Pointsec to offer full disk encryption on laptop devices

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(Tele.com Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Pointsec, a provider of enterprise security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, has announced it will offer full disk encryption on all laptop devices as an Internet managed service through its partner Alertsec, a provider of hard disk encryption as managed service.



According to the company, deploying the software over the web is a convenient and reliable way for small to medium sized businesses to secure information carried on their staff's laptops. The objective is to shorten the costly evaluation and configuration period, providing a 'ready-to-deploy' enterprise level product that is proven and stable.The service will also provide users with a 24/7 telephone help desk which will reset passwords for users who forget them, the company claims.

The managed service is charged on a monthly basis. No other pricing details were disclosed.

Copyright 2006 M2 Communications Ltd.. Source: Financial Times Information Limited.
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