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Encryption Family

What is Symantec Encryption?

Symantec’s encryption solutions enable organizations to deliver data protection with centralized policy management through the optional use of Encryption Management Server. Our solutions provide standards-based technology, centralized policy management, compliance-based reporting, and universal management for your encryption products.

ENDPOINT

Complete data protection for all endpoints-laptops, desktops, USB drives, optical media, and smart phones.

Drive Encryption

Provides organizations with full disk encryption for all data (user files, swap files, system files, hidden files, etc.) on desktops, laptops, and removable media.

EMAIL

A comprehensive suite of email encryption products, from desktop to gateway to mobile devices.

Gateway Email Encryption

Provides centrally managed, standards-based email encryption to secure email communications with customers and partners without the need for client software.

Desktop Email Encryption

End-to-end email encryption that automatically encrypts and decrypts email as it is sent and received on desktops and/or laptops, without affecting the end-user email experience.

FILES

Protection for files, from team collaboration to server processes to external transfer.

Command Line

Enables organizations to quickly and easily integrate encryption into batch processes, scripts and applications to ensure the security of corporate data at rest or in transit.

File Share Encryption

Allows users to automatically and transparently encrypt individual files and folders on a file server enabling secure sharing of protected documents, spreadsheets, graphics files and more.

MANAGEMENT

Reduce complexity and cost through consolidated administration, including encryption key management and policy rollout.

Encryption Management Server

Provides organizations with a single console to manage multiple Symantec encryption applications.

BUNDLES

Combine encryption solutions to create a more secure user environment and better address regulatory and privacy compliance.

Encryption Desktop Corporate

Bundling Drive Encryption to secure the files stored on local hard drives, Desktop Email Encryption to secure confidential data in email, and File Share Encryption to securely share files with selected colleagues and in the cloud.

Encryption Desktop Professional

Bundling Disk Encryption to secure the files stored on local hard drives, and Desktop Email Encryption to secure confidential data in email.

Encryption Desktop Storage

Bundling Drive Encryption to secure the files stored on local hard drives and File Share Encryption to securely share files with selected colleagues and in the cloud.

ENDPOINT ENCRYPTION

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Endpoint Encryption Full Disk Edition

Provides advanced data and file encryption for desktops, laptops, and removable storage devices. It prevents unauthorized access by using strong access control and powerful encryption.

Endpoint Encryption Removable Storage Edition

Provides policy-controlled encryption of data on removable media and provides organizations with a safe harbor from data breach notification if removable media is lost or stolen.

Endpoint Encryption Device Control

Enables organizations to monitor device usage and file transfer activity, control access to ports, devices, and wireless networks, as well as to restrict user’s ability to copy protected information to removable media.

EXTENDED ENCRYPTION CAPABILITIES

Add-on scalable agents and options tailored to your environment
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COMMAND LINE

Add-ons

  • PGP Key Management Server works together with PGP Command Line to create, organize, distribute, store, and track encryption keys. You can replace the locally managed keys used for your automated file transfer processes with centralized, secure key management from the PGP Key Management Server.

DESKTOP EMAIL ENCRYPTION

Add-ons

  • Email encryption for iOS®, Android™, and Blackberry®

    As business users and their devices become more mobile, Symantec's encryption solutions allow users to painlessly send and receive encrypted email from their smartphones and other iOS devices, including the iPad®.
    • Symantec Mobile Encryption for iOS
    • PGP Viewer for Android
    • PGP Support Package for Blackberry*
    • Android currently only available as an email viewer
    • *Does not support BB10

    Key Features

    • Decrypts both PGP Partition and PGP MIME mail formats
    • Attachments are effortlessly encrypted and decrypted along with the message as normal
    • Access multiple emails in the same session without having to re-unlock the user's key
    • Network connectivity not required for decryption
    • Keys are encrypted and stored safely on mobile devices with a passphrase

    Key Benefits

    • Data stays confidential should the device fall into the wrong hands
    • Decrypt messages even when not connected to the network
    • No need to log into web browsers to access content or learn new processes, users continue to use standard device email interfaces as normal

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DRIVE ENCRYPTION

Add-ons

  • Symantec Drive Encryption on Windows Servers is supported on:
    • Windows Server 2003 SP 2 (32- and 64-bit editions); Windows Server 2008 64-bit SP 1 and 2; Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit
    • VMWare ESXi4 (supported Microsoft Windows Servers operating in a virtual environment)
    For additional system requirements and best practices information, go to the Symantec Knowledgebase and search for TECH149613, "PGP Whole Disk Encryption on Windows Servers."
  • Symantec Endpoint Encryption Removable Storage Edition provides policy-controlled encryption of data on removable media and provides organizations with a safe harbor from data breach notification if removable media is lost or stolen. This industry-leading laptop security software allows users to encrypt data according to policy on most any form of removable storage ensuring that users can safely transport and use sensitive data on portable media.
    Note: Removable Storage Edition requires Symantec Endpoint Encryption Management Server for policy control and management.
  • Symantec Endpoint Encryption Device Control software enables organizations to monitor device usage and file transfer activity, control access to ports, devices, and wireless networks, as well as to restrict user’s ability to copy protected information to removable media. When implemented with Symantec Endpoint Encryption Removable Storage Edition, the combination provides protection for enterprise data on endpoints from the risks associated with USB security, as well as other portable devices and media.
    Note: Device Control requires Symantec Endpoint Encryption Management Server for policy control and management.

ENDPOINT ENCRYPTION DEVICE CONTROL

Add-ons

  • Device Control Auditor gives organizations immediate, actionable facts about the devices and Wi-Fi networks that PCs are connecting to in an enterprise network, enabling IT staff to identify real and potential threats to private, sensitive and protected data.
    • Fast, comprehensive reporting of all external media devices and Wi-FI network connections
    • Agentless operation
    • Precise, current and historical device, network and port connections
    • Integrated with Symantec Endpoint Encryption Device

FILE SHARE ENCRYPTION

Add-ons

  • Access protected data in the cloud securely on your iOS Devices

    File Share Encryption for iOS allows users who have uploaded encrypted files to Dropbox, to view their encrypted information directly on their iOS mobile devices. Incorporating a simple, user-friendly interface through Symantec File Viewer, users can access their synched information anywhere they have a network connection.
    Users can store up to 1G of encrypted files in their cache, allowing access to encrypted information when no network connection is available and with the peace of mind that their data is always protected.

    Already licensed? Download the free App.

    Symantec File Viewer