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        "Data vault" stores passwords on Windows Mobile devices

        Doug | Date: Aug 21, 2006 | Comments: 1



        SplashData has released an "enterprise and government edition" of its application for securely organizing and managing passwords, user names, and other sensitive records. SplashID safely and securely stores sensitive personal information in an encrypted database that is quickly accessible from handheld devices and the...


        desktop, according to the company.

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        SplashData notes that government agencies and enterprises often have specialized security requirements, such as mandatory frequent password changes. Device and system users are often asked to choose passwords that contain letters, symbols, and numbers, making them difficult to remember. Consequently, many users write down their passwords, list them in unprotected computer files or spreadsheets, or use variations of the same password over and over again.

        SplashID Enterprise and Government Edition aims to allow employees to securely store user names, passwords, filenames, and other confidential information on desktop and notebook computers as well as Windows Mobile smartphones and PDAs.

        The application features 256-bit "Blowfish encryption" and a random password generator that makes it easy to create strong passwords, according to SplashData. This new edition can help enterprises meet compliance requirements for corporate internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) standards, the company says.

        The software currently supports all versions of Windows Mobile; Pocket PC 2002 or later; Blackberry, Palm, and Symbian devices; and Windows and Mac desktops, according to the company.

        SplashID Enterprise and Government Edition is offered on a site license basis, or on a per-seat basis with pricing dependent on the size of the deployment. A free evaluation version of SplashID with a limit of 25 records is available for download here.



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