Network Computing has reviewed DeviceLock® 6.2.1

STOP DATA FROM SLIPPING THROUGH YOUR FINGERS

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Stahl Locks the Side Doors with DeviceLock®

DeviceLock® ensures that users cannot simply download data from the network and copy it to USB sticks, laptops and other mobile equipment. Stahl operates an internally developed system for granting authorisations. Employees are assigned to groups and, depending on the group, they may or may not be allowed to read or read and write on removable discs. Those who are not a member of a group are automatically denied all access. Ultimately approval must be given on three levels, on the basis of a workflow model. It is only when the employee's own manager, the local IT coordinator and the 'object owner' (which can be a shared file, an application or a group) have given their permission that the employee is assigned to a group and granted access to the active directory environment.

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Network Computing has reviewed DeviceLock® 6.2.1

04/17/2008

In the battle to lock down your network, it’s all too easy to focus more on securing your borders and less on the threat that lies within. Removable storage devices pose a serious security risk as they can be used to remove huge amounts of corporate data and the latest USB memory sticks can be installed in seconds.

DeviceLock offers a sophisticated solution that allows administrators to control access to any desktop device they choose. Naturally, the USB port is its prime target, but it can also control access to many other ports and devices including serial, parallel and infra-red, plus, CD, DVD and wireless network adapters. This latest version also provides extensive controls for Windows Mobile devices, with support for ActiveSync and WMDC (Windows Mobile Device Center) protocol filtering to control which data types – tasks, notes, calendar items, emails, files, pictures – end users are allowed to synchronize with their corporate computers . Windows Vista clients are now supported and real time monitoring of the local client DeviceLock services is a possibility. Encryption gets a higher profile as you can now permit access only to USB storage devices that use the open-source TrueCrypt.

Read the full review: Network Computing: DeviceLock 6.2.1 Product Review (PDF)

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