Aladdin eSafe Offers First-Ever Web 2.0 Application Controls
March 04 2009 - 6:30AM
Marketwired
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) today announced that
Aladdin eSafe is the industry's first-ever Web security solution
that offers advanced Web 2.0 application controls for popular
social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook.
With the latest update to Aladdin eSafe, businesses now have the
capability to not just block or allow access to social networking
sites, but can actually control specific functions within the
sites. The latest release of Aladdin eSafe AppliFilter(TM) now
allows eSafe customers to restrict specific functionality on
popular social networks, such as Facebook's "Invite a Friend" or
"Add a Friend," or LinkedIn's "Huddle Workspace" application. The
result is a level of control that enables the use of sites by
employees without the risk of data leakage or misuse that comes
from specific features.
Recent studies found that 85% of malware is currently being
distributed through Web 2.0 applications. With the advent of Web
2.0 sites and their growing use in the corporate environment,
businesses are finding it difficult to cope with the openness these
sites bring -- both from content being passed back and forth, as
well as from other security risks in the form of unscrutinized data
that can turn malicious when rendered at the corporate browser. The
requirement to allow social networking sites as a way to empower
and enhance certain business processes can now be balanced with the
risks commonly associated with unrestricted access.
"Blocking social networking sites altogether is not an option
for businesses today, creating the need for other means that enable
access while enhancing productivity and preventing unnecessary data
leakage," said Graham Titterington, Principal Analyst at Ovum. "Web
2.0 security is a growing concern as businesses struggle to control
content in social networking sites and control corporate Web 2.0
sites, aggregation services, as well as the development of ad-hoc
applications."
"Employers understand that social networking sites can be a
useful business tool, but many of the functions within them can
decrease productivity and increase security risks to data and
identities. Until now, the choices for controlling these sites have
been limited to either absolute blocking or allowing of the site,"
said Ofer Elzam, CTO of content security at Aladdin Knowledge
Systems. "The latest eSafe AppliFilter update now gives
organizations the power to manage and control their employees'
access to specific aspects of Web 2.0 applications so they can
minimize unnecessary risk and improve productivity while still
capitalizing on the business and collaborative value these sites
can bring."
Existing eSafe customers will be automatically updated to the
latest version and can begin using Web 2.0 application controls
immediately.
About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) is an information
security leader with offices in 15 countries, a worldwide network
of channel partners, and numerous awards for innovation. Aladdin
eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution,
offering identity and access management tools that protect
sensitive data. Aladdin SafeWord two-factor authentication
technology protects companies' important information assets and
applications. Aladdin HASP SRM boosts growth for software
developers and publishers through strong anti-piracy protection, IP
protection, and secure licensing and product activation. Aladdin
eSafe delivers real-time intelligent Web gateway security that
helps protect data and networks, improves productivity, and enables
compliance. Visit www.Aladdin.com.
�2009 Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All rights reserved.
eSafe, AppliFilter, Aladdin Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aladdin Knowledge
Systems, Ltd. All other product and brand names mentioned in this
document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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