Control Break International Launches New Release of SafeBoot with Support for Encryption During Hibernation Mode.NAPLES, Fla. -- Control Break International, a leading developer of enterprise-wide security software, today announced the availability of Service Pack 2 for version 4.27 of SafeBoot(R), the company's flagship solution. This release provides rich new functionality including support for encryption during hibernation mode A power-down mode in a portable computer that provides a quicker resumption of operation than normal when turned back on. When hibernation mode is activated, all current applications running in memory are saved to disk, and the computer is turned off. as well as the encryption of data stored during a "crash dump." Based on customer requests, Control Break International saw the need to protect data during a PC's hibernation mode. Typically, data is vulnerable to hacking during hibernation as the contents of any open encrypted files and systems remain in the hibernation storage file in plaintext format. The new Service Pack for SafeBoot version 4.27, eliminates this threat. While other security solution providers recommend that users disable To turn off; deactivate. See disabled. hibernation mode entirely, Control Break International allows mobile device users to enjoy the convenience of hibernation mode without exposing open data files. With SafeBoot, all data remains encrypted even during hibernation mode. A user must enter a password, and optionally provide a secure token See authentication token. , to regain access to the data after hibernation. SafeBoot provides the same security in the event of a crash dump; when a PC crashes, open files are typically vulnerable as they are saved unencrypted in a storage file which can be accessed by an administrator. With SafeBoot, data remains encrypted even when a machine crashes. "SafeBoot has been a market leader in enterprise-wide mobile data security for the past eleven years and this release demonstrates the company's strong commitment to investing in research and development," said Gerhard Watzinger, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Control Break International. "Our customers can rely on SafeBoot to continuously evolve and address their security concerns." Pricing and Availability SafeBoot version 4.27 service pack 2 is available for immediate shipping. Contact Control Break International via http://www.safeboot.com for more details and pricing information. About SafeBoot Control Break International's SafeBoot - Mobile Data Security suite of enterprise-wide security solutions protects data stored on mobile devices such as tablet PCs, laptops and PDAs against the risk of loss, theft and unauthorized access anytime and anywhere. SafeBoot's centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. management system provides operational efficiency for large enterprises and the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership. SafeBoot solutions are implemented worldwide at multi-national corporations and major government agencies. SafeBoot has earned 12 consecutive 5-star ratings from Secure Computing Magazine Secure Computing Magazine is a computer magazine emphasising security. and is FIPS-140 certified by the NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. . About Control Break International Control Break International designs, develops, supports and markets leading-edge data security solutions for network systems and mobile devices. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in The Netherlands, Control Break International operates several offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany and France as well as a network of more than 40 certified distributors around the world. The privately-held company, of which ABN Amro ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) bank holds a minority stake, saw corporate sales grow 60 percent last year, with sales up over 100 percent this year. |
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