The full-disk encryption solution features the AES 256-bit encryption algorithm

Sep 21, 2006 15:01 GMT  ·  By

WinMagic Inc. has issued a press release applauding the SecureDoc full-disk encryption solution for Microsoft as it has been awarded both FIPS 140-2 Level 1 and 2 Validation. Designed to be implemented with Windows 2000/XP/2003, the solution has been celebrated by validation from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Canadian Communications Security Establishment.

"Already the first full-disk encryption vendor to pass DISA's Joint Interoperability Test Command, WinMagic is proud to also be the first encryption developer to receive FIPS 140-2 level 1 and 2 validations," stated Thi Nguyen-Huu, CEO, WinMagic. "This prestigious security certification underscores WinMagic's leadership position in standards-based encryption, and its commitment to provide customers worldwide with a simple and secure encryption solution that truly meets all international security mandates and policies."

Structured in concordance with the PKCS#11 standards and delivering the AES 256-bit encryption algorithm, SecureDoc is designed to integrate with Active Directory, LDAP, and PKI servers while also delivering data recovery features.

"As the only solution to enable government agencies and corporations to incorporate full-disk encryption that meets all Level 1 and 2 criteria within a complete security solution, SecureDoc is now uniquely positioned to meet the laptop security directive of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the smart card requirements of HSPD-12," reveals the press release.