Endpoint Encryption

Dear 

I try to Search for suitable and easy Solution to achieve this :

• encrypt the files/Folder  that located in users PC (windows 7.1 or 8.1) and File that located at windows server (2012 or 2008 )
• File share  encryption
• The encryption need to be automatic or manually  
• easy to share the encrypted file with authorized users 
• easy in management and recovery

i have a question there ..

the sender will use  his Symantec  software to encrypt the files ..

in case we need to share this file with person how can the receiver open and access this file  in case he has same Symantec software OR different software OR without software ? 

Hi Ahmed,

 

Every user will have encryption desktop software installed with their respective keys.

When we encrypt a folder with fileshare, we add multiple users public key on fileshare encryption folder.

Whoevr has their private key they would be able to decrypt or unlock the fileshare encrypted folder hence they can access the data.

Whoever's key is not added, they wuold not be able to access the encrypted folder.

Please refer fileshare encryption quickstart guide and faq for better understanding of the fileshare encryption.

Symantec File Share Encryption for Windows Quick Start Guide v10.3.2

http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7062

Compatibility FAQ

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH148974

Netshare (Fileshare) FAQ

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH148964

Regards,

Sarfaraz Rahman

Hello Ahmed,

I have had a great experience with the use of PGP to share files in cases of identical use to cited by you.

When the receiver open and access this file in:

- Same Symantec (PGP)
In this case you can use an exchange of public keys and use the encryption key directly to the recipient, and the same to the contrary.

-Different OR without software software
In this case you can use the PGP Portable.
PGP-encrypted files Portable, Also Provides encryption and decryption functionality, and does not require any other encryption software

You can read more at this link> http://www.symantec.com/encryption/

If you need I can help clarify the doubts.

Hope this helps.

Regards. 

Daniel Lima

Dear all Is there are centralized management to be able as administrator to manage the encryption policy and backup the private and public key that used in encryption?? And can i make automatic encryption policy So any file store in specific or predefined location encrypted automatic. The second question regrading to the receiver that outside my organization or inside my organizations and don't have symantec encryption software . How can access the encryption files and sholud i purchase another software ? What about encryption for file server i ask for this because the alot of user access the files that located in file server how can I handle this?

Answering the first question ...
Yes you centralize the administration of keys and encryption policies through the administrative console via the web, and yes, you can set a place for the encryption occurs automatically ..

As the second question ....
You must use the FileShare to encrypt shared folders and permissions to these folders.
As I understand the PGP meets your needs ... If you have more questions please ...

Regards...

In previous comment you mention pgp portable for the receiver that not have software .. I am asked is the pgp portable required separate license / separate software or it included in side pgp file share.. And how pgp portable work. The same question for centerlized management to manage all pgp file share for all users ?

PGP Portable is a solution for encrypting an external drive that could then be sent to another party, who would not need any software on their end to access the drive, just a passphrase.  Unfortunately, it is not a product that is still being developed.

See below:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH179156

PGP Portable has already entered the last phase of support life.  Technical support would be very limited in assisting you if there is an issue, and I would not recommend using it as a long-term solution.

PGP Zip funtionality includes self-decrypting archives, which can be sent to a third party and decrypted with no special software, just a passphrase.  The file will be an executable, so to send it by email reliably, you would need to change the file extension and have the other party change it back on receipt of the file, but other than that, it works for end users without PGP installed.

For centralized management of policy and keys, you would need to set up a Symantec Encryption Management Server.  This is a soft appliance, with its own customized Operating System based on Cent OS.  All of the administration is then handled over a web-based GUI.

Now i order this list 

Product Description	Version	Qty.
SYMC ENCRYPTION MANAGEMENT SERVER BY PGP 3.3 PER USER BNDL STD LIC EXPRESS BAND A BASIC 12 MONTHS	3.3	50
SYMC FILE SHARE ENCRYPTION POWERED BY PGP TECHNOLOGY 10.3 WIN PER USER BNDL STD LIC EXPRESS BAND A BASIC 12 MONTHS	10.3	50

Please correct to me if there are missing understood

AS i understand The following features of Symantec Encryption Desktop for Windows 

◾Email encryption is fully supported.
◾PGP Zip functionality is fully supported.
◾PGP Shredder functionality is fully supported.
◾Symantec File Share Encryption is fully supported.
◾PGP Virtual Disks cannot be mounted at a drive letter over Citrix/TS, but can be mounted at directory mount points on NTFS volumes.
◾Symantec Drive Encryption is not supported

does the table above  include the PGP Zip Feature OR not ?

If the PGP ZIP file not includes which Items i should order to include the PGP ZIP 

Is the PGP File share program can work in same pc with SYMC ENDPOINT ENCRYPTION FULL DISK 8.2  ? by mean the two application work togather in same PC

is the PGP file share can protect files that lcoated like \\Servername\Folder\test.pdf OR

\\Servername\Foldername ?

 

FileShare Encryption would include the PGP Zip functionality.

It should be fully compatible with SEE 8.2.1 mp15.  If there is any issue with the two programs working together, it would need to be filed as a bug, but I am not finding any current issues.  If there is an issue, you would first need to make sure you were using the latest version of each.  If the issue persists, you should immediately open a case with support.

FileShare can be configured to allow the encryption of individual files as well as folders, or just folders.  I would recommend only using it for folder encryption, as that is a much easier setup and generally leads to fewer issues, and using PGP Zip for individual file encryption.

If you encrypt \\servername\foldername with FileShare, all files placed in that folder will be encrypted.