in the DeviceLock central database. The end result lets DeviceLock reliably detect and quickly retrieve any data related to security policy violations."
"We understand from DeviceLock that integration of the dtSearch Engine has facilitated access to DeviceLock's central data repository and greatly enhanced the ability of security administrators, auditors and investigators to retrieve critical data," said Kate Tretter, Vice President of Marketing at dtSearch Corp. "We welcome the opportunity to work with DeviceLock in fulfilling this important enterprise security function."
dtSearch Engine. The dtSearch Engine provides instant searching of terabytes of data. The software can index over a terabyte of text in a single index--as well as create and instantly search an unlimited number of indexes. The dtSearch Engine can search static and dynamic web-based data sources, popular "Office" file types, and SQL and other databases (including support for BLOB data). The product also supports distributed or federated searching, with integrated relevancy ranking.
The dtSearch Engine provides over two dozen search options, with Unicode support covering hundreds of international languages. After a search, the dtSearch Engine can display web-based documents WYSIWYG, with all links and images intact, and the sole addition of highlighted hits. The dtSearch Engine comes in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, for both Win & .NET and Linux. For programmers, the product offers C++, Java and .NET API access, including 64-bit .NET access to dtSearch's built-in Spider technology.
DeviceLock. DeviceLock endpoint leakage prevention software enables security administrators to centrally control, log and audit end-user access to any type of peripheral devices and local ports at corporate computers. Covered devices and ports include USB and FireWire devices, WiFi and Bluetooth adapters, CD-Rom and floppy drives, and serial and parallel ports. DeviceLock also supports PDAs, smartphones and many other plug-and-play devices, as well as blocks USB and PS/2 hardware keyloggers.
Using Microsoft Active Directory[R] integration, DeviceLock can be deployed, managed and administered completely from within an existing Microsoft AD installation without an additional management server. At the same time, DeviceLock supports non-Active Directory environments with the full set of management and administration functions available through the DeviceLock Enterprise Manager server.
Among many DeviceLock's advantages are its ability to generate comprehensive logs of all user activities related to locally connected devices and its ability to shadow-copy any data that users export through local ports and interfaces of their computers. This includes unique support for event logging and data shadowing covering any printing operations and local synchronizations between corporate PCs and employees' personal mobile devices that run Windows Mobile or Palm OS. All event and shadow log data are automatically collected to a central server and stored in Microsoft SQL or any existing ODBC-compliant SQL database. The data can be reviewed through built-in audit log and shadow log viewers.
This comprehensive event and shadow log central repository contains invaluable information for verifying an organization's compliance with applicable governmental and business information security standards, managing corporate security policy, and auditing end-user and DeviceLock administrator activities. The event and shadow log can also be used to detect negligent and accidental mistakes, investigate deliberate misconduct or malicious action, perform forensic analysis, and extract evidential materials for criminal proceedings.
About DeviceLock, www.devicelock.com
Since its inception in 1996 as SmartLine, DeviceLock, Inc. has been providing endpoint device control software solutions to businesses of all sizes and industries. Protecting more than 3 million computers in over 55,000 organizations worldwide, DeviceLock has a vast range of corporate customers including financial institutions, state and federal government agencies, classified military networks, healthcare providers, telecommunications companies, and educational institutions. DeviceLock, Inc. is an international organization with offices in San Ramon (California), London (UK), Ratingen (Germany), Moscow (Russia) and Milan (Italy).
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Access Control And Security
Your building is secure at night, but during the day there are several doors that have to be open. Anybody could walk in. What can you do?
The Solution
You need an Access Control System.
What is an Access Control System?
Access Control is an electronic security system which permits or restricts access to specific areas of a premises. It not only protects property against unwanted visitors but ensures the safety of both the property and of the people inside.
In simple terms, an Access Control System provides control of entry (or exit) through nominated doors via a control panel and some form of electric locking facility.
An Access Control System can be as simple or as complicated as you wish but in each case, the solution will always provide an easy passage for permitted persons around the building.
Door Entry or Access Control?
Door entry is commonly associated with a single door or gate, whereas access control is more suited to multiple doors or entry points.
Access Control can also incorporate a host of other features which enhance other areas of the business.
Access Control / Door Entry Technology
There are a number of ways that a permitted user can open a door that is fitted with a system.
PIN Code Entry
The most common unit is the keypad system. This comprises a control unit with a series of numbered push buttons, or a touch-sensitive pad, connected to the lock release mechanism via a control unit located at the entrance.
Magstripe (also called Swipe Card) Readers
Each entry point has a card reader and the user “swipes” an encoded card similar to a credit card to gain entry.
This technology is widely used and there are many choices of manufacturers.
Proximity Readers
Rather than swiping the card or tag, it is simply presented to a reader which typically will see the card at a distance of about 100mm. This is a fast, non-contact, method of entry.
Long Range Readers
Long range proximity readers (of approximately a meter or so) automatically unlock or open a door when it detects the card.
This is particularly suitable for compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) as no action is required by the card bearer.
Smartcard Readers
For systems that use cards or tags, these cards can also carry additional information which can be used for other building services – – for example, time and attendance functions, integration with payroll systems, car park management and even vending machine applications.
Biometric Readers
A Biometric Reader system uses unique human characteristics – such as finger prints or a retina scan – to clearly identify those who are permitted access.
As there are no cards or tags which can be stolen or lost, or open to misuse, this type of system significantly increases the level of security.
What about Visitors?
You will want to welcome most of those who visit your premises, so it must be easy for them to let you know they are there.
The three most common means of attracting attention are:
• A simple door bell system which alerts your staff to the fact that there is someone waiting outside.
• An audio intercom panel which allows the visitor to have a direct conversation with a member of your staff and, if appropriate, the door can be remotely released.
• An audio intercom panel with a camera facility which allows your staff to see who wants to enter the building before permitting access.
Once access has been permitted, the visitor can either be escorted around or issued with a card or pin number for the duration of their visit.
Things to Consider
When planning an access control system, you should consider the following:
• How many entry/exit points
• Where are these located>
• Level of security desired
• The movement of staff around the building
• Method of operation
• Future growth of building
• Turnover of employees
• Disability access
• Interface with other systems – for example, the fire alarm
As with any type of security system, it is sensible to employ a company that you can trust. Make sure you use a NSI (NACOSS) approved organisation; this will ensure that your system will be designed and installed by professionals.
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