Posted by SecExtra on March 24th, 2009

Bull launches globull, a mobile security platform with built-in AES encryption

Bull Information Systems has announced the launch of globull, one of the most advanced, secure solutions for mobile working. globull permits the user to take their working environment anywhere, representing a comprehensive answer to the demands of mobile IT security, by combining a portable external disk device with a military-grade encryption chip.

The explosive growth of mobility – and the associated risks – The open world of today demands increasing mobility of staff but also of their access to data. Many organisations require their key staff to carry out much of their work-related activity outside corporate office locations.

These working practices carry with them increasing risks of industrial espionage and the theft of sensitive data. These losses do not merely have major impact in terms of productivity and competiveness, but also harm the corporate image – when data is lost so is trust. And this does not start to take into account the financial penalties.

Did you know….
1) Police figures show that on average 34,000 notebooks are stolen every year in the UK
2) The MoD admitted in July 2008 that 658 laptops have been stolen over a four year period
3) In Feb 2008 the Government admitted that over 200 laptops had been stolen from various departments such as the Ministry of Justice and Northern Ireland Office

Source: zdnet.co.uk

globull packs in so much innovation towards mobile security – A handheld electronic vault, similar in size and weight to popular PDAs, globull eliminates the existing vulnerabilities of unsecured PCs and USB keys. At the same time globull delivers mobility by allowing the user to take with them their entire working environment, without taking the PC. globull facilitates location independent working on any Windows® or Linux compatible workstation without requiring local hard disk access, leaving zero footprint on the host workstation.

In summary, the user keeps the heart of their PC with them – mobility is delivered with complete security confidence.

globull has the pedigree of a major player in security within Europe – Bull is one of the pioneers in the field of computer security, from its long-term engagement in the development of industry standards (smart card, PKI, coding, DCE/Kerberos, secure Java and XML etc) and by its participation in major European security projects. globull applies to PC security Bull’s considerable security know-how from decades of working in the military field. globull builds on these strengths and introduces 3 innovations:

1. Protected storage built around a very high performance cryptographic processor guaranteeing total data confidentiality – globull’s security layer is a practical application of CIK (Crypto Ignition Key) technology, originally developed for the US National Security Agency. This security co-processor has been developed entirely by Bull, protecting the data from attempted cracking of encryption keys if the device is lost or stolen.

2. Access to data is protected by strong authentication, independent of the operating system – A PIN code or pass-phrase must be entered on globull’s touch-screen, not typed in on the PC keyboard, eliminating exposure to key-logger spyware.

3. Client Virtualisation environment, allowing a standardised installation of Windows or Linux on any system – With this solution it is possible for the user to carry around their personal data, settings and programs to run offline on almost any workstation.

globull is a state of the art solution which combines mobility and security – With globull, organisations can ensure successful rollout of mobile-working projects whilst protecting business-critical data, in all market sectors. globull is intended both for enterprises where significant value exists in intellectual property and also public bodies where confidentiality is paramount.

1) globull is suitable for knowledge workers who regularly work on the move with vital and potentially sensitive data: these might include executives, politicians, diplomats, consultants, accountants, lawyers, health professionals, emergency service workers, criminal justice professionals, sales executives, insurance assessors and adjustors, software engineers, journalists and even fashion designers, to name a few.

2) globull provides Chief Information Security Officers [CISO] and Security Information Risk Officers [SIRO] with a solution for implementing new Government procedures for ‘protected personal data’.

The European Commission is convinced- With its advanced cryptography technologies, carefully -designed ergonomics and smart look & feel, globull has won over the INFOSEC experts at the Secretariat- General of the Council of the European Commission (SGC EU), which has equipped its diplomatic staff with the devices. During their numerous business trips, these officers often carry highly confidential documents with them and have to work in environments that are not at all secure. By associating security with the user, rather than with the IT system they are using, globull provides the perfect answer to this kind of situation.

…this miniature electronic vault, the size of a PDA, weighing in at just 120g…

InfoSecurity Europe 28-30 April 2009, Earls Court, London, UK
Bull Information Systems will be demonstrating globull at InfoSecurity Europe on 28-30 April 2009, Earls Court, London. The product will be available to view on the Evidian stand J70 (Evidian is a Group Bull Company).

For more information visit myglobull.com