Device Control Business Issues and Challenges
The problem of data leakage due to the accidental or sometimes malicious use of removable devices and/or removable media has reached alarming levels. In fact, over 85% of privacy and security professionals reported at least one breach and almost 64% reported multiple breaches that required notification.¹
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To enhance productivity, organizations need to allow employees and partners access to data; and more employees are working remotely, thus requiring access from outside the network. But the potential impact of data loss is a very real concern, be it accidental or malicious. And today, removable devices (such as USB flash drives) and media (such as DVDs/CDs) are the most common data leakage routes – no file copy limits, no encryption, no audit trails and no central management.
The information contained in customer data, corporate data and intellectual property is worth billions to some. And the costs for recovery of data and lost business are rapidly rising as well, with the average per incident cost now estimated to be $6.75 million.²
Lumension Device Control:
- Centrally manages security policies regarding use of removable devices (e.g., USB flash drives) and media (e.g., DVDs/CDs) using a whitelist / "default deny" approach
- Enforces encryption policies when copying data to removable devices / media
- Prevents malware intrusion via removable devices / media, adding a layer of protection to your network
- Provides the visibility, forensics and reporting needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws
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