Utimaco Unveils First in Series of Microsoft Vista Compatible Products.SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02 Offers Increased Flexibility and Security for Mobile Workforce FOXBORO, Mass. and OBERURSEL, Germany -- Utimaco - The Data Security Company, today unveiled its new SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02, an easy-to-use and powerful tool for the encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. of files and folders in virtual devices. SafeGuard PrivateDisk acts as an electronic safe that allows users to protect data and access encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science data in external environments. SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02 is the first of the SafeGuard solutions featuring Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. support and will be followed by the next SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2 release integrating Vista BitLocker Management which will be rolled out this fall. SafeGuard PrivateDisk can be used as a stand-alone security solution or can use keys and certificates of an existing PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of to guarantee investment protection and a holistic, solid security infrastructure. In company-wide rollouts, SafeGuard PrivateDisk also supports the use of smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. for strong authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. access to the file volume. SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02 is available in 16 languages and includes an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. interface in its enterprise edition. This enables several users to browse an encrypted private disk. Included as part of SafeGuard PrivateDisk is SafeGuard PrivateDisk Portable which allows users to extract files from a memory stick and read encrypted documents, even if the system has no encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. installed. A strategic security partner of Microsoft's, Utimaco will also partner with Microsoft hosting a data security seminar series in Chicago (September), N.Y. (October) and L.A. (December). More details on the seminar series will be announced later this month. "As a leader in data security, Utimaco has always been at the forefront of technology developments working with strategic partners such as Microsoft and Lenovo to ensure our products continue to help customers meet their demanding and unique data protection needs," stated Olaf Siemens, Vice President Software Development of Utimaco. "As more organizations embrace Windows Vista, they need an 'electronic safe' that is compatible with their IT infrastructure and robust enough to secure valuable and sensitive data. With the launch of SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02, and the upcoming release of SafeGuard Enterprise 5.2, Utimaco is poised to meet these evolving IT security requirements." The new version is available in two editions: the personal edition designed for use in small and medium-sized companies, while the enterprise edition, with its extended configuration and distribution options, is designed to meet the needs of larger organizations. SafeGuard PrivateDisk 2.02 including PrivateDisk Portable is now available (price on application). It is also part of other solution packages from the extensive SafeGuard portfolio. Utimaco guarantees its compatibility with the new flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , SafeGuard Enterprise, for 360-degree security. More information about SafeGuard PrivateDisk as well as image material can be found at http://www.utimaco.com/sg-privatedisk and www.utimaco.com/picture-pool. Utimaco Safeware AG - The Data Security Company. Utimaco is the leading provider of data security solutions. The Data Security Company enables mid- to large-size organizations to safeguard their data assets against attacks and to comply with privacy laws by protecting their confidentiality and integrity. In response to twenty-first century threats Utimaco's complete range of data security solutions provide full 360 degree data protection unlike point solutions which only partially cover the data security needs of enterprises. Only SafeGuard solutions protect and manage data during storage (data at rest), during transmission (data in motion) and during processing (data in use). Utimaco offers its customers comprehensive on site support via a world-wide network of certified partners and subsidiaries in Europe, the USA and Asia. Utimaco Safeware AG, with headquarters in Oberursel, near Frankfurt, Germany, is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange The largest of Germany's eight securities exchanges, operated by Deutsche Borse AS. 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