SafeNet Earns a Top Spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for User Authentication
Gartner announces SafeNet as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for User Authentication for the 4th year in a row. Read a special message from SafeNet CEO Prakash Panjwani below and learn more about the channel resources available to you.
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Road to Rewards: SafeNet and Palo Alto Networks
We’re excited to announce that our next Roads to Rewards session will cover the Palo Alto Networks and SafeNet Partnership!
Thursday, December 18th starting @ 4pm GMT
Authentication Releases
MobilePASS for Android Release Update
We would like to advise you that an updated version of MobilePASS Version 8.4 for Android will be available on Google Play store from December 9th, 2014. Learn more on our Data Protection Technical Updates Blog
SAS OWA Agent
An updated version of the OWA Agent is now available for download from the SafeNet Support Portal (DOW3549 - SafeNet Authentication Service OWA Agent, Build 1.04.27536). Click here for more information on this download.
SafeNet Authentication Manager (SAM) 8.2.158.560 Maintenance Release (October 2014)
The SafeNet Authentication Manager (SAM) 8.2.158.560 maintenance release is now available for download from our SafeNet Support Portal. Get more information on this download on our technical support blog!
MobilePASS for iOS
An updated version of MobilePASS Version iOS – version 8.4.1 - in now available on the App stores from Monday 17th November, 2014. Click here for more information
SAS IIS and SharePoint Agents
Updated versions of the SAS Agents for IIS and SharePoint are now available for download from the SafeNet Support Portal. For more information on this download, click here.
SC 400 and iKey 4000 End-of-Sale Plans
We’d like to update you that we are announcing End of Sale for two of our certificate-based tokens: SC 400 and iKey 4000. Learn more about these end-of-sale announcements today.
More Authentication Product News
Encryption Releases
StorageSecure 1.4.69 Released
We are pleased to announce the release of StorageSecure 1.4.69. A highlight of the latest release is the ability to optimize performance profiles. The Performance Profile capability enables administrators to best allocate resources, whether this is to a small number of dedicated servers designed to process data as fast as possible, or to maximize accessibility to thousands of concurrent users. In addition, this release continues to offer further enhanced performance for Windows file shares.
End-of-Sale/End-of-Life (EOS/EOL) for the SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor (SEE) family
On 17 November, 2014, we announced End-of-Sale/End-of-Life (EOS/EOL) for the SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor (SEE) family - SEE BO 10, SEE BO 100, SEE Model 600 (100Mbps/1Gbps), SEE Model 650 (10Gbps). We will be transitioning to the CN Series platforms, a completely backward compatible solution with best in class security and performance in addition to the full range of security certifications. SafeNet CN Series Layer 2 high speed encryptors (HSE) ensure the most secure data-in-motion protection, maximum performance, near-zero overhead with “set and forget” management, and lowest total cost of ownership.
For more information about milestones, affected part numbers etc., click here.
Crypto Management Releases
Introducing the New SafeNet Crypto Pack Encryption Licensing Option for KeySecure 8.0
With the introduction of SafeNet Crypto Operations Upgrade Pack (Crypto Pack), and the new release of KeySecure 8.0, customers can now leverage SafeNet’s entire portfolio of encryption connectors including ProtectDB, ProtectFile, Tokenization Manager and ProtectApp, as well as continued support for ProtectV, StorageSecure, and a growing number of integration partners, centrally from one platform — both on-premises and in the cloud. With KeySecure 8.0 customers can take advantage of:
- - Expanded Use Case Coverage: flexible encryption and key management solutions to support your growing use cases all from one appliance—including support through Crypto Pack.
- - Growing Technology Integration Ecosystem: the market leader with the most storage, application, and database integrations.
- - Route to Cloud: continued migration path to the cloud with appliance options in hardware and virtual—with the same encryption and key management functionality and performance.
- - High Assurance Options: increase the level of security, on-premises and in the cloud, through HSM.
