Fortanix Inc., a leader in data-first cybersecurity and pioneer of Confidential Computing, announced a major enhancement to its Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM): File System Encryption. This new feature complements full disk encryption with the ability to protect individual file systems on specified hosts through encryption, governed by granular decryption policies. Available immediately, this addition ensures that Fortanix’s unified data security platform now supports encryption across all layers, including application, database, storage, and file system. Fortanix Data Security Manager thus becomes a comprehensive solution for enterprises, facilitating the reduction of crypto islands within their technology stacks.
Organizations frequently encounter scenarios where different user groups require access to distinct parts of an overall database. Moreover, many popular databases, such as MongoDB Community Edition, lack native support for transparent database encryption. Fortanix File System Encryption addresses these challenges by enabling encryption management at the file system level without disrupting IT administrative activities like replication, backup, migration, or snapshots. The solution’s fine-grained controls also precisely define the administrative access granted to users.
Unlike competing solutions, Fortanix File System Encryption operates at the OS layer rather than the kernel layer. This approach simplifies deployment and daily operations, eliminating issues related to kernel dependencies. Enterprises can automate deployments seamlessly using tools like Rundeck, making the process as straightforward as other agent-based deployments. Importantly, this is achieved without compromising security.
“As data security becomes increasingly complex, offering organizations the ability to manage encryption across all levels through a unified platform creates huge value,” said Anuj Jaiswal, vice president of products at Fortanix. “The addition of Fortanix File System Encryption to our already robust Data Security Manager offering gives enterprises a one-stop shop for all of their encryption and data security needs.”
SOURCE: Businesswire