Encryption Software in Middle East and Africa

Symantec Corporation specializes as a security company and has achieved growth in the encryption software market by delivering information-centric encryption, endpoint encryption, file sharing encryption, desktop email encryption, gateway email encryption, cloud data protection and security, and command line. Symantec Endpoint Encryption helps enterprises to secure their sensitive data with the help of encryption and also facilitates in complying with government regulations. Symantec Information Centric Encryption protects sensitive data in the on-premises and cloud environments. Symantec Information Centric Encryption provides the capabilities of Symantec Data Loss Prevention and Symantec CloudSOC technologies. Symantec Information Centric Encryption provides features, such as encryption support for various file formats, cloud file storage encryption support to Box and OneDrive, and deletion of data accessed by unauthorized users. Symantec Endpoint Encryption also offers File Share Encryption, which provides automatic encryption of files stored in the cloud and endpoint environments.

Dell has advanced in the encryption software market by delivering the best-in-class encryption solutions for encrypting data-at-rest, data-in-motion, and data-in-use. The encryption solutions provided by Dell include Dell Encryption Enterprise, Dell Encryption External Media, Dell Data Guardian, and Dell BitLocker Manager. Dell Encryption Enterprise helps customers encrypt data stored in the system drive, external media, and cloud environment. The file and folder encryption capabilities from Dell support several operating systems, such as Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Dell Encryption Enterprise offers centralized management of policies, supported with authentication modes, such as Single Sign-On (SSO) and smart cards. Dell Encryption External Media ensures that the critical enterprise data stored in the endpoint, server, and removable disk remains encrypted. Encryption is supported for a wide range of USB, removal disk, and smartphone devices. Dell Encryption External Media supports a wide range of security policies and is compatible with Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory tools.

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption doesn't require any coding or modification to applications or databases and it secures both structured and unstructured data. The solution scales and adapts for large and complex environments. It also delivers extensible protection to log files, configuration files, and other database output. IBM Security Guardium Data Encryptionfacilitates Live data transformation, which allows businesses to encrypt data without needing their applications to remain offline, speed the data protection process while also supporting business continuity and efficiency.

McAfee is an expert  in network security, endpoint security, database security, data protection and encryption, threat protection, server security, web security, and SIEM. The company enhanced its data protection and encryption portfolio by offering three products: McAfee Complete Data Protection, McAfee Complete Data Protection–Advanced, and McAfee Total Protection for DLP. McAfee Complete Data Protection delivers endpoint data encryption and protection solution that is managed by a single centralized console. It is supported by McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO), which efficiently manages Apple FileVault on Mac OS X and Microsoft BitLocker on Windows. Some of the significant features of McAfee Complete Data Protection are drive encryption, file encryption, native encryption management, automated encryption, advanced identification and verification of users with multifactor authentication, Intel Software Guard extensions support, and compatibility with major credential providers. The solution’s native encryption management functionality ensures the encryption functionality is available in Apple FileVault on Mac OS X, and Microsoft BitLocker on Windows can be leveraged by McAfee ePO.

Trend Micro has progressed in the encryption software market by offering best-in-class data encryption, email encryption, and cloud encryption solutions. Its on-premises encryption portfolio covers encryption for disks, files, and folders available at the endpoints. The company provides encryption for a mixed environment and also supports self-encrypting drives which are based on technologies from Seagate, TCG OPAL, and OPAL 2. The features supported by Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption are centralized policy and key management, FIPS 140 encryption certification, AES 256-bit encryption, file and folder encryption, removable media encryption, granular port and device control, selfencrypting drive management, full disk encryption, and network aware pre-boot authentication. The company is also proficient in offering Email Encryption solution which efficiently supports client email, server email, and hosted email encryption at the lowest TCO with minimal maintenance key management.

Sophos is a cybersecurity company that offers solutions and services for endpoint security, network security, web security, email security, and cloud security. The company provides Sophos SafeGuard Encryption which encrypts the file at the time of creation and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the encrypted data. The company's encryption solutions are capable of encrypting data in the endpoint, cloud, and mobile environments. The company also delivers file encryption, full-disk encryption, real-time threat protection, and DLP. Sophos SafeGuard Encryption also helps companies in compliance, reporting, and management by providing detailed reports and audits, role-based management to distinguish authorization levels, secure key management, and efficient centralized policy management of groups and devices. Sophos provides three types of licenses, which include different security modules.

Microsoft BitLocker provides business cloud services and solutions that efficiently encrypt data residing in the enterprise network. Microsoft BitLocker uses secure transfer protocols to safely move data between the data centers and endpoints. Microsoft BitLocker provides inbuilt encryption for data at- rest and data-in-transit and relies on the Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure for the authentication of users and endpoints. Microsoft BitLocker uses Transport Layer Security/Secure Sockets Layer (TLS/SSL), Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), AES, Microsoft Azure Storage Service Encryption, and Transparent Data Encryption. TLS/SSL is utilized by Microsoft BitLocker solutions for encrypting data-in-transit. IPsec ensures that confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data are maintained at the IP packet level. Microsoft provides AES-based encryption for files and folders stored in the Hyper-V virtual machine. Microsoft Azure Storage Service Encryption has various features for encrypting data stored in the Azure Blob storage. Microsoft also offers IaaS virtual machine disk encryption with the help of BitLocker for the Windows OS and DM-Crypt features for the Linux OS. The company is also focused on database encryption. Azure SQL database data is encrypted with the help of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). Apart from disk and database encryption, Microsoft BitLocker is also focused on encryption key management for cloud and on-premises services.

ESET specializes in endpoint security, server security, and remote management. The company’s endpoint security portfolio includes products such as endpoint protection, data encryption, mobile and table protection, and two-factor authentication. ESET offers encryption for hard disks, removable media, files, and emails. The company’s data encryption portfolio is handled by its subsidiary, DESlock and is based on the FIPS 140-2 validated 256-bit AES encryption. The company offers encryption for both client and server sides. The client side uses the MSI package for security and compliance management. The server side takes care of management and encryption enforcement on workstations from remote locations.

Communication Security Group provides two platforms Cellcrypt and Seecrypt, that operate seamlessly across iOS, Android, Blackberry, and PBX systems. They are ideal for any organization regardless of their size. The company also offers government-grade encryption levels for businesses that require most stringent security with flexible pricing for smaller enterprises. Cellcrypt and Seecrypt have the ability to function in a carrier-agnostic manner from 2G Edge to 5G, since they require ultra-low bandwidth. The company also helps users in securing their voice and conference calls, messages and attachments by implementing end-to-end encryption used by governments across the globe.