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SecureDoc® v4.1 protects information stored on desktops and laptops by encrypting it during pre-boot sequence and employing security authentication from password to hardware token, biometrics, and Public Key Infrastructure. Windows®-based program provides transparent method to secure sensitive data against theft. Along with Latin language passwords, software supports cryptographic tokens and smart cards such as Precise Biometrics(TM) 250 MC, SONY® Puppy® line, and IBM® JCOP20.
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WinMagic Introduces Latest Version Of Its Full-Disk Encryption Software
SecureDoc 4.1 offers faster encryption/decryption, support for growing list of tokens and smart cards
(Mississauga, Ontario: December 7, 2005) WinMagic® Inc. (www.winmagic.com), the innovative leader in full-disk encryption solutions, announces the release of the latest version of its SecureDoc® line of Windows®-based disk encryption software.
SecureDoc 4.1 protects information stored on desktops and laptops by encrypting it during your computer's pre-boot sequence and employing security authentication from password to hardware token, biometrics, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The cost of proprietary, confidential and private data resulting from lost or stolen PCs is becoming an embarrassing and burgeoning problem for both businesses and governments. WinMagic's SecureDoc encryption software provides a proven, cost-effective and transparent method to secure sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands.
The latest version of SecureDoc features several important enhancements, such as the ability to support Latin language passwords, faster encryption/decryption, and support for a growing list of new cryptographic tokens and smart cards, including the Precise Biometrics(TM) 250 MC, the SONY® Puppy® line, and the IBM® JCOP20.
"SecureDoc 4.1 incorporates features our customers - and the market - are demanding," says Thi Nguyen-Huu, CEO, WinMagic. "Our added support for a variety of new cryptographic tokens and smarts cards is a strong indication of the important relationships we have with the industry's major security hardware vendors, including Precise Biometrics, SONY and IBM. WinMagic is continuing to innovate to meet the needs of organizations who must secure their sensitive data."
New enhancements in SecureDoc 4.1 include:
Localized password at pre-boot.
Multi-language support in the user interface in Windows and at pre-boot.
Faster encryption/decryption.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 compatibility.
Integrity checks of hard disk sectors at pre-boot. Except for a few specific sectors, SecureDoc performs an integrity check on all unencrypted hard disk sectors. An integrity check can also be performed on some BIOS data areas to prevent a user from adding certain types of unauthenticated hardware peripherals to the PC.
Case-sensitive user IDs.
Support for the use of symmetric keys in the conversion from password to token protection.
The addition of a password recovery feature to the user interface of the SecureDoc control center.
A Windows interface for configuring boot settings.
Easier and more flexible centralized deployment and remote configuration of SecureDoc clients, including automatic creation of user accounts when a user is added to computer in admin console.
Creation of disk access control profile in admin console that can be automatically distributed to client machines.
Automatic generation of a checksum as an integrity check whenever any changes are made to the users in the "boot log-on key files" or "lock users" lists.
A tool to migrate from previous versions of SecureDoc to version 4.1 and to migrate from the Microsoft® Access® version of SecureDoc Enterprise Server (SES) to the Microsoft SQL Server® version.
Support for new cryptographic tokens, smart cards, devices and systems, including:
Precise Biometrics 250 MC fingerprint and smart card reader
SafeNet Model 330 smart card
SONY Puppy fingerprint identity tokens
Aladdin® eToken Pro 64K smart card
IBM JCOP 20 smart card
Siemens® HiPath Slcurity CardOS® V4.3B smart card operating system
About WinMagic Inc.
WinMagic® Inc. (www.winmagic.com) develops disk encryption software. Its SecureDoc® line of products ensures protection of sensitive information stored on desktops and laptops by employing authentication from password to hardware token, biometrics and PKI, commencing right at pre-boot time. WinMagic's award-winning products fulfill the requirements of even the most security-conscious users by focusing on concrete security features while still offering unparalleled flexibility. Utilizing Public Key Cryptographic Standards PKCS-11 from the ground-up for extreme adaptability, the SecureDoc line has earned an impressive list of validations, including NIST Cryptographic Module Validation and FIPS 140-1 Level 2, and is scheduled to obtain the Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL-4) certification. WinMagic Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, Ontario. For more information concerning WinMagic's products or services, please visit the company website, call 1-888-879-5879 toll-free in North America or +1 905 502-7000 worldwide, or e-mail info@winmagic.com.
