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The world of data security presents many challenges for information security stakeholders. You protect your databases and your web applications…but what about unstructured files? Imperva recently announced their answer to that very problem – a strategic addition to the SecureSphere Data Security Suite – File Security.

SecureSphere File Security contains File Activity Monitoring and File Firewall. File Activity Monitoring (FAM) delivers users rights management, real-time file monitoring and auditing of access to files stored on file servers and network attached storage (NAS) devices. The File Firewall (FFW) prevents internal abuse and unauthorized access of sensitive file data and helps ensure file integrity. In addition to blocking unwarranted access, File Firewall creates a comprehensive file activity audit record which can be used to accelerate security incident response and forensic investigations. Included in both of the products is User Rights Management for Files which gives companies the ability to aggregate, review, approve, or reject rights to sensitive files/folder and quickly identify suspect excessive and dormant rights.

In summary Imperva’s SecureSphere File Security will:

• Analyze who has access to, who owns, and who has accessed sensitive data. For example, if finance keeps sensitive files with financial information, File Security can block marketing or HR employees from even opening the document.
• Identify where access is “excessive” and can be reduced. For example, File Security will streamline users with access to everything so they can access only what they actually use. This eliminates unnecessary access—a requirement that is becoming more common with several regulatory mandates.
• Monitor access activity and alert and/or block access that violates business policy. For example, if an employee suddenly downloads a file with 50,000 customer records out of the blue, this can be blocked and security teams can be notified.

SecureSphere File Security products are sold as an add-on to the Data Security Suite which includes Web application firewalls and Database monitoring security products.

For more information about File Security or the SecureSphere Data Security Suite, please contact VIOPOINT.