Click here to learn more about KeySecure 8.0 and Crypto Pack
End-of-Sale/End-of-Life Announcement for DataSecure
SafeNet announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for all versions of DataSecure and its supported connectors. The last day to order the affected product(s) is March 1, 2015. For existing DataSecure customers this equates to a rebranding of the DataSecure product functionality, under the name “KeySecure." Customers with active maintenance contracts will continue to receive support from SafeNet.
DataSecure customers are encouraged to migrate to KeySecure 8.0. In addition to providing the same functionality and features as DataSecure, KeySecure offers:
- - Single, centralized platform - for managing cryptographic content (keys and related data) and applications capable of running on premise, in the cloud or hybrid environments.
- - Crypto Operations Upgrade Pack (Crypto Pack) - a simple licensing option that transforms your key management appliance into a server supporting the functionality currently associated with our DataSecure product line; including support for SafeNet’s encryption connectors ProtectApp, ProtectFile, ProtectDB and Tokenization Manager.
- - Access market leading KMIP Storage/Archive Partners - In addition to the encryption capabilities offered by Data Secure, KeySecure 8.0 will allow customers to utilize KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) to monitor and manage keys residing on storage appliances from leading vendors including NetApp, Dell, HP, Hitachi, Brocade, Quantum, IBM and others.
- - Take advantage of SafeNet’s growing ecosystem - Over 40 partners provide greater coverage of not only storage appliances but also applications (COTS or in-house), database servers and cloud encryption gateways.
- - Route to cloud - Support virtual appliances for VMware and Amazon Web Services Marketplace.
- - Integration with SafeNet’s Luna HSM - a hardware security module for added protection and key storage.
Get more information on the EOS/EOL plan for DataSecure today!
More Crypto Management Product News
Secure SSL and Authenticated Network Access with Palo Alto Networks and SafeNet
SafeNet and Palo Alto Networks provides SafeNet Cipher Partners with a platform for the secure, remote delivery of enterprise applications. Enterprises need to make their resources available to end- users on any device while ensuring that they don’t make their networks vulnerable to attacks in the process. Palo Alto Networks addresses these challenges and integrates with SafeNet to ensure the integrity of both SSL encryption and of the user identities involved in network access.
We’re excited to announce that our next Roads to Rewards session will cover the Palo Alto Networks and SafeNet Partnership! On Thursday, December 18th starting at 4pm GMT, we will take a high-level look at these integrations with our SafeNet team. In this session we will cover:
- - An introduction from the SafeNet team
- - An overview of the Next Generation Firewall’s integration with SafeNet Luna SA HSM
- - An overview of the GlobalProtect’s integration with SafeNet’s Authentication Solutions
- - The benefits of the joint Palo Alto Networks and SafeNet solutions
- - How the joint solutions increase your deal size and the value to the customer
Please register today to reserve your seat for our next webinar "Secure SSL and Authenticated Network Access with Palo Alto Networks and SafeNet."
Did You Miss a Recent Road to Reward Session?
SafeNet stores all of the recorded versions of our Road to Reward Webcasts on the SafeNet Cipher Partner Portal. See a list of our most recent sessions below, and be sure to view the recorded version on-demand.
Road to Rewards: SafeNet Key Secure 101 - An Introduction to Key Management and Encryption
Road to Rewards: Uncover Hidden Threats in SSL Traffic with SafeNet and BlueCoat
New Authentication Resources
Gartner Recognizes SafeNet as a Leader in Magic Quadrant for User Authentication for 4th Consecutive Year!
"Gartner held their annual IAM Summit in Las Vegas last week where they announced that SafeNet has again been placed in the top spot in the User Authentication Magic Quadrant. It was undeniably a satisfying moment to be the only vendor in the leaders quadrant four years running, but it was more satisfying to realize that our consistent vision and focused execution is helping our customers respond to the changing market needs for different trade-offs among trust, optimizing user experience and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO). SafeNet has been investing consistently over the past years in its authentication portfolio ensuring our customers can leverage the operational and financial efficiencies of cloud services, effectively mitigate risk and simplify authentication for both their IT staff and end users.
