German distributor OPTIMAL System-Beratung will be showcasing Kanguru’s secure, encrypted storage devices at the upcoming IT Security Expo, IT-SA in Nuremberg, Germany, October 11-13th.
On hand will be the Kanguru Defender Elite secure, encrypted flash drives, Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC), and RocIT Defender Virtual OS on an encrypted thumb drive as well as next generation storage products.
Kanguru’s encrypted flash drives are some of the world’s most secure; offering 256-bit hardware encryption, onboard anti-virus, tamper resistant designs, optional remote management and more.
The Kanguru Defender Elite is also currently undergoing Common Criteria testing. The Common Criteria testing level has been designated as Evaluation Assurance Level 2 Augmented (EAL2+); meeting level 2 assurances while being augmented with flaw remediation. The testing is being overseen by the German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt fur Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)).
OPTIMAL System-Beratung is a value added distributor with focus on client management and workflow, document management and IT security.
Register for the event here.
Data Security, Events
Kanguru is pleased to announce that it’s Kanguru Defender family of secure USB flash drives is now available through local distributors and resellers throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Kanguru works with local partners to ensure that the security and manageability meet the requirements of a diverse user base. Both government and private sector organizations in this region are turning to Kanguru to protect their mobile data from unauthorized use.
In Australia, Sydney-based distributor Bellridge Pty Limited can provide the full range of Kanguru Defender flash drives and the Kanguru Remote Management Console for central provisioning and control of remote devices. Bellridge also has representatives in New Zealand.
Halodata International has launched the Kanguru product line in Singapore and Malaysia, as well as Indonesia through it’s PT Halodata Indonesia subsidiary. Halodata is a security specialist that supplies a full range of hardware and software products for protecting your network and portable devices.
Data Security
In a July 15 memo to all Federal Agencies, OMB Director Jack Lew sent a reminder that Telework solutions must comply with security guidelines and protect sensitive government information. Federal Computer Week highlights a few of the requirements, including data security and protection from systems that are not under direct agency control.
The Telework initiative is meant to improve worker productivity, while reducing government overhead and costs. It also adds business continuity in the event of an emergency or other event when employees can not reach the office. The downside is that Administrators lose some control over the hardware and software being used by their workers. Fears about security have resulted in slower than expected implementation of Telework policies.
To meet these security requirements, Kanguru and Absolute ID have designed the RocIT Defender Elite “Virtual System on a Stick” to enable Telework while still maintaining control over hardware and software. The device is a bootable, encrypted USB flash drive that launches a secure virtual OS completely isolated from the host system. The Administrator can lock down the OS and application settings with a golden image, and monitor the devices remotely using Kanguru Remote Management Console. All data is hardware encrypted with FIPS 140-2 certified cryptography. Contact Kanguru for more info on how RocIT Defender Elite can meet your Telework challenges.
Data Security, Government
DaveM at Advantage Computers Blog shows just how easy it is to set up a Kanguru Defender Elite secure memory stick. Steps include choosing an initial password and enabling the onboard antivirus or remote management options.
Residents of the UK can contact Advantage for more information on the Defender Elite and Defender V2 secure memory sticks.
Portable Storage
Kanguru is pleased to announce that we have been chosen to provide a major healthcare provider in Maryland with secure flash drives and remote management software. Our encrypted flash drives will help keep their patient data safe and secure, and also help them meet HIPAA regulations relating to data security and privacy.
This is the latest of several secure flash standardizations Kanguru has recently been involved with across the government, healthcare, and financial industries. Healthcare providers have been under increasing scrutiny lately as the Dept of Health & Human Services has stepped up enforcement of HIPAA privacy rules. Kanguru’s remote management platform provides security against data breaches as well as audit logs for proof of compliance.
Data Security, Healthcare, Portable Storage
Kanguru’s encrypted flash drives and remote management console have applications across a variety of industries. Kanguru has been involved with flash drive standardizations in organizations spanning government, healthcare, and financial industries to name a few.
