Reflex Magnetics News

LONDON – October 14th, 2005– Reflex Magnetics, a leading provider of IT security solutions for organisations worldwide, today announced that its network security solution, Reflex Disknet Pro v4.51, now supports the Novell eDirectory directory services.  As the only network security vendor in the UK to support Novell, eDirectory users will be able to strengthen their security by implementing Reflex Disknet Pro to manage the removable media input/output devices used by employees as well as suppliers, business partners and any other third parties. Reflex Disknet Pro also allows for the automatic and transparent encryption of removable media devices; which is essential for organisations to prevent data theft.

Removable media, such as external hard drives, flash drives, floppy drives, USB drives, digital cameras, memory sticks, PDA’s and Bluetooth devices can now be plugged into workstations and launch with only basic user rights and without the need to install third-party drivers. Reflex Disknet Pro provides eDirectory administrators with central control over removable media-I/O devices, and the ability to monitor user access through these devices.

“Many organisations have implemented security measures for email and Internet access, but very few have security policies in place to prevent potential security problems associated with plug-and-play removable media devices,” said Andy Campbell. “As people become increasingly more mobile, removable media devices are becoming the media of choice for file transfers and sharing. They offer quick and convenient access to virtually any computer that has a USB or FireWire port. Unfortunately, they also pose numerous security threats to an organisation.  We are pleased to offer Reflex Disknet Pro support for Novell eDirectory users and are confident that they will appreciate Reflex Disknet Pro’s added security features.”

Reflex Magnetics has also joined the Novell Certified partner program.  This certification confirms that Reflex Disknet Pro demonstrates the highest level of compatibility with Novell products, and that both Reflex Magnetics and Novell are committed to supporting the products involved.

In addition to offering support for eDirectory, Reflex Disknet Pro v4.51 offers the following:

• Transparent encryption of removable media.
• The ability to access encrypted media on any third party system.
• The ability to digitally tag approved devices once content and virus checked.
• Extensive auditing.
• Blocks malicious e-mail content, illegal software installation, and .exe .com .vbs .mp3 files
• Black and White control over all device types irrespective of connection.

“While Internet monitoring software may prevent people from downloading programs or files to a workstation, plug-and-play devices often have large storage capabilities that allow users to store and transfer unauthorised data, unlicensed software, malicious code or viruses,games, screen savers and other inappropriate material directly from the device to the workstation,” added Andy Campbell.  “In addition, because they are not monitored and are virtually undetectable by the network, removable media devices increase the potential for the theft of data, intellectual property and proprietary information. By implementing Reflex Disknet Pro, administrators can protect their organisations from a variety of security threats, from theft to copyright and licensing violations. Reflex Disknet Pro gives organisations enhanced control and tighter security over what has traditionally been unmonitored access points into individual workstations and the network.”

Reflex Disknet Pro v4.51 ensures that employees use only authorised removable media/IO devices by marking each device with a unique digital signature. Reflex Disknet Pro also offers administrator-defined content filtering and can integrate with any installed third-party anti-virus program. Reflex Disknet Pro also supports Microsoft Active Directory Windows NT/2000/2003/XP. For more information on Reflex Disknet Pro, visit the Reflex Disknet Pro product page.

About Reflex Magnetics
Establishedin 1985, London based Reflex Magnetics is a leading provider of IT security solutions for organisations world-wide.  The Reflex Magnetics security standard has now become essential practice for thousands of customers around the globe.  The company counts NATO, the UN, over 300 UK MoD sites, US DOD, USAF, Harvard Management Company, Coastal Federal Credit Union, and numerous UK Police and corporate organisations aslong standing clients.

Reflex Disknet was first launched in 1992 and is firmly established as the market leader world-wide.  With its stablemates – Reflex DataVault (government approved PC encryption), and Reflex MailSafe (the only UK government approved S/MIME v3 email encryption product), Reflex Magnetics continues to develop itsreputation as IT security developers of the highest calibre.

Reflex Magnetics has established an extensive world-wide operation to supportits rapidly expanding customer base.  Subsidiaries are located across Britain, Europe, the USA, Africa and Australasia.