Pointsec Builds Leadership with First-to-Market Data Encryption Solution for S60 Platform

Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a global leader in mobile enterprise security, today released Pointsec for Symbian 3.0 S60 Edition, a new version of its security solution, offering strong data protection and access control for business users with Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Eseries handsets based on the S60 platform. Supported models include the Nokia E50, Nokia E60, Nokia E61, Nokia E62, and Nokia E70. This is the first solution for protecting data stored on S60 devices using real-time encryption.

Using Pointsec for Symbian 3.0 S60 Edition, sensitive information is automatically encrypted and decrypted on-the-fly, with no user interaction required. This major version release of Pointsec for Symbian is Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) compliant, and comes with added support for the Intellisync Device Management solution from Nokia. In addition, Pointsec offers tools for centralized administration of encryption. Users who accidentally lock their devices can regain access by calling their helpdesk and completing the secure Remote Help challenge/response procedure with the Pointsec webRH product.

Source: Thomas Net

In an ever increasing digital world, stealing someone’s device and getting access to the data on it is becoming a popular objective. I wouldn’t blame thieves, first off you get to resell the phone for profit, and second you can hold company blackmail for its privacy. If you’re the ultimate evil genius you would just release any and all confidential information to that company’s largest competitor, for a fee of course!

Good thing someone stepped up to the plate and began to offer encryption, are you listening Nokia? This is something corporate customers want.