Endpoint security developer CoSoSys has released a new version of their data loss prevention, device control and endpoint security solution for Windows and Mac OS, Endpoint Protector. Offering enhanced protection, increased effectiveness and the fastest implementation time in its segment, the out-of-the-box Hardware and Virtual Appliance is now available for small, medium and large companies and organizations.

Coming with a long list of new features targeting better security, reliability, ease of use and better adapting to company structures and organization charts, Endpoint Protector 4 is designed to protect networks ranging from 20 computers (endpoints) to more than 5.000 endpoints.

Some of the top benefits of this latest Endpoint Protector solution are:

• Seamless integration in business processes
• Saving time and money when the solution is installed
• Increased security through enhanced protection
• Reducing allotted resources of the security staff
• Optimum security through enhanced stability
• Enhanced protection through complex, adaptable end efficient security
• Reliable security through enhanced monitoring and policy control

After a very successful year 2010 and many product launches and recognitions, CoSoSys announced it had been acquired by leading European Unified Threat Management vendor Astaro. Astaro plans to take over and keep both the product range of the Romanian company and their team.

The two companies will continue to develop CoSoSys’ existing range of endpoint and mobile data security solutions,and will also  collaborate on integrating CoSoSys’ device control, data loss prevention and endpoint security solution into Astaro’s Unified Threat Management solution, the Astaro Security Gateway, and on providing a level of overall security beyond any solution currently on the market.

“CoSoSys’ very talented team has created an impressive product portfolio to manage and secure the use of portable devices in companies,” said Jan Hichert, CEO of Astaro. “Unlike other solutions available in the security market, their Endpoint Protector solution is easy to use, centralized, offering comprehensive and unified endpoint and network protection. Their technology focus on both Windows and Mac platforms opens exciting possibilities for us to expand our security offering for our customers. We are looking forward to welcoming them to Astaro.”

“We are proud to work with Europe’s most skilled and dedicated network security team to build technologies that thousands of businesses will be using on a daily basis,” said Roman Foeckl, CEO of CoSoSys. “The acquisition by Astaro comes as recognition of the quality and innovation our solutions feature. We are all looking forward to continue innovating and developing solutions for the permanently evolving security challenges data security is faced with as part of Astaro.”

Endpoint Protector for Device Control explained in plain English

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The USB ports leading to the computers in your network are somewhat of a hell hole, opening up the way to scary security breaches. It all comes down to the use of portable devices that can store large amounts of data that employees and visitors carry around, plug in and use, regardless of all the security red alerts popping up each step of the way.

But completely cutting access to USB ports, although still used, is not a smart move if you’re trying to protect your data against accidental loss or theft. Lawsuits, fines and seeing your customers drop like flies are all scary scenarios, but fear should never prevent you from playing it smart.

Thinking about it for a while, cutting USB access also means printers. So your employees cannot get their laptop connected to any office printer and start printing reports, contracts and offers. They need to only use some authorized printers, through the network, causing long queues, angry comments and general discomfort. Their way of working might be affected, rendering them less productive.

And almost always, all prohibitions turn people against the person making the decision and encourage attempts to circumvent them. I am sure you’ve all worked in companies where some people could circumvent the firewall to download movies and play online games! And I am sure you’ve heard all the nasty comments when some random policy was enforced causing more harm then good.

Plus, the data security you dream of is just an illusion. People can still email sensitive documents, use the very printers you have authorized to print out all your client list and take it to the competition. You might monitor such activity, but if you think you’re safe, why would you?

Why upset your employees with don’ts and forbiddens for a false sense of security when you can allow them to use authorized devices and monitor file activity and transfers instead? Why worry when you can use a file whitelisting system to make sure they can’t really access sensitive information? Why not use a data loss prevention and device control solution to allow the to use the latest technology and stay safe at the same time?

Yes, folks it was bound to happen. Device Control, Data Loss Prevention and endpoint security applications were bound to conquer the new over-hyped platforms, Windows 7 and Snow Leopard. And the first one to reach this performance is the latest version of Endpoint Protector 2009, developed by CoSoSys, a leading developer of endpoint security and portable storage device applications. The new version has a clear purpose, one that is a must for all companies interested in security: allowing them to test and implement the most recent operating systems, while protecting them from common threats yielded by extreme data portability and mobility.

“Our goal is to keep companies safe while allowing them to test, implement and turn the latest breakthroughs in software and hardware platforms into a profitable advantage. Releasing a version for the Windows 7 operating system – which is currently one of the most hyped and critically appraised platforms – and for Mac OS X Snow Leopard is a natural step in our ongoing strive to adapt to as many IT environments as possible. It also complements our efforts of maintaining a high level of mobility and productivity for non-technical users by providing them with a continuously increasing range of controlled portable devices, from iPods, cameras and USB sticks to ExpressCard SDD and printers,” explains Roman Foeckl, CoSoSys CEO.

To test the new version of Endpoint Protector 2009, you can download the 30 days trial or check out the online demo at http://www.EndpointProtector.com.

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