Dell Launches New Stand-Alone Endpoint Security Suite

Dell, announced a new endpoint security suite that enables businesses of all sizes to secure their workforce, protect data and meet compliance requirements. The Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite (DDP | ESS) delivers threat protection, authentication and data encryption with a single management console in an integrated, easy-to-deploy solution. DDP | ESS is compatible with Dell and non-Dell systems, making Dell the first Tier 1 vendor to develop endpoint security software which can be used on all workplace devices, the company claimed in a press release.

DDP | ESS is available as a stand-alone software and as an integrated offering with Dell commercial laptops, desktops and tablets. Installing DDP | ESS on Dell clients provides greater security due to unique hardware-software integration and the simplest deployment process via “out of the box” capabilities.

Said Brett Hansen, executive director of end user computing software and mobility at Dell. “At Dell we’ve listened to customer feedback and developed a solution that makes it easier for all businesses, even those with smaller and less specialized IT teams, to protect their end users. It’s part of our commitment to be the most secure, manageable and reliable end-to-end IT solutions provider in the industry.”

DDP | ESS addresses security compliance requirements by providing:

Consolidated Management and Compliance Reporting: Remotely manage all components using a single, non-disruptive console capable of generating consolidated status and compliance reports

Easy Setup and Deployment: Delivered via a single client install process and provides a virtual appliance management server for quick deployment

Built in Security Expertise: Pre-set policy and report templates help resource IT teams generate compliance reports.

Greater Flexibility: Support for centrally managed authentication and a broad range of data protection, including hardware- and software-based encryption.A single management console supports best-of-breed encryption capabilities including removable media protection and advanced port controls, Microsoft BitLocker and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management, and Dell exclusive Hardware Crypto Accelerator with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation – the highest level available for a disk encryption solution.