Are you protected from POD SLURPING?

An easy technique for stealing data

Pod slurping

'Pod Slurping' is a new term describing the theft of confidential information via an iPod. You have invested in network anti-virus software, firewalls, email and web content security to protect against external threats. Yet, any user can come into the office, plug in an iPod or other portable storage deved and extract or leave over 32 GB of data. Malicious users can take confidential data or users may introduce viruses, trojans, illegal software and more - actions that can severely affect your network and company. GFI EndPointSecurity allows you to manage user access to devices and portable storage media such as iPods, USB sticks, CompactFlash, memory cards, PDAs, Blackberries, mobile phones, CDs, floppies and more.

An endpoint security solution

Digital storage devices have become a part of our everyday lives, they function as personal assistants, our communication link and sources of entertainment. It is not only impossible for employers to ban these devices from company grounds, it is unreasonable and would damage employee morale. The only effective solution to counter portable device threats is by deploying an endpoint security solution that protects the corporate network perimeter against unauthorized device usage and discriminating between legitimate and illegitimate use of devices in compliance with corporate security policies.

Benefits

Controlling user access to such connectable devices allows you to:

>	Protect your network by ensuring users don't introduce viruses and other malware
>	Stop the alarming rate of insider data theft
>	Increase employee productivity by preventing users from bringing games or personal projects to the workplace
>	Prevent users from introducing illegal or unauthorized software on their machines