One such partnership we are pleased to announce involves a top ten, prestigious Maryland Law Firm. Kanguru’s secure flash drives and remote management software were chosen to help keep their confidential data safe and secure and also help them meet regulations relating to data security and privacy. The security features built into the Kanguru Defender V2 help prevent data leaks and costly penalties for non-compliance with data breach regulations.
Kanguru’s high level of security features include: 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption, onboard anti-virus, and remote management with KRMC Cloud. These features, coupled with an attractive price point earned Kanguru a key spot within their overall security program.
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Don’t let an unsecure flash drive cause business disruption, productivity loss, revenue loss, and fines.
Recent events in the news have demonstrated the ease with which portable devices can be used to steal confidential data.
Avoid your own personal Wikileaks by securing your USB flash drives. Kanguru’s secure flash drives and remote management capabilities provide excellent protection against data leaks.
The Kanguru Defender Elite coupled with Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC) give CIO’s and CISO’s an unprecedented level of control over their flash drives. Data breaches can be prevented with features such as:
Remote Disable/Delete - Remotely disable or delete devices compromised by rogue employees to protect sensitive information and prevent data breaches.
Domain/IP Control - Restrict drive usage to approved domains & IP ranges and prevent unauthorized use in external networks.
Offline Restrictions - Control whether devices can be used offline. Prevent unauthorized use in external networks.
Auditing and Reporting - KRMC enforces a full audit trail with detailed graphical reporting and the ability to export both customizable audit logs and graphs for external analysis to ensure proper compliance.
Data Security, Financial, Government, Portable Storage
UPI is reporting on a story from South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, which has all the ingredients of a great mystery plot: Secret battle plans, a missing USB flash drive and a potential cover-up.
“The military unit, the DSC and ministry of defense were all informed of the case but never took action,” a source said in the Yonhap report. “It (the drive) contains confidential information on national security, but nobody knows where it is.”
The story lacks detail, but it’s not a stretch to believe that a large organization has know idea where it’s IT assets are. This is a common problem.
Kanguru’s Remote Management Console solves this issue for USB flash drives. Administrators can view exactly when and where each device is being used. The moment that a drive is reported missing, an automatic delete or disable command can be issued from the console.
Data Security, Government, Portable Storage
11 Things You Can Do With Kanguru Defender Elite Encrypted Flash Drives
- Communicate security policy changes and updates directly to the drive and enforce changes as necessary via remote management.
- Audit drive usage to ensure policy updates.
- Create lists (whitelist/blacklist) of approved IP ranges so that drives are only used in trusted locations.
- Track device usage and location via IP addresses.
- Set a master password for administrator access.
- Immunize any PC or Laptop with Defender Elite’s onboard Anti-Virus.
- Disable and/or delete devices that have been lost or stolen.
- Meet regulatory requirements through the use of a verifiable security audit trail.
- Track device activity on each workstation/computer using Kanguru USB Device Control.
- Revoke drive access to former employees still in possession of their drives. (Particularly useful if their drive contains proprietary company info.)
- Sleep well knowing that 100% of your data is secure!
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The Kanguru Remote Management Console - Cloud Edition was recently reviewed at eSecurityPlanet.com. We’d like to thank Lisa Phifer for thoroughly testing the platform and giving us great feedback and suggestions. While this review provides a helpful tour of the platform, Kanguru is ready to help you evaluate for yourself and “try before you buy”.
We would also like to respond to some of the feedback and give additional details where it might be helpful.
- To clarify pricing: KRMC Cloud retails for $19.95 per drive per year, with volume licensing options available. Optional BitDefender anti-virus renewal is $7.95 per drive per year.
- Linux and Mac OS compatibility will be available soon for Defender Elite flash drives. This functionality will be added to existing hardware through a secure remote software update.
- Automatic license assignment is available for centralized provisioning.
- The ability to deactivate and disable onboard AV without Kanguru’s help will soon be available as a provisioning option.
- A number of the “wish items” are available in the more full-featured Enterprise version of KRMC.
Data Security, Portable Storage
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