Security Solution for Lost or Stolen Notebook from Fujitsu
Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd and Willcom
, Inc. announced their joint development of a new security solution for corporate customers that enables the data on a notebook PC's hard disk drive (HDD) to be remotely deleted using Willcom's PHS network. This provides protection against information leaks in the event that a notebook PC is lost or stolen.
The solution is based on a custom communications module jointly developed by the three companies. Built into the notebook PC, the module enables the PC owner to completely erase data from their PC's HDD by remote operation. Additionally, if the target PC is located within the PHS communications coverage area, the command to delete data can be issued and executed even while the PC is turned off.
Fujitsu plans to begin offering this solution as well as notebook PCs equipped with the custom communications module in Japan in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Fujitsu Group employees in Japan will also begin to gradually replace their work-issued notebook PCs to ensure the highest level of security in handling data.
The loss or theft of PCs is one of the most common ways that the security of corporate data is compromised. Security for notebook PCs, because of their portability, is a matter of especially keen interest to companies.
Fujitsu has developed this as a solution to make mobile environments safer and to increase organizational productivity and work efficiency by allowing for notebook PC usage outside the office.Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd and Willcom, Inc. announced their joint development of a new security solution for corporate customers that enables the data on a notebook PC's hard disk drive (HDD) to be remotely deleted using Willcom's PHS network. This provides protection against information leaks in the event that a notebook PC is lost or stolen.
Security Solution for Lost or Stolen Notebook from Fujitsu