IBM centralises encryption
Published: 03 Oct 2005 09:50 BST
IBM next month plans to ship new software that lets users of its mainframe computers encrypt sensitive data, the company said. The IBM Encryption Facility product also can securely store data on portable storage media such as tapes, the company said. The product encrypts data using centralised key management, algorithms, access authentication, compression and high-speed encryption engines, IBM said.
The new product seeks to offer a solution to organisations grappling with new state laws that require consumer notification in case of a security breach or when storage media is lost. These laws often don't require notification if data was encrypted. IBM Encryption Facility is set to be available for IBM's z/OS mainframe operating system on 28 October.
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