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Software Assist Corporation

FTP/WatchDog. Real-time monitoring of FTP server activityMonitors Open Systems FTP (Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.)Consolidates FTP activity on multiple FTP servers into a single viewEnables real-time escalation of exceptionsExtends automation efforts to include FTP usageFacilitates comprehensive F

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Software Assist Corporation

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    1. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 1

    2. FTP/WatchDog Real-time monitoring of FTP server activity Monitors Open Systems FTP (Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.) Consolidates FTP activity on multiple FTP servers into a single view Enables real-time escalation of exceptions Extends automation efforts to include FTP usage Facilitates comprehensive FTP usage auditing in seconds Provides unparalled visibility into what data is moving in and out of the organization through FTP 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 2

    3. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 3 Why Monitor Real-Time? Address the entire FTP exposure Escalate FTP delivery problems Enhance security Improve process automation Centralize monitoring and analysis Protect sensitive data Manage by exception Boost operational excellence Save Money

    4. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 4 Visibility into Sensitive Data Transmissions

    5. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 5 Visibility into Sensitive Data Transmissions

    6. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 6 Visibility into Sensitive Data Transmissions

    7. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 7 Visibility into FTP Server Accessibility

    8. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 8 Visibility into User Access to FTP

    9. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 9 Manage FTP Usage by Exception

    10. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 10 Visibility into Failed FTP Activity

    11. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 11 FTP Exposure Auditors are looking at FTP Exposes companies to data breach Unsecured data transmission Transmission of sensitive data not monitored Logging of FTP activity inconsistent FTP usage not regularly audited Shared User ID usage Anonymous FTP Policies not enforced (no audit) Due diligence

    12. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 12 Texas Woman’s University The personal information of about 15,000 TWU students was exposed to potential identity theft (names, addresses and SSNs) IRS Tuition Statement data transmitted to an outside vendor via a non-secure connection. Wide news coverage TWU officials say there is no indication at this time that this data has been accessed or used by anyone “The university recognizes the seriousness of this exposure and the need to inform the affected students as quickly as possible”

    13. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 13 Brand Name Exposed Acxiom hacked (Aug ‘03) Through one FTP server outside the firewall Bank of America tapes lost (Feb ‘05) Credit card records of 1.2 million federal employees, including 60 U.S. senators ChoicePoint hacked (Feb ’05) Thieves stole information on 145,000 people DSW hacked (Mar ’05) Credit card data breached compromising information on 1.4 million people ABN Amro tapes lost (Dec ’05) With sensitive data on 2,000,000 customers (later found after the damage was done) Marriott Timeshare tapes lost (Dec ’05) With credit card and SSN info on 206,000 clients Ameriprise Laptop Stolen (Jan 2006) With SSN info on 226,000 customers and financial advisors American International Group Breach (June ’06) Personal information of approximately 970,000 potential customers breached

    14. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 14 Consumer Rights Privacy Group Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Tracks all publicly announced data breaches (since February, 2005) http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm Shows data breaches of over 100 million people’s sensitive financial and health data

    15. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 15 FTP Compliance Log FTP usage on all platforms Maintain accessible, historical FTP usage logs Perform regular end-to-end audits of FTP usage Monitor transmission of sensitive data Manage FTP by exception Implement secured FTP Secured options on FTP server Managed File Transfer solution Maintain controls to ensure accountability Eliminate shared User IDs when possible Track changes to FTP environment FTP settings and options Regular review of data accessible to FTP

    16. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 16 Real-Time Monitoring & Automation Real-time collection of enterprise-wide FTP activity Real-Time Monitor manages data collection process Agents on distributed platforms Accumulate in SQL database History File Alerts Sensitive Data Failed FTP Transactions User-Defined Alerts Select by characteristics of FTP Transaction Alerts via email Automation Alerts and exceptions interface with automation efforts

    17. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 17

    18. FTP Analysis 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 18

    19. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 19 Why Others Have Chosen Our FTP Analysis Concerns over unsecured FTP transmission of sensitive data Compliance rules dictated by HIPPA and SOX, make it mandatory to know exactly where FTP data is going to and coming from Auditors are asking questions they can’t answer easily Long-running FTP transmissions are impacting service levels Uneasy with how little information they have about FTP usage in their enterprise Unexplained FTP bottlenecks are becoming a problem Help desks are fielding more questions about FTPs and have trouble answering them

    20. 4/12/2012 Software Assist Corporation 20 Next Steps FTP Analysis Find out if FTP is a problem Evaluate Compliance Level Web Presentation of Findings Product Trial Automated installation 1 hour installation and configuration time License

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