Cocoon Data - Our Products - Enterprise Version


	Enterprise Version The Secure Envelopes enterprise server is a stand-alone, 'black-box' solution. It is installed into the client environment and has an API that can be used by other applications within the enterprise. This means that systems that are the user interface for file access can seamlessly add the functionality and security of Secure Envelopes without having the user exposed to another system. For example, customer data that resides on a file server as unsecure individual customer files can now reside on that server as a secure object file format. When the recipient attempts to open the file using the CRM system, the CRM system hands the profile of the recipient logged in to the Secure Envelopes Server, which then either authorises or rejects the request - that is either de-crypts and hands back the file for use or tells the CRM system that the recipient cannot open the file. The same applies to files accessed through a company intranet or external portal. Should a staff member gain access to the file server, copying the file onto a CD will be worthless to them given it is encrypted. To access the file, permission would need to be granted and the file owner/custodian can revoke permission to this recipient making the files worthless in the open world. How is this different to document management systems? It manages encryption and permissions outside the firewall with a simple application - no citrix or VPN into a network required for file security. The enterprise server can be used solely within the wall of a corporate - for instance protecting customer data accessed by call centre staff in outsourced locations. Additionally, the gateway server can be purchased which sits outside the companies firewall and manages access and permission for files no longer within the walled environment - such as files encrypted on staff laptops. When staff attempt to open the file on the laptop, all that is required is an internet connection to invoke and push access rights and rules to the recipient. The management console (web interface) resides within the secure network and allows content creators/owners to manage access rules real time - regardless of where in the world the encrypted file is. The system also supports the use of common two-factor authentication devices such as tokens for recipient authentication. Support for the wide variety of authentication devices is facilitated by the 'Safesign' technology from Thales as an optional component of the enterprise server. Click here to see the PDF that explains the enterprise environment.

Why do we exist? Because security is mostly discussed in terms of network intrusion (firewalls) and network security access control (within the network). But what about access to objects within the network - and more importantly, what are you doing about protecting those objects OUTSIDE the network - in transit, when employees leave, travel, when you send emails with sensitive attachments?

"That's right, but don't talk about that because we can't control that part of the security layer right?"....that was true until Cocoon Data came along and challenged the modus operandi.

Secure Objects is the core Intellectual Property owned by Cocoon Data and worldwide patent pending. We recognised the 'hole' in data sharing and file transfer that is ubiquitous in an online world where devices and data are increasingly distributed away from the secure network.