Over the last few years we have seen an alarming number of data loss incidents reported in the press. Many of these breaches of security have taken place between organisations sharing large volumes of sensitive information on CD or DVD. While optical media remains an economic mechanism to share data, loss of such information often involves expensive cleanup costs, and invariably leads to damaged business reputation.
It is the responsibility of every organisation to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented when sharing confidential information externally. Research shows however that information will continue to be lost as long as it’s being transferred on physical media using physical methods of transportation. How can we eliminate the risk of data loss using CD or DVD to share information?
Traditional file encryption that distributes static password authentication alongside the target information will not guarantee that your data does not fall into the wrong hands. This fundamental problem associated with legacy encryption products give the sender the false impression that their information is secure. It is not!
A product like Egress Switch is ideal for sharing sensitive information – either physically or electronically – without exposing your business to any unnecessary risks. Using the Switch Package Library, you will be able to view the full contents of the CD or DVD and see exactly what information was burnt to the media. Furthermore, sophisticated IP tracking not only displays unauthorised access attempts but also provides the specific location of where your data resides. Armed with this information you can now make informed decisions whether to revoke access immediately. This will prevent all users (including authorised recipients) from accessing the information.
Egress Switch uses a patent protected architecture to make sharing data safe and easy. Encryption keys that grant access to secure packages are only released once an approved recipient provides valid authentication. Additional audit information extends visibility enabling you to see exactly who is reading you information and where it resides at all times. This innovative approach to sharing information securely allows you to remain in complete control of your data – wherever it goes, however it gets there!
"Since we integrated Switch Fusion into our daily workflow, transferring large files containing confidential information is not only easy, but also safe and cost efficient. It's an integral part of our security infrastructure'"
Assistant Director ICT, NHS East London and City
"Egress Switch is a very innovative product that places control in the hands of the sender. This allows our users to revoke access if we suspect that personal data has been lost in transit."
Assistant Director ICT, NHS East London and City
"We use Egress Switch to automatically encrypt information sent by email that contains sensitive or personal data. Its accredited infrastructure meant rapid deployment and instant regulatory compliance."
Head of IT Technical Services
Spire Healthcare
"The States of Guernsey undertook fairly comprehensive trials of email and file encryption products in 2010 and Egress Switch came out heads and shoulders above others available on the market."
Information Security Officer
The States of Guernsey
"Egress Switch is particularly feature rich and offers functionality that no other product currently offers. Switch has satisfied several of our security requirements, producing significant cost saving across the States of Guernsey Government."
Information Security Officer
The States of Guernsey
"We found that the technical support and general resources made available to us were thorough and comprehensive. It’s nice to see that customer focus seems to be alive and kicking with Egress."
The States of Guernsey
"We evaluated several products as part of a Pan London consortium. We selected Egress Switch because it was easy to use and offered recipients the ability to reply free of charge"
London Borough of Camden
"We're excited by the flexibility offered by Egress Switch - from the ability to prove when information was received, through to transferring personal or sensitive data without worrying about file size."
Information Security Manager, Brent County Council
"Egress Switch enables our users to send sensitive data securely, seamlessly, and confidently to 3rd parties. The setup takes less than a couple of minutes and provides a secure platform for sharing confidential information."
The Learning Trust
"We replaced our existing email encryption product with Egress Switch and are delighted with the additional functionality on offer and the support Egress provided during the transition."
Elevate East London, (A joint venture between Agilisys and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham)
"We evaluated email encryption products alongside several Authorities across London. We chose Egress Switch because it was easy to use, offered 'follow the data' tracking, and enabled recipients to reply free of charge."
Security Analyst, London Borough of Hackney
"We use Egress Switch for email encryption and secure large file transfer. This allows us to satisfy two requirements with one solution, saving the Council time and money in the process."
Information Security Manager, London Borough of Richmond
"Switch Fusion guarantees integrated end-to-end security, saving us time and money when transferring large volumes of sensitive data to third parties. Switch couldn't be easier to use and requires no training whatsoever."
Croydon County Council
"Anyone with access to Google and two minutes on their hands can break password protected files. Besides; this basic level of protection doesn't offer any assurance around who is accessing the data."
Dave Eagle, Head of IT, Withy King
"Having fully implemented Egress Switch, we now encourage all of our clients to communicate securely, protecting our practice from the SRA and our clients from the ICO."
Dave Eagle, Head of IT, Withy King
"Having fully implemented Egress Switch, we now encourage all of our clients to communicate securely. This way we guarantee the protection of our firm from the SRA and our clients from the ICO."
Dave Eagle, Head of IT, Withy King
