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Security Software is First to Tackle Disquieting Problem of Insider Threats
SAN DIEGO, September 8 /PRNewswire/ --
*Weakest Link in Computer Security Strengthened
*Innovative UK Company Trumps Industry Giants
*Pharma Giant Rolls Out Lanxoma Across Europe
A British developed revolutionary, system-level computer security program
Lanxoma (www.lanxoma.com) launched at the prestigious DEMOfall 08 emerging
technology conference in San Diego this morning (www.demo.com).
Lanxoma Restricted Access Permission System (RAPS) from Unity Solutions
is the first product to address the need for data security from the inside,
creating a permanent, digital record that deters abuse, provides
accountability and satisfies the most stringent auditing standards.
To date IT management has done everything possible to safeguard the
systems and data of their organizations. They have implemented password
protection for applications, validated data ranges, fire-walled PCs and
secured networks.
What has been impossible, until now, is to deter the "insider threat."
Lanxoma is software that requires technicians to request permission for
root access to systems. Management provides access for a pre-determined
period and Lanxoma advises the technician that all activity will be digitally
recorded. If evidence of abuse is required, every mouse movement, keystroke,
screen action and audio output can be "replayed."
Lanxoma is an enterprise-level, cross-platform, software-based solution
that provides IT technicians controlled access to privileged systems -- then
records what they do while inside. Management authorizes access and can later
review precisely what IT workers did.
Said Unity Solutions founder and CEO Manoj Patel: "Sometimes you need to
'see' what IT workers with privileged system access have been up to -- where
they went inside your system, and exactly what they did while they were
there. It's been a hit-or-miss chore. What if you could 'see' everything the
original user saw -- in real time? That's what Lanxoma does."
"We are all becoming increasingly aware of the potential damages that can
be caused by insider threats There are stories in the media almost on a
weekly basis and so there is a growing need for enterprises to adopt better
technologies, such as Lanxoma, to protect the core of the network," said
Charlotte Dunlap, Senior. Analyst, Information Security, Enterprise Strategy
Group
Lanxoma deters abuse by recording every action (keyboard, mouse, screen
and audio). Lanxoma acts as a deterrent and offers evidence - like a CCTV
camera in a bank.
Lanxoma isn't just a deterrent. It's also a safeguard that provides
protection for IT workers - without the need for constant screen-captures,
print copies and old-fashioned paper files. Lanxoma's recording capabilities
also serve as a training tool that lets workers see precisely what they've
done right - or wrong.
Lanxoma is a stand-alone, cross-platform solution that works across
networks and supports Windows XP, 2000, 2003, 2008, Vista and Terminal
services. Lanxoma integrates to existing enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems, and is highly scalable. Lanxoma is targeted at multiple tiers of
business with four different versions, serving small and medium enterprises
with as few as 25 users, to Fortune 500 giants, public companies, Enterprise
Resource Planning software users and government agencies with thousands.
Customizable implementation, along with ongoing support and maintenance is
available for any client with a need for controlled-access security and
regulatory compliance solutions, from pharma and finance to insurance and
industry.
Targeted markets include aerospace and defense, distribution, education,
energy and utilities, engineering and construction, financial services, food
production, healthcare, information and communications technologies, leisure
(casinos, resorts, hotels), pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications.
Lanxoma entered beta testing with one of the world's largest
pharmaceutical companies in April. In August, Lanxoma went live in the
workplace, with 30 stations utilizing the system at a UK location of a
U.S.-based Fortune 500 company. From September through the end of 2008,
Lanxoma will roll out to over 2000 clients across Europe.
Founded in 1999, Unity Solutions is headquartered in Leigh, Greater
Manchester. Launched as a JD Edwards reseller to small and medium
enterprises, the company is now an Oracle service provider with clients like
Fortis (Belgium), Keune (Holland), Flatiron Construction Corp. (U.S.) and
Cadillac Products Automotive Company (U.S.)
A Few Fascinating Facts and Figures
Percentage of all businesses reporting at least one data
security breach
85(1)
Percentage of those threats that come from outside sources
20-25(2)
Percentage of threats that come from inside sources
75-80(2)
Percentage of data security threats that go undetected
65(3)
Average cost in damages from an outside security breach
28,000 pounds Sterling (4)
Average cost in damages from an inside security breach
1,350,000 pounds Sterling (4)
Projected expenditure for regulatory compliance by the world's
top 100 financial institutions in 2010
50,000,000 pounds Sterling (5)
(1) Ponemon Institute; (2) Gartner, Forrester; (3) Forrester; (4) Ernst &
Young; (5) Deloitte
Web site: http://www.lanxoma.com
http://www.demo.com






