IronKey USB Drive Updates
Hands down one of the best secure USB solutions has now added even more features to the Key:
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“IRONKEY PARTNERS WITH MCAFEE, INC. TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC VIRUS SCANNING ON-BOARD IRONKEY USB DRIVES
McAfee Anti-Virus Protection Integrated into IronKey Devices to Prevent the Spread of Malware
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 26, 2009 – IronKey, maker of the world’s most secure flash drive, today announced an agreement with McAfee, Inc., the world’s largest dedicated security technology company, to integrate the comprehensive McAfee® anti-virus software scanning capability, and deliver it on-board IronKey USB devices. When an IronKey device is mounted, the McAfee anti-virus software scan will automatically run to identify potentially harmful files.
Conventional USB flash drives and other removable storage devices allow viruses, worms and other malicious code to penetrate systems. IronKey provides active security, including a complete range of anti-malware controls down to the hardware level that enable IronKey devices to defend themselves. The McAfee anti-virus technology, combined with the advanced IronKey security features, provide the comprehensive layers of protection required to make IronKey USB flash drives truly portable computing environments that protect data from loss or leakage, while preventing the spread of malware.
IronKey is dedicated to preventing cyber-criminals from gaining access to corporate and government networks. All data on an IronKey is protected with high-speed, military-grade hardware encryption, password management in a waterproof and tamper resistant housing. IronKey recently launched the industry’s most comprehensive anti-malware initiative for protecting removable storage media. It includes ongoing research along with the development of hardware-based defenses against malware and crimeware.
"We are dedicated to working with our partners to develop market leading solutions to protect our customers," said Steve Ryan, senior vice president of business development at IronKey. "Now all of IronKey’s customers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that they have the industry’s leading anti-virus protection coupled with the world’s most secure USB device."
ENTERPRISE SERVER ADMIN SUPPORT:
IRONKEY UNVEILS ENTERPRISE SERVER TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF USB FLASH DRIVES
World-Class Management Service Now Available as Virtual Appliance or Hosted Solution Enabling IT Organizations to Control and Track Fleets of Secure USB Devices
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 28, 2009 – IronKey, maker of the world’s most secure flash drive, today announced the launch of IronKey Enterprise Server, an innovative and highly-scalable solution for managing IronKey Enterprise flash drives. IronKey Enterprise Server brings unprecedented mobile data security to enterprise and government organizations by combining the world’s most secure USB flash drive with centralized management, remote administration and policy enforcement. Based on the proven IronKey hosted services architecture, IronKey Enterprise Server comprises a robust, policy-driven management environment that scales to thousands of users.
"Due to the highly sensitive and confidential information the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deals with, we have extremely strict requirements and standards for the technology products we approve," said Kenneth D. Rogers, Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate of DHS. "We simply cannot expose our sensitive information to the risk of loss or theft, nor allow our systems to be compromised by malware. As one of the first customers of IronKey, it is the only drive we have the confidence to authorize for use in the agency. Having the USB management service available as a server enables us to retain administrative control, while remaining compliant with regulations restricting outside hardware hosting."
Identity theft, data breaches and electronic fraud are serious threats in enterprise environments. The small size and enormous storage capacity of USB storage devices compound these risks. Physical loss or theft of unprotected devices exposes intellectual property, confidential and proprietary data to unauthorized access. IronKey Enterprise Server is a software solution that provides unparalleled centralized management of these devices including data recovery, device re-provisioning, usage monitoring, policy enforcement, content updates, password resets and remote destruction.
"Hardware data encryption for USB devices is a good first step for protection, but in the enterprise environment, centralized management and tracking are also necessary in meeting audit and regulatory requirements," said John Jefferies, vice president of marketing at IronKey. "Our customers now have the choice of using the hosted service or implementing the Enterprise Server. Either way, they gain control and are able to reduce the inherent security risks and demonstrate compliance."
All IronKey Enterprise flash drives are configured for secure remote management by an administrator who establishes security policies that are downloaded onto each IronKey. Advanced management features including the exclusive IronKey Silver Bullet Service protects against data loss or tampering on lost or stolen drives by sending a remote self-destruct signal to the drive to permanently clear all data.
The IronKey Enterprise Server is currently shipping. For more information, please visit www.ironkey.com.
About IronKey
IronKey’s award winning products and services combine the world’s most secure flash drive with the world’s most powerful USB management software. IronKey’s USB flash drives bring the power of authentication, encryption, identity management and privacy to businesses and consumers in 23 countries. IronKey’s management software and associated services allow enterprises of all sizes, government agencies, the military, and other organizations to take back control of the mobile data that has been leaking out of their organizations due to the uncontrolled proliferation of USB drives. With IronKey, organizations centrally administer, remotely manage, and enforce policies on thousands of devices located anywhere in the world. Over 50 Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and military organizations that handle some of the most sensitive security information in the world trust IronKey to protect business critical data. All IronKey products are FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified.
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