H ESET announced the acquisition of the recognized data encryption company DESlock+ from her previous administration and her Shackleton Ventures Investment. The ESET plans to integrate its solution DESlock+ in the wide range of security solutions it offers to businesses and consumers.
Data protection and privacy are among the top issues facing businesses and users, as government agencies, such as the European Union, strengthen legislation that requires companies and organizations to implement security measures, including encryption. to protect the data of their users.
"A recent survey conducted between businesses shows that 2 in 3 businesses recognize the need for encryption to be part of conventional security solutions for endpoint» said Ignacio Sbampato, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of ESET.
"We got very good results by offering DESlock + encryption solutions as part of the program ESET Technology Alliance, and we believe that as we move forward this partnership will further satisfy our customers. The acquisition of DESlock + will allow us to complement ESET security solutions with a great encryption technology ".
Based in TauntonAt United KingdomThe DESlok+ specializes in advanced encryption solutions and collaborated for the first time with ESET two years ago when she participated in the program ESET Technology Alliance. "Encryption plays an important role in security and is the" treasure trove "for storing the sensitive information of a company and the personal data of a user" notes the Chief Technology Officer of ESET, Palo Luka. "Our plan is to fully integrate the technology we have acquired in our products for businesses and consumers, and develop it further. "
Its existing team DESlock+, made up of 12 employees, is head of the Managing Director David Tomlinson, now his manager Encryption Business Unit of ESET. After the takeover, the ESET does not plan changes in staff composition, and all company employees are now members ESET. "The team is very excited about her future within her family ESET» he said Tomlinson. By acquiring it DESlock+, h ESET has added a new one location R&D to the existing ones, which will allow the company to hire "local" talent in the UK, where the DESlock+.
The solution DESlock+ is a powerful tool with degree key management patent, which offers a number of encryption features. Includes secure remote management based on web browser, a version for mobile devices iOS® and a portable client, the, DESlock+ Go, which allows secure access to data on uninstalled workstations DESlock +.