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Echoworx Cross-Platform Mobile Encryption Keeps Data Secure

Michael Kwan — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:25:11 +0000

One of the reasons why people choose a BlackBerry device over other smartphones is that the BlackBerry service is supposed to be safer with all its advanced data encryption. Not to take anything away from Research in Motion, but Echoworx is taking this one step further by offering a cross-platform mobile encryption solution.

Instead of being bound to one operating system or another, the Echoworx Mobile Encryption Platform is designed to automatically encrypt all incoming and outgoing communications at the source with no need for user intervention. This is largely catering to folks who need enterprise email and data protection, but anyone who wants to keep their data private could be interested.

The cloud-based solution should work “with all major mobile operating systems including iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS with native apps.” Because it’s cloud-based and encrypted at the source, it means that your data stays safe even if you use unprotected Wi-Fi networks for access. That’s almost better than BES, isn’t it? Almost.

In any case, expect the Echoworx Mobile Encryption Platform to filter through their partner channels next month.

Echoworx Previews Mobile Encryption Platform at RSA Conference

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Echoworx
First to Deliver Email Encryption Across Multiple Platforms; Centralizes Encryption Management for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android

San Francisco – RSA Conference – February 14, 2011 – Echoworx Corporation, (www.echoworx.com) the leading provider of managed encryption services for complete enterprise email and data protection, will preview its new Mobile Encryption Platform at the RSA Conference taking place this week.

The Mobile Encryption Platform, which will be available to the Echoworx partner channel in mid-March 2011, is the first enterprise encryption platform designed specifically for private mobile communications. As a cloud-based solution, it enables integration with all major mobile operating systems including iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS with native apps. Incoming and outgoing communications are automatically encrypted at the source without the need for user intervention.

“The Mobile Encryption Platform is the only global solution that enables encryption for all the major mobile device platforms,” says Michael Ginsberg, President and CEO of Echoworx. “As it embraces a cloud-based model, data in motion or in use by mobile users is always encrypted and safe. This promises to deliver huge benefits for today’s enterprises; and represents a significant sales opportunity for our partners.”

According to Ginsberg, the ubiquitous use of mobile devices in the enterprise translates into less control and increased risk. “IT managers simply can’t control security on unprotected wi-fi networks. In addition, escalating iPhone and Android usage by mobile workers means that every phone is potentially a business device and therefore a danger to security. Business leaders realize that the old way of managing encryption on a platform-by-platform basis simply won’t work. What we offer is a simple yet highly secure strategy that keeps sensitive information off devices by moving data to the cloud and securing it at its source where it can’t be reached by unauthorized users.”

As an addition to the Echoworx suite of existing email encryption offerings, the Mobile Encryption Platform will provide partners with an unprecedented array of security capabilities to offer their customers. “If you just look at the demand we’re getting for mobile encryption alone, the numbers are staggering,” Ginsberg says. “Mobile encryption comes up in just about every conversation we have. I had a request for 800 seats recently from a business that had a large contingent of Android users. It’s clear that today’s enterprises want and need this kind of protection for their mobile communications; and Echoworx is looking forward to working with our partners to support those customers.”

About Echoworx Mobile Encryption Platform

Echoworx Mobile Encryption Platform is specifically designed for user integration with all major mobile operating systems including iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS with native apps. Once launched users can download the iPhone, BlackBerry or Android app from the Apple Store, BlackBerry App World or directly from Echoworx. The apps will support iPads, iPhones, RIM devices including Playbook, Android tablets and more. Plans are also in place to add Windows capabilities in the near future. It ensures confidentiality and user authenticity by applying identification and authentication processes based on the most stringent security standards available.

About Echoworx

Echoworx Corporation is the leading provider of managed encryption services for complete enterprise email and data protection. The company is an encryption service provider of choice for, Symantec, AT&T, Verizon, McAfee, BT, Intermedia and Apptix among other global enterprises. Echoworx provides a SaaS (software as a service) model; it is built on best-of-breed technology and reduces encryption complexity for the end user. With Echoworx, organizations can protect their email and data without changing their day to day workflow and can easily send encrypted documents and digitally signed email messages to anyone in their address book. For more information: www.echoworx.com

[via echoworx]

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RIM has succomb: BlackBerry servers headed for Saudi Arabia

Michael Kwan — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:25:14 +0000

The unveiling of the BlackBerry Torch with an abysmal display has really been overshadowed by Research in Motion’s woes in the Middle East and other countries. As you may have heard, the BlackBerry ban on service is happening in a number of nations who have already banned, or are in the process banning the Canadian-made messenger device. In an effort to get back in, RIM is apparently installing new servers.

Whether they’re going to do this for every market being affected, remains unknown, but it has been confirmed by Reuters that RIM is installing at least three BlackBerry servers locally in Saudi Arabia. This will better satisfy the government’s query in wanting the power to intercept BlackBerry communications from “bad guys.” However, if these negotiations are similar to what’s going on with BlackBerry in India, the information accessible by government officials could be no more than simple message metadata. It’s better than nothing, I suppose, but it’s not like RIM is just going to hand over the keys, right?

The three new local servers are only setup to serve the Sauds. Is RIM prepared to fork over the money to do the same for UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Indonesia, Tunisia, and Algeria? And more countries are likely going to join the list, probably a far cheaper solution than losing those customers.

[Reuters]

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BlackBerry Protect launches, offers BES security to non-BES users

Michael Kwan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:40:04 +0000

One of the primary reasons why corporations tend to prefer Research in Motion’s BlackBerry products is that they provide a higher level of security than other devices. The trouble is that the highest level can only be had with BES. This is no longer true.

Even if you’re not using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and you’re simply connecting through BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS), you can try your hand at the newly announced BlackBerry Protect. This is “consumer-grade” protection software for BlackBerry smartphones. With BP in place, you can remotely wipe or lock your device from your desktop computer, remotely add contact information to the BlackBerry home screen, track a lost phone via GPS and cell tower triangulation, remotely activate a loud ringer, back up data over Wi-Fi, and restore data to a new smartphone.

The closed beta for BlackBerry Protect starts this week and the more open beta should follow a little later this year. When it hits the primetime remains to be seen.

[BGR via BlackBerry Blog]

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