No less important is our vision for our partner community, and our desire to ensure that you too can take full advantage of cloud adoption by offering the best possible authentication service available today. This persistence has paid off and is a key factor in Gartner’s assessment. This is a fitting moment to express my appreciation for your continued support and dedication: There is no doubt in my mind that our strong partner network is one of SafeNet’s key strengths. Together we make a strong team and can offer our customers the authentication solution that best meets their needs. Feel free to download the MQ report, and utilize the sales and marketing tools below, which can be downloaded from the SafeNet Partner Portal."
-- Prakash Panjwani, SafeNet CEO
This channel kit offers talking points and sales tools for SafeNet Cipher Channel Partners to leverage this exciting magic quadrant announcement:
- - Position cheat sheet
- - Gartner Magic Quadrant PPT - talking points and messaging
- - Partner mailer templates
- - Images and banners
- - External poster
- - One page Magic Quadrant flyer
Additionally, please feel free to review the SafeNet press release and download the full Magic Quadrant report.
The Three Rules for Protection Enterprise Identities - An Introduction to SafeNet
Next-Generation Authentication Solutions eBook
In a complex and evolving climate of advanced threats, virtualization, regulatory mandates, and mobility, organizations are taking a data-centric approach to protect and control their sensitive information.By selecting solutions that offer smooth management, control, and integrity, and the ability to adapt to an ever-expanding IT ecosystem, organizations can maintain business agility without compromising information security.
To this end, SafeNet fulfills the promise of Next-Generation Authentication by offering frictionless authentication combined with transparency, trust and control, offering the only complete portfolio that provides persistent protection of sensitive information at all critical access points. Learn more in our newest eBook.
Secure Employee Access Control for Mission Critical Resources Infographic
Is your ecosystem off orbit? A Fragmented IT ecosystem hampers security and compliance. But secure employee access doesn't have to equal entropy. View our stellar infographic to see how organizations can keep all applications in a secure orbit with SafeNet's Next Generation Authentication.
NEW COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS: Positioning SAS VS. Microsoft Azure 2FA
Since acquiring PhoneFactor, Microsoft has invested heavily in integrating 2FA authentication into its Azure solution offering. The Azure MFA Battle Sheet gives you the arguments and landmines that will help you win in competitive situations against Azure MFA. Click here to access the SAS vs. Microsoft Azure 2FA Battle Card.
Updated Authentication Product Briefs Now Available
We are pleased to inform you that the product briefs listed below have been updated to reflect the latest tech specs, including supported APIs, OSs and platform-management functionality:
- - SafeNet Authentication Manager Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken 7300 Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken 5200 Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken 4100 Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken NG-OTP Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken Pro Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken PRO Smart Card Product Brief
- - SafeNet eToken PRO Anywhere Product Brief
New Encryption and Crypto Management Resources
Storage Security Getting Started Guide
Do you a need a quick guide to help you pitch our storage security solutions to customers? Click here to find out more about which questions to ask your customers to better understand their information security needs, and which of our storage security solutions: StorageSecure, ProtectFile, and/or KeySecure is best suited to their requirements.
Why Centralized Key Management Is Critical For Scalable Enterprise Storage Security White Paper
This paper will examine the current storage encryption and key management landscape, as well as the fallout that has accompanied the swift expansion of these separate and divergent systems and the core attributes and requirements needed for a centralized EKM system. Click here to learn more.
Complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard White Paper
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a critical mandate for many of our customers, from retailers to financial institutions, payment processors, and a range of other organizations that store or access payment card information. With the most recent release of the PCI DSS, version 3, which took effect in January 2014, SafeNet is well positioned to help our customers ensure compliance. To find out more, read our new whitepaper that looks at several specific requirements from PCI DSS 3.0, and illustrates how SafeNet’s solutions can help address these mandates. To download the white paper, click here.