Dell today announced an encryption solution designed to help companies protect endpoint devices that contain sensitive information. The “Dell Data Protection | Encryption,” solution is a manageable and auditable solution aimed at helping customers simplify data protection and comply with security regulations.
With the increase in and rising cost of data breaches, private and public-sector organizations are being forced to reevaluate endpoint device policies. The organizational cost of a data breach incident in the U.S. can be up to $6.75 million, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute.
Dell Data Protection | Encryption is a file-based encryption solution that is designed to protect data on laptops and desktops, as well as external media, in case of loss or theft.
Management and Reporting features allow IT managers to ensure endpoints are protected, through detecting devices that need encryption, enforcing policies and auditing encryption state, regardless of user, device or location.
Dell Data Protection| Encryption is now available through volume licensing. Dell says that Factory installation on Dell Latitude notebooks, Dell OptiPlex desktops and Dell Precision mobile and desktop workstations will be available soon, though no timeline was given.