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July 28, 2015

Zettaset and Thales Partner to Deliver Big Data Encryption Offering

PLANTATION, Fla. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 28 — Thales, leader in critical information systems and cybersecurity, and Zettaset, a leader in big data security, announce the availability of a standards-based data encryption and key management solution designed for open source big data environments such as Hadoop and NoSQL. Organizations can now comply with government regulations and industry mandates for protecting data privacy.

Thales keyAuthority extends key management to Hadoop and NoSQL using Zettaset BDEncrypt client software to enable high performance and scalable encryption controls for the largest databases. Data-at-rest and in-motion is safeguarded, while maintaining operational efficiency and business continuity.

The key storage, replication and backup provided by keyAuthority help ensure high availability, with redundant hardware for fault tolerance and recovery. The joint solution follows industry standards KMIP and PKCS#11 for interoperability within existing security frameworks. The joint solution includes:

  • Thales keyAuthority, a hardened FIPS 140-2 Level 3 appliance that provides high assurance key management to users of storage applications and systems with embedded encryption. A unified management interface reduces silos while automating encryption controls for consistent security policy enforcement across global enterprises.
  • BDEncrypt big data encryption software from Zettaset is performance-optimized for big data stores, enabling organizations to bring Hadoop and NoSQL databases into compliance with corporate and regulatory data protection initiatives such as HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI.

About Zettaset

Zettaset, a leader in big data security, is an ISV that delivers proven enterprise-class data security for Hadoop and NoSQL cluster environments. Unlike traditional security approaches, Zettaset data encryption, access-control, and authentication solutions are designed and optimized for today’s complex and demanding distributed-computing architectures. Enterprise customers can rely on Zettaset to deliver advanced Big Data security solutions that deliver performance and scalability, while easily fitting into existing enterprise IT security and policy frameworks.

About Thales e-Security

Thales e-Security is a leading global provider of trusted cryptographic solutions with a 40-year track record of protecting the world’s most sensitive applications and information. Thales solutions enhance privacy, trusted identities, and secure payments with certified, high performance encryption and digital signature technology for customers in a wide range of markets including financial services, high technology, manufacturing, and government. Thales e-Security has a worldwide support capability, with regional headquarters in the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. www.thales-esecurity.com

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security markets. With 61,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of €13 billion in 2014. With over 20,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its unique international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world.

Source: Thales

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