Disk Encryption Service Features
mindSHIFT’s Managed Disk Encryption Service provides small and medium-sized organizations with comprehensive, nonstop disk encryption, enabling quick, cost-effective protection for data on Windows-based desktops and laptops. The encrypted data is continuously safeguarded from unauthorized access, providing strong security for all your data, including intellectual property, customer and partner data, and corporate brand equity.
Key features of the mindSHIFT Managed Disk Encryption Service include:
- Easy, automatic operation. Protect data without changing the user experience.
- Rapid deployment. Accelerate encryption deployment by avoiding the time-consuming, up-front evaluation, technology training, selection, procurement and implementation/installation processes.
- Encryption all the time. Ensure that all data on users’ systems is encrypted, even when they’re offline.
- Enforced security policies. You don’t have to train - and trust – users to save all their data in an encrypted folder.
- Easy, ongoing management. Avoid the time-consuming hassle of getting up the technology curve and supporting and managing the technology day-in, day-out.
- Best-in-class encryption technology. Keep private data private by using PGP AES 256-bit security – which far exceeds the 128-bit security that most regulations stipulate is necessary for your organization to avoid reputation-damaging data breach notifications.
For more information on Managed Disk Encryption Services, contact us or call 877-227-5054 and let our experience help you produce results.
Technical Features and Interoperability of Managed Disk Encryption Service
| Data Encryption Algorithm |
PGP AES 256-bit security |
| Operating Systems |
Windows workstation operating systems now. Mac OS in a future release |
| Full Disk Encryption |
Yes. Standard implementation. |
| Access to Encrypted Data |
Complete protection via pre-boot authentication using user's Windows logon |
| Sign-on Process |
Single sign-on. Users use their existing Windows password via Microsoft Active Directory integration, vs. other systems which require dual authentication. (Dual sign-on is available as an option.) |
| Partition Support |
Available as an option to standard full disk encryption |
| Distribution and Installation Process |
Automated using systems management tools. mindSHIFT manages entire process. |
| Initial Encryption Process |
Minimal performance impact; can be suspended at any time |
| Pre-boot Authentication |
Yes |
| Key and Passphrase Storage |
In an encrypted format |
| Screen Saver Compatibility |
Yes |
| Standby and Hibernation Mode Support |
Yes |
| Policy Update Distribution |
Automatic distribution to installed end-user systems |
| Policy Enforcement |
Automatic once encryption is deployed and policies are defined |
| User Group Management |
Automated with Microsoft Active Directory integration |
| User Experience |
Transparent. The only change is a pre-boot authentication which requires users' Windows login. This can replace or supplement the normal Windows login. |
| Access if Passphrase is Lost or Forgotten |
mindSHIFT can issue a one-time use recovery passphrase |
| Dual-boot System Compatibility |
Yes |
| LDAP Directory Support |
Full compatibility with Microsoft Active Directory |
| Ongoing Management |
Done by mindSHIFT using mindSHIFT's Hosted PGP Universal Server |
| Service and Support |
Managed completely by mindSHIFT |
| Price |
A single predictable monthly fee. No costly up-front hardware or software costs. |
For more Information on Disk Encryption
Managed Disk Encryption Service Overview
Managed Disk Encryption Service Benefits
Managed Disk Encyrption Service FAQ
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For more information on our Managed Disk Encryption Service, contact us or call 877-227-5054.