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The provision and installation of hard disk encryption software ensures no unauthorized user may access the device and read data or use the device as a tool to enter the company network. If a device falls into unauthorized hands, the data is securely protected even if the hard disk is removed. Secure protection is provided by means of complete encryption of the entire hard disk and a user authentication procedure that runs before the operating system boots. Through implementation of this security you can be assured that should your IT equipment be lost or stolen you are protected and have rendered the contents of your machine useless.
There are two parts to the implementation of Encryption:
•The individual licence that is purchased per PC, Laptop or Desktop computer.
•The time taken to install the software.
Part One
prism recommends PGP Desktop encryption software. We have successfully employed this market-leading product in hundreds of clients’ machines. Features of the software include:
• Market leading product
prism always adopts the best products and services because that is what our clients expect from us.
• Non-intrusive application
Unlike some other applications on the market, this product does not constantly annoy you with messages and pop-ups. After you log on, it is virtually invisible.
• Moveable licence
Once you have purchased it you are able to move the licence to any replacement machine in the future.
Part Two
prism use only their own engineers to conduct installations of products and service. This is so that we can guarantee quality performance and standardisation of installation.
The security implementation consists of the following:
• Take image of PC
Using market-leading software, our technicians will take a copy or image of the pc onto their hard drive. This is in case of any complications or failures during the installation and will take approximately 30 minutes per machine.
• Install Encryption Software
Once the image has been taken the installation of software begins. This will run for between two and three hours depending on the size of the hard drive and the amount of data stored
Implementation Procedure
Once the installation begins the PC will not be usable until the process has finished. Since this can take up to four hours it is important to be prepared for the downtime and ensure staff members have other activities to undertake. Because of the time involved in the process we are only able to encrypt a maximum of six machines per day.
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