PGP NetShare enables teams to securely share documents on file servers by automatically and transparently encrypting the files for fine-grained group access. Content such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, video, and audio is automatically encrypted when saved to a PGP NetShare-protected folder. The content remains encrypted when transferred to and stored on local desktops. Files on both the server and desktop are transparently encrypted and decrypted when accessed by authorized users, and data remains protected at all times without any specific user action.
Reasons to Buy
- Simple administration
- Enables teams to work together on intra- and inter-organizational projects
- Integrates with existing enterprise directory and security infrastructure
- Provides flexible and scalable security
Most Valuable Features
- Encryption that follows the file
- Transparent to users
- Windows Vista (all 32-bit and 64-bit versions)
- Role separation of users and administrators
- Directory access control rights
- Support for all common document formats
- Can be centrally deployed, and managed and policies can be defined and enforced when used with PGP Universal Server (optional)
- Users requiring full disk encryption and email security should purchase PGP Desktop Corporate.
Centrally defined data protection
Defines policy to protect files stored in specific directories or based on application, enforcing security without impacting user behavior.
Remote Application Delivery
Support data protection in Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Server sessions (Remote Desktop)
Centrally defined data protection
Defines policy to protect files stored in specific directories or based on application, enforcing security without impacting user behavior.
Remote Application Delivery
Support data protection in Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Server sessions (Remote Desktop)
Transparent to Users
Once PGP NetShare folders are created, users create, save, and share documents as before. No change in user behavior or training is needed. Users simply click on a .doc, .xls, or .ppt file.
Encryption that Follows the File
Files remain encrypted from the desktop, across the network, and when stored on the server. Encryption and access rights remain with files on the server, when downloaded or copied to local desktops, and when backed up or archived.
Directory Access Control Rights
PGP NetShare files and folders have associated access controls. Files are automatically encrypted according to policy, so only authorized users can open files. Unauthorized users who access these files see only ciphertext.
Support for All Common Document Formats
PGP NetShare supports all common digital formats-document, spreadsheet, presentation, Web, video, and audio-without modification.
Assured Data Access
Patented PGP Additional Decryption Key (ADK) technology ensures corporate access to encrypted data (according to policy) in the event a key is lost or when required by regulatory mandates.
Multiple Ways to Share Data
Users can create storage-independent encrypted containers for transport and sharing of specific files using PGP Self-Decrypting Archive, PGP Virtual Disk, and PGP Zip.
- PGP Self-Decrypting Archives (SDAs) - Puts files and folders into an encrypted, compressed package that can be opened on a Windows system that does not have PGP Messaging or PGP Desktop installed. SDAs are the perfect solution for securely exchanging files with someone who does not have PGP software installed.
- PGP Virtual Disk volumes - Uses part of the hard drive space as an encrypted virtual disk volume with its own drive letter. A PGP Virtual Disk is the perfect place for storing sensitive files; it is as if they are stored in a safe. When the door of the safe is open (when the volume is mounted), files can be changed, taken out or moved into it. Otherwise (when the volume is unmounted), all the data on the volume is protected. PGP Virtual Disks are also self-expanding: they automatically grow to accommodate increases in data size, eliminating initial space allocation constraints.
- PGP Zip - Adds any combination of files and folders to an encrypted, compressed, portable archive. PGP Desktop must be installed on a system to create or open a PGP Zip archive. PGP Zip is a tool for securely archiving sensitive data, whether to distribute it to others or to back it up.
Secure File Deletion
PGP Shredder completely destroys files and folders so that even file recovery software cannot recover them. Deleting a file using the Windows Recycle Bin does not actually delete it; it sits on the drive and eventually gets overwritten. Until then, it is trivial for an attacker to recover that file. PGP Shredder, in contrast, immediately overwrites files multiple times. This is so effective that even sophisticated disk recovery software cannot recover these files. This feature also completely wipes free space on drives so that deleted data is truly unrecoverable.
For (optional use) in a Centrally Managed Environment with PGP Universal Server:
Centralized Management, Deployment, & Policy
Automate provisioning, user and key management, and policy enforcement across email, disk, and network file encryption using PGP Universal Server's management console. Role-based administrative access enables administrative separation of duties.
Event Logging
Comprehensive logs record all administrative operations for auditing and security best practices.
Recovery Passphrase
Automatic generation and central storage of unique one-time-use recovery passphrase.
Role Separation
IT administrators can access PGP NetShare-protected files and folders for management and backup processes without requiring content viewing privileges. With PGP NetShare, personnel who are not explicitly given access rights cannot view documents, including offline copies.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Vista (all 32-bit and 64-bit versions)
- Windows Server 2003 (SP1)
- Windows XP - 32 bit (SP1, SP2 or SP3)
- Windows XP - 64 bit (SP2)
- Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 (keyboard required)
- Windows 2000 (SP4)
Localization
- English
- German
- Japanese
Authentication Options
- OpenPGP RFC 4880 keys
- X.509 certificates
Supported Storage Systems
- Windows file shares (SMB, CIFS)
- Samba, NAS & SAN volumes
- Locally attached hard drives (internal & external)
- USB flash drives
Symmetric Key Algorithms – PGP NetShare
- 256-bit AES key in EME mode
Centralized Management Requirements
- PGP Universal Server*
* PGP Universal Server requires a dedicated server. For more information on PGP Universal Server, click here.
PGP NetShare recognizes and works with the following:
- DoD Common Access Cards (CACs) with the ActivCard Gold 2.0 profile
- Athena Smart Card Solutions smart cards, including the ASEKey USB token
- AET SafeSign smart cards, including ASEKey 1.0
- Axalto (formerly Schlumberger) smart cards, including the Cryptoflex 32K
- SafeNet smart cards, including iKey 2032
- Aladdin smart cards, including eToken PRO USB 16K, 32K, and 64K
- GemPlus smart cards, including SafesITe and GemXpresso Pro, using GemSafe Libraries 4.2.0-015 (Gold)
PGP NetShare also recognizes and works with smart cards from other vendors if the vendor includes a standards-based PKCS-11 library in its software drivers.
PGP Perpetual License
A PGP Perpetual License with PGP Support entitles the customer to use the designated PGP software indefinitely, plus receive all Upgrades and Updates to the licensed software during the valid PGP Support period. One year of PGP Bronze Support is included with the online purchase of a PGP Perpetual License.
PGP Bronze Support provides customers with access to PGP Support Engineers and the PGP Support Site. PGP Support Engineers are available through interactive chat, private forum, and credit card telephone support. PGP Support must be renewed annually.