Why use Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’?

Using either GSM or internet communications methods ‘Sentry’ is able to securely delete predefined data contained on the laptop’s hard disk and send a comprehensive report back to the operator confirming its success. Our ‘Sentry’ can locate and destroy all types of data from client records, e-mail and contact files, word processor or spreadsheet documents or even cookies. The value of this data is often not considered until there is the possibility that somebody else has it.

Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ is a 24/7 insurance policy that is active anywhere in the world where there is a mobile phone signal. There are some outdated tools that go part of the way to achieving what ‘Sentry’ does but they rely on the laptop being connected to the internet, claiming that a stolen laptop is “soon connected to the web”. For Data Vault Security soon isn’t good enough. The data could well be long compromised by then.

Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ starts tracing and locating the laptop as soon as it is turned on and deleting the data before the boot sequence is completed.

Many high profile cases have resulted in dreadful negative publicity and in some cases have breached the personal security of individuals. Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ can turn this on its head and allow an individual or organisation affected by laptop theft to be reassured its personal/customers/stakeholder/employees data is secure and furthermore that effective measures were taken to protect the information and turn a negative into a positive.

How does Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ work?

Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ allows organisations and individuals to ensure the secure deletion of data and files on any PC, Laptop, PDA or Mobile phone that is lost or stolen utilising either the GSM Network, Internet or RFID.
 
Off-premises
As soon as you realise your device is stolen, either notify your ‘Sentry’ operator or login to the Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ Control Panel. Upon receiving a secure decommission message all data and critical system files on the lost or stolen device will be destroyed using US Department of Defence Standard disk erasure procedures.

On-premises
Receive an SMS alert when your laptop, PC or server leaves a designated area of your workplace. If the laptop was removed maliciously, simply reply to the alert message to remotely destroy all data on the device.

Audit Trail and Business Continuity
A detailed report allows the operator to see what data was destroyed, the device’s last known location and even the possibility of a photo of the culprit. Integration with Data Vault Security’s Secure Online Backup Services means that all your data can be easily reloaded on to a replacement device.

Key features

Hosted
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ is a securely hosted solution so there is no expensive server side software or databases to install or maintain. Should your device become lost or stolen simply logon to the ‘Sentry’ web console at www.datavaultsecuritysentry.com.

GSM
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ can utilise the mobile GSM network to decommission your lost or stolen devices. This means the ‘Sentry’ can locate and decommission data on your stolen laptop even if it is never connected to the internet. In GSM mode the decommission instruction is immediately sent to the stolen laptop.

When booted, the GSM card intercepts the decommission instruction and securely deletes the specified data on the laptop. All this happens before the machine is logged on and is invisible to the user. Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ GSM functionality can be utilised on laptops with built-in GSM chips or through 3G USB Modems.

Internet
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ can be used on any laptop which accesses the internet so no new hardware is required. When utilising the internet the ‘Sentry’ client informs the Data Vault Security servers that it is available and checks for decommission instruction. If there is a decommission instruction, Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ securely deletes all specified data on that machine. This can be carried out before the computer is logged on.

RFID / WiFi integration
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ continuously monitors all laptop’s movements throughout an organisation’s premises. If a device enters an unauthorised zone ‘Sentry’ can either automatically issue a data delete instruction to the device or send an SMS warning to the legitimate user and/or security staff to quickly alert them to the potential security breach.

Volume encryption
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ integrated volume encryption functionality ensures that even the smartest thieves will find your device a tough nut to crack. Our volume encryption functionality means that any thief who attempts to deactivate the ‘Sentry’ communication channels or remove the hard disk will find nothing more than highly encrypted data.

Multiple form factors
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ spans all your devices from server to mobile phone. Manage all of your servers. desktops, laptops, netbooks, PDAs and mobile phones from one single console.

Secure delete
Erasing data using the operating system API is not a sufficient defence against identify theft or corporate sabotage professionals. Operating systems merely mark the appropriate parts of the disk as free in the file allocation table leaving the actual data on the disk. Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ uses file deletion patterns detailed in the US Department of Defence’s National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (US DoD 5220-22.M), ensuring decommissioned data cannot be retrieved.

Culprit identification
Data Vault Security ‘Sentry’ unique culprit identification capability utilises front facing cameras that are integrated into many laptop lids. A photo, possibly identifying the culprit is included in the ‘Sentry’ Decommission report. Coupled with GSM triangulation and positioning ‘Sentry’ provides powerful tools for law enforcement agencies to retrieve the property, apprehend the thief and achieve a successful prosecution.

Click on our frequently asked questions for more information

• What is ‘Sentry’?
• Why would I or my organization need ‘Sentry’?
• Is ‘Sentry’ only available for GSM enabled laptops?
• Is ‘Sentry’ only available for Laptops?
• My data is encrypted, why do I need ‘Sentry’?
• How is ‘Sentry’ licensed?
• Can we install the ‘Sentry’ server within our organisation?
• Can the data that ‘Sentry’ deletes be retrieved?
• What data can be securely deleted?
• Can employee’s at ‘Sentry’ see what data I have?
• Can employees at ‘Sentry’ see what I am doing?
• How secure is the ‘Sentry’?  Can anyone trigger a secure delete?
• I do a lot of travelling.  What happens if my device is lost out of the UK?
• What are the requirements for ‘Sentry’?
• How do I install ‘Sentry’?
• If I have a GSM Card, will ‘Sentry’ interfere with my connection to the Internet?
• Do I have to be on a specific GSM provider for ‘Sentry’ to work?
• What should I do when my laptop, PC or mobile phone is stolen?
• How long does it take for me to know if the data has been deleted?
• What happens if my laptops GSM card doesn’t connect or is removed?
• Where is my data stored?
• How can I purchase ‘Sentry’?