12,000 laptops are lost or stolen in US airports every week, according to
a study by the Ponemon Institute. Many of them belong to corporate
travelers, whose IT professionals are left to worry that the lost
information they contained might be misused. If the organization had
deployed disk encryption, they might have spared themselves hours of agony
and financial penalties.
Root encryption, and whole- or partial-disk encryption settings allow IT
managers to protect stored information. With Comodo Endpoint Security
Manager, every computer in the company can now be encrypted and protected.
Encryption uses a mathematical algorithm to change computer files into
gibberish that only the computer owner or administrator can change back into
readable characters. Encryption can include the entire computer disk, or
only parts of it.
Typical encryption software, as a file stored on the computer, is only
useful after the operating system is started.
With Comodo's root drive encryption, security settings prevent the
operating system from starting for an unauthorized user. The critical
instructions that permit the operating system to start are stored in a
virtual drive known as the root drive. With the root drive encrypted, a
thief or a hacker cannot use the computer, preventing unauthorized access to
an unattended or stolen computer.
Encrypted sectors will only read their instructions after the computer
users prove their identities. Proof of identity can come in three forms
- The user enters a password, authorizing the computer to boot up
- The user inserts a designated USB key
- The user employs two-factor authentication by both providing a
password and a USB key
Besides disk encryption, Comodo Endpoint Security Manager supports the
remote management of Comodo's award-winning firewall and antivirus. The
Comodo firewall boasts a Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) with
Default-Deny Protection™. Whenever an executable tries to install itself,
the HIPS checks Comodo's proprietary whitelist of files known to be safe—a
list that is quickly approaching 5,000,000 reference files. If it does not
find the file on the whitelist, the Comodo HIPS quarantines the file until
the user has a chance to decide whether or not to permit it to install.
"Between disk encryption and Comodo's Default-Deny Protection™, computer
managers can protect their entire networks, whether computers are physically
tethered to servers or cruising 30,000 feet in the air," said Melih
Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo.
"Comodo Endpoint Security Manager's centralized administration is
expedient in normal times, eliminating the need for most desk-side visits.
And in stressful times, the ability to update security settings for groups
or for the entire company is a powerful benefit."
"Boot sector encryption is valuable for laptops, but many enterprises
would benefit from the enhanced security for desktop computers as well. If
the information on your computer is as valuable as your car, you want a key
to turn on your computer."
About Comodo
Comodo is a leading brand in Internet security, covering an extensive
range of security software and services, including digital certificates, PCI
scanning, desktop security, online faxing, and computer technical support
services.
Businesses and consumers worldwide recognize Comodo as standing for
security and trust. Comodo products secure and authenticate online
transactions for over 200,000 businesses and have more than 18,000,000
installations of Comodo desktop security software, including an
award-winning firewall and antivirus software offered at no charge.
The Comodo family of companies is committed to continual innovation, core
competencies in PKI, authentication, and malware detection and prevention.
As a catalyst in eliminating online crime, the companies' mission is to
establish a Trusted Internet.
With US headquarters overlooking Manhattan on New Jersey's waterfront,
and global resources in United Kingdom, China, India, Ukraine, and Romania,
Comodo products offer intelligent security, authentication, and assurance.
Comodo -- Creating Trust Online®. For more information, visit Comodo's
website.
www.comodo.com
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Katharine Hadow COMODO Media Relations
