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Decru Unveils New DataFort Storage
Security Appliances
Decru, Inc., a leader in networked data storage security, announced
availability for the Decru DataFort FC520, a high performance storage security
appliance designed for 2GB Fibre Channel storage networks. Decru also unveiled
upcoming NAS and SAN platform features including DataFort tape encryption and
host authentication for Fibre Channel SAN environments, Lifetime Key
Management software and NAS Active Failover.
The Decru DataFort storage security appliance recently received the coveted
"Deploy" rating from InfoWorld after lab testing, and is the first product to
provide wire-speed encryption for both NAS and SAN storage environments.
Combining strong 256-bit AES encryption and authentication with hardware-based
key management, Decru DataFort creates a powerful, yet manageable security
solution for enterprise and government customers. The solution can be deployed
transparently without changing user workflow, and has been tested with a wide
variety of storage and networking technologies.
Key enhancements for the DataFort platform include:
DataFort Tape Encryption
With a new module that supports tape libraries, DataFort users can now
transparently encrypt backup media. DataFort offers unique flexibility for
protecting primary and secondary storage. Depending on their requirements,
customers can elect to encrypt tapes, storage devices, or both, using one
DataFort FC520 platform.
Host Authentication
In addition to native support for 2GB Fibre Channel networks, the DataFort
FC520 offers added fabric security. Host authentication protects against
attacks on a SAN whereby a new host is added to the fabric, and then used to
access information from disk. With cryptographic host authentication enabled,
a user ID and password must be entered in order for a new host to be
recognized.
Lifetime Key Management
Decru's Lifetime Key Management application simplifies key management in
multi-DataFort environments, ensuring that as keys are rotated over time, data
can always be decrypted. The software provides a centralized, secure interface
for managing and backing up encryption keys. In a disaster recovery scenario,
a Software Recovery Agent is also available to decrypt data using smart cards
and pass phrases. The Lifetime Key Management application integrates
seamlessly with the DataFort platform in both NAS and SAN configurations.
NAS Active Failover
Building on Decru's existing SAN clustering and failover technologies,
Decru
DataFort E440 will incorporate new features to guarantee high availability in
NAS environments. Active failover support allows DataForts to be securely
deployed in clusters, sharing encryption keys between nodes for seamless
failover. Clustering and failover are standard features in Decru's SAN
products, the DataFort FC440 and FC520.
"Enterprises and government agencies need to build security directly into
their storage networks, or risk exposing their most critical assets to
internal and external threats," said Jamie Gruener, Senior Analyst, Enterprise
Computing and Networking, the Yankee Group. "Decru's DataFort platform enables
this direct approach by securing the assets themselves, safeguarding the
environment from authorized access, and addressing the growing focus on
regulatory compliance for data security."
"Storage networking opens up large efficiency and flexibility gains for
modern
organizations," said Dan Avida, president and CEO of Decru. "Unfortunately,
these interconnected systems also create unacceptable security risks for
organizations and their customers. Decru's mission is to build powerful,
transparent products that enhance security while preserving performance and
convenience."
The DataFort appliance allows enterprises to protect data in storage and in
transit from unauthorized access. Decru DataFort can also reduce
infrastructure spending by allowing enterprises to securely aggregate storage.
With DataFort, different groups within an organization can compartmentalize
aggregated data in secure Cryptainers, confident that their data is
protected from unauthorized users. DataFort also enables organizations to
separate security roles within their organization, and enables full data
management without compromising its privacy.
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