DeviceShield is a Powerful, Easy-To-Use and Cost-Effective Solution that Helps Protect Companies from Security Breaches via Mobile Devices
TAMPA, Fla.-November 15, 2005-
Layton Technology Inc., a global developer of IT auditing, helpdesk and internet monitoring software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of DeviceShield, a device control security tool designed to help organizations manage the use of authorized portable devices internally. DeviceShield joins the growing Layton Technology portfolio of easy-to-use and cost-effective network management solutions for IT and network administrators. DeviceShield addresses the growing threat of viruses and criminal activity that can occur when insiders connect mobile devices such as USB drives, CDs/DVDs, digital cameras and MP3s to a network.
"Tracking and managing the removable devices of an organization is a labor-intensive task for administrators. DeviceShield helps equip the company with a solution that easily and efficiently protects the network," said Robert Ward, president and CEO, Layton Technology. "It is imperative for businesses to allow use of removable media devices, especially in today's market where employees are traveling frequently and working remotely. However, they pose a tremendous threat to data security. Layton Technology's DeviceShield not only protects the organizations from potential security threats, but also enables IT managers to allow use of approved removable devices by authorized personnel without taking up additional resources."Layton Technology's DeviceShield is a simple-to-use and flexible solution that protects an organization's valuable data, manages security and safeguards the business against malicious and unintentional security breaches. DeviceShield can be easily downloaded and installed within minutes and provides complete control in managing all removable media devices in one centralized location. This solution effectively legitimizes users, authorizes approved devices, audits and tracks downloaded or uploaded network data, protects against unauthorized uploading of software and blocks potentially devastating viruses, adware and spyware from entering an organization's network. DeviceShield gives administrators the flexibility to set parameters for specific users, allowing the use of legitimate tools.
DeviceShield's other primary features include:
- Addition of internal barriers to uploading hostile code and unauthorized software;
- Choice of deployment: network-wide, domain-wide, per computer or to a list of computers;
- Centralized management of access privileges;
- Small, discrete footprints on user machines;
- Access privileges granted on company, domain, group or individual user basis;
- Blocked or restricted access can be quickly changed on a temporary or permanent basis;
- Intuitive and user-friendly interface; and
- Complete access control, addressing USB and FireWire drives, MP3 players, iPods, smart phones, handheld computers, SD cards, CDs/DVDs, floppies and more.
Studies reveal that internal security threats go largely unnoticed and most organizations do little to protect themselves. Research from The Gartner Group shows that 80 percent of IT related crime is now committed from within an organization. Security breaches can be malicious but often times they are not--for instance, when an employee unknowingly downloads a virus onto the company network through their PDA. While the use of removable media devices is becoming increasingly important for the productivity of a business, it is equally important to protect the network and avoid any disruptions that may drain productivity.
Pricing and Availability
DeviceShield offers a powerful solution to manage all removable media access at a very cost-effective entry point of $495 for 50 PCs. This includes 60 days of email and phone support in addition to any updates or new versions that are released. Volume discounting applies accordingly.
DeviceShield is available directly through Layton Technology and from Layton Technology's global network of authorized distribution partners.
About Layton Technology, Inc.
Layton Technology, a global developer of IT auditing, helpdesk, and Internet monitoring software solutions, delivers solutions designed to optimize the management and efficiency of IT environments across SMB and large organizations. Founded in 1997, Layton Technology is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and serves more than 10,000 customers across the globe. For additional information about Layton Technology and its products, services and partners, please contact Layton Technology at (813) 319-1390 or visit www.laytontechnology.com.
