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Check point DLP blade reduces security issues

Date: Jun 04, 2011 Author: Pass4sure

Checkpoint software technologies Ltd. has introduced an internet data protection software called as "Blade". The experiment was successfully done at Fitchburg State University having over 38,000 students plus the staff members. It was observed that software has successfully protected the confidential information such as Social security numbers and credit card data.

Check Point solution leading DLP to provide the best functionality, the user's knowledge and courage, "Sherry said Horeanopoulos, information security officer at Fitchburg State University." The implementation was very simple. Within a week, we were able to integrate Check Point DLP with our existing security infrastructure. Has given us a lot of information about possible problems, we help prevent accidental loss of data before a violation can occur.

With the 70% of the tuition fees were coming form credit cards so it was very essential to protect the information. It was observed that confidential data was transferring along with their mail communications. VMware DLP blade has solved the data loss from detection to prevention. The Check Point DLP Software Blade can be deployed on all Check Point security gateways and is also available as a dedicated DLP-1 appliance.

"The data loss prevention is a universal challenge. At some point, we've sent an e-mail with sensitive information to the wrong recipient. For the first time in the industry, Check Point certification solves the challenge of data leakage" said Gil Shwed, chairman, founder and CEO of Check Point. "By combining innovative technology with our UserCheck remediation solution, Check Point DLP enables companies to enforce corporate policies and educate users while preventing data loss and unintended."