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EndPointScan scans for portable storage device in your network
May 10th, 2007 under InfoSec, Review, rvincoletto, Software, Sponsored, Technology. [ Comments: 1 ]

The raising risk of data thief is becoming a great concern for those who need to protect companies’ networks.

It’s so easy connect a portable mass storage device, such CDs, floppies, MP3 players, into a computer and download sensitive commercial information from the network, or even upload a virus and other malware to the company’s environment, that now the uncontrolled use of these devices are a major threat to network security.

The new software from GFI, EndPointScan, could be vital for companies that want to keep their data safe. You can scan and ensure the endpoint security in your network.

You can monitor:

  • floppy disk
  • CD/DVD Rom
  • Storage Devices
  • Printers
  • PDAs
  • Network adapters
  • Modems
  • Imaging Devices
  • Human Interface Devices and others

EndpoitScan scan for devices on the following ports:

  • USB
  • Firewire
  • PCMCIA
  • Bluetooth
  • SecureDigital
  • Serial and Parallel
  • Infra-red
  • Internal (floppy drives)

Endpoint is free, web-based, multi-threaded and compatible with existing network management tool such as Active Directory.

At the end, you will receive an easy to read report, just like this one:

At EndPointScan website, you can find a User Manual, Troubleshooting guide and valuable tips.

Too good to be true?

Yes, there are some cons:

  • It just works with Windows 2000, XP or 2003 as operating system
  • You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later, with Internet Security settings set to Medium
  • You need to download Active X

As an old and loyal GFI’s products user, I sincerely hope EndPointScan release a version for Linux/Firefox users soon.

Disclosure: This review was sponsored by GFI EndPointScan
Did you backup your files today?
April 22nd, 2007 under InfoSec, Review, rvincoletto, Software, Sponsored, Technology. [ Comments: none ]

Probably, you don’t think too much about your hard drive, but what would you do without all those precious files that you keep in your disk?

Photos, musics, financial records, or your PHD paper that you’ve been working for years.

When was the last time you backup your files? Backups can save your data and even (why not?) your life. If you are a heavy user or you cannot stay without your computer for a few hours, a backup is vital.

But, how many times do you need backup your files?

Well, you have to think that the idea behind a backup is keep your important files safe from a disaster. So, you could backup once a week, once a day or once a year. Everything depends on how important your files are for you.

Ok, now you agree that backup is a serious thing, but where? Your hard drive is huge and you don’t know where you can keep your copies.
An USB drive? Or a CD-R/W? A FTP server? Or a network drive?

Maybe all of them? Backup Platinum makes a reserve copy of your critical data virtually to any type of storage media: hard or USB drives, CD-R/W or DVD±R/RW media, FTP server or Local Area Network. The program helps you to define the backup set: what, where, how and when to backup. It’s 128-bit encrypted with Blowfish, uses ZIP compression to keep your backups small and secure and automatically split large backups to several parts using disk spanning. It’s a great tool.

Now it’s your turn. A serious backup routine could make all the difference for you.

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