Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) vs Sophos Central Device Encryption (formerly SafeGuard)

• The product works with Windows, Linux, and OS X.
• The management of Pointsec has really become very simple and centralized for all IT to handle with ease.
• Preboot encryption keys in the form of a password, by inserting a USB drive containing the key and/or using a one-time password generating device such as an RSA token.

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• Provides full disk encryption.
• Provides monitoring for all laptops and tracks communication with our servers to ensure laptops are secure at all times.
• Integrates with Windows seamlessly.

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• It's ride on the Microsoft BIT Locker utility
• In the event of disk response the challenge process is tedious
• Incompatibility issues with some known branded laptops
• The disk encryption time is very high

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• Decreasing vulnerability to attack is the key, it's the game to play and Pointsec plays it very well.
• Key management systems and the various recovery options are very well thought out.
• Full disk encryption vs. file or folder encryption system. With FDE data is encrypted automatically when it's stored on the hard disk making this the best solution.

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• Positive - mitigate lost or stolen laptops.
• Positive - data at rest is automatically protected from unauthorized users.
• Positive - easy roll out to enterprise or company-wide with provided tools.
• Negative - cost and expertise needed to setup correctly.

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