Devicelock Endpoint DLP enables businesses to control Google+ usage on corporate computers.

DeviceLock, Inc., an international leader in endpoint data leak prevention solutions, today announced that its DeviceLock® Endpoint DLP Suite software can now be used by corporate IT to control the use of the Google+ social network on endpoint computers including content filtering of their data exchanges via Google+ services. As Google+ has become one of the fastest growing social networks, its uncontrolled use in corporate environments presents the risk of data leakage for IT security departments in organizations of various sizes and industries.

DeviceLock 7 Endpoint DLP Suite gives IT security administrators the ability to control which users on protected computers are allowed to access, read or post information on the Google+ site, even the days and times access is allowed. If needed, filtering of file and message content flowing between the protected endpoint and Google+ can be enforced to block the posting of unauthorized information. DeviceLock provides a full log of user activities and optional shadow-copying of data transferred for use in compliance auditing and forensic investigations.

“Many of our customers are worried about potential data leakage when employees communicate through Google+ with the outside world from their corporate computers. Even prior to the release of Google+, our customers had access to a recent DeviceLock version that enables them to control which corporate users can access Google+ from protected endpoint computers,” said Vince Schiavo, CEO, DeviceLock, Inc. “DeviceLock controls when and how users can access Google+ and the software can monitor and filter information considered by the organization to be confidential or sensitive. The speed of implementing this unique DLP capability is a tangible confirmation of DeviceLock’s dedication to its mission of providing proactive endpoint data security.”

Prior to the release of Google+, DeviceLock could already control the use of other popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Live Journal along with common webmail solutions like Gmail, Live Mail (Hotmail) and Yahoo Mail. In the latest version, DeviceLock’s Endpoint DLP Suite also adds contextual and content-aware controls over several regionally popular social networks and webmail systems, including XING.com, Studivz.de, Meinvz.de, and Schuelervz.net, as well as AOL Mail and Yandex.Mail. User access to mobile versions of social networks and popular webmail applications from endpoint computers is now also controlled by DeviceLock.

DeviceLock Names Vincent Schiavo as Chief Executive Officer

DeviceLock, Inc., a leading developer of endpoint data leak prevention software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent M. Schiavo as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Schiavo will focus on the global expansion of DeviceLock endpoint data leak prevention software and the execution of the organization’s vision and strategic direction.

A veteran of the computer industry for more than 30 years, most recently Mr. Schiavo served as the Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales for LogLogic, a San Jose-based security information and event management provider.

Prior to LogLogic, Mr. Schiavo was the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Secure Computing, a San Jose-based web information security company which was acquired by McAfee in 2008. During his six-and-a-half-year tenure at Secure Computing, Mr. Schiavo built a worldwide sales team that drove the company’s billings from under $36M to over $300M per year.

“Vince brings an impressive resume from both a business perspective and depth of technology expertise,” said Ashot Oganesyan, founder, DeviceLock, Inc. “We look forward to using Vince’s strong business background to continue to expand our global reach.”

“The introduction of employee-owned devices such as smart-phones, digital cameras, iPads and other USB-attached devices has dramatically increased the risk of data loss and information theft in the enterprise,” said Vince Schiavo, CEO, DeviceLock, Inc. “DeviceLock has positioned itself as a premier enforcer against data loss and as an integral part of a successful security strategy. As we continue to grow our company, we are committed to maintaining our technology innovation leadership in this important industry segment.”

For organizations of any size and industry, DeviceLock software proactively protects endpoint computers against local data leaks and malware infiltration resulting from insider negligence, accidental mistakes or malicious actions. It enables IT security personnel to precisely control, log, shadow-copy and audit end-user access to all types of local ports and peripheral devices, including personal mobile devices such as smart-phones, iPads, iPods, digital cameras and other dockable devices.

(Source: Yahoo!)