Asynchrony Solutions Releases Latest PDA Defense Enterprise Software
New product completely compatible with Palm Tungsten T; only security system that operates across multiple platforms.
Asynchrony Solutions, Inc., a provider of collaboration, communication and security solutions, announced the release of its new PDA Defense™ Enterprise 3.1, the newest addition to its data security software line for handheld devices. This version includes a broad range of enhancements to increase the control enterprises have over rapidly expanding handheld assets, and simplifies administration through a centralized Policy Editor.
Enterprise security and policy management for handheld devices has become a vital component of corporate asset management strategies. While handheld, wireless and portable devices are extremely beneficial to employees, their proliferation has complicated the IT management and security challenge. Network passwords, confidential information in e-mail messages and customer lists commonly carried on employee PDAs pose a growing challenge for companies. PDA Defense Enterprise reduces the threat of data loss through policy management and tackles the helpdesk support challenge faced by IT groups responsible for PDAs.
The product enables a unified IT security policy to be enforced on any Windows® Pocket PC, BlackBerry™ RIM or Palm™ handheld device, including the Palm Tungsten T (ARM CPU). The new Windows-based Policy Editor supports division and department level management through group based policies, and has an enhanced user interface allowing more discrete control over security policy settings.
New functions for all platforms include advanced selection of specific files for the patent pending bitwipe or device erase process in the event of a security breach, and a comprehensive approach to remote password management for a distributed workforce. The remote password generating system allows administrators to provide a temporary password if an end user loses access to their device, using a time-sensitive challenge and response scheme with a shared secret key produced from the administrator's password and a device ID.
Enhancements to the Palm OS platform include crypto libraries that support the new ARM CPU and a choice between ciphers including AES. Users can now specify the size of the protected portion of a memory card. Updates for the Pocket PC platform include automatic synchronization of the Safe Folder volume between handheld and desktop, dynamic sizing of virtual protected volumes, and application launch protection.
About Asynchrony Solutions
Asynchrony Solutions is a software technology firm with a line of products and services focused on security, collaboration, systems integration and custom application development, including wireless and web applications. Clients include Global 2000 companies and government agencies.