Data At Rest (DAR) security relates to the ability to protect inadvertent access to stored information.

In practical terms protecting items such as laptops, USB memory sticks, PDA style phones and any attached storage mediums (End-Points) that could move outside the protection and control of the physical network location. Examples include a device being left in the back of taxi or stolen from the boot of car.

Conversely DAR can also to protects key information assets within the confines of the networks. Encryption and data leak solutions aim to render the information un-intelligible so should the device or asset be compromise the underlying information is protected.

An associated topic is End Point Protection & Network Access Control

Lumension (SecureWave) Sanctuary Device Control is an End-Point Policy Enforcement solution that stops security breaches before they can even start.

MessageLabs Boundary Encryption offers organisations the ability to set up a secure private email network between themselves and their partners to ensure the end-to-end delivery of encrypted communications without the need for complicated hardware or software to set up, configure or maintain.

MessageLabs Secure services enable clients to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of their electronic communications.

Safeboot Email Encryption is a suite of complementary email encryption options that helps keep confidential emails and files secure as they travel to both SafeBoot-enabled and non SafeBoot-enabled email recipients.

Safeboot device encryption provides PC desktop encryption and laptop encryption providing hard disk data security. With Version 5.1 SafeBoot introduces new, innovative technologies and state-of-the art encryption solutions.

CST is offering a consultation to discuss your data security issues. Symantec Partner CST has the best skill base in the UK to advise your organisation about corporate security policy and how to implement best practice centralised management encryption solution that are automatically enforced throughout the company.

Symantec Endpoint Encryption provides advanced encryption for desktops, laptops, and removable storage devices. It offers scalable, enterprise-wide security that prevents unauthorized access by using strong access control and powerful encryption.

The ultimate PC security solution - for both in the office and on the move. No unauthorized user may access the device and read data or use the device as a tool to enter the company network.