THE PROBLEM With a large and dispersed workforce, securing data saved on laptops and desktops was vital. The infrastructure and technology that was already in place only allowed for the backup of network drives located on file servers. This left data stored on endpoint devices at risk, due to device theft or irreparable damage. “We were looking for a solution to mitigate the risks and issues arising from laptops that were stolen and internal drives that crashed with critical user data saved locally.

” PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

• A centrally managed, automated data backup solution that doesn’t require any user intervention

• A solution that offers multiple data protection features including local data encryption and remote wipe for the highest levels of data security in the event of laptop or PC theft

• Complete protection against data access, data theft and data loss

• Simplified roll-out, even across distributed environments or in the case of limited access to users

• A solution that is easy to manage

• Compliant data protection with the ability to pull the required Auditor General Reports

• Ability to monitor who is restoring files and have increased control over data access

Why Stellenbosch Municipality chose Cibecs For any organisation, the fact that Cibecs is a complete data security solution with multiple layers of protection is a huge differentiator. “Cibecs provides synergy all the way from policy creation to implementation and complete user data protection,” says Mkaza.

The integrated Data Loss Prevention features included in the Cibecs solution ensure that all laptop and desktop data is safe and inaccessible in the event of a lost or stolen computer.

For Mkaza, compliance was a hugely important consideration when choosing a solution. As a government agency, the municipality is audited by the Auditor General. This requires a dedicated security officer who is able to monitor data and a simple way for the auditor to audit this security officer.

Cibces makes compliance simpler through comprehensive technical and business reports that give a complete, comprehensive view of endpoint data protection in the organisation, “the customisable reporting structure and easy to understand graphics paint a clear picture quickly, “says Mkaza.

Conclusion

“I would definitely recommend Cibecs because of its easy user interface and because it protects critical data at the endpoint. Cibecs is not only easy to use, it does exactly what is expected.” Says Mkaza