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ESET Will Address the EU’s Data Protection Regulation During Mobile World Congress

Created: 2017-02-09 07:20:51

ESET, the leading IT security vendor based in the European Union, will highlight its approach to the EU’s Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 – March 2, 2017. The regulation comes into force just a year from now and has far-reaching implications for businesses across Europe. While compliance with GDPR is the responsibility of business, it should be noted that the primary aim of the regulation is to safeguard the privacy of EU citizens.

Accordingly, ESET is releasing a white paper on the forthcoming legal requirements, coming into force from May 2018 onwards. The white paper demonstrates how ESET security solutions support businesses in meeting the regulatory criteria. ESET experts will be highlighting GDPR at the Congress, in Hall 5, booth B05.

Starting next year, a company is subject to GDPR if it either: “Offers goods or services to data subjects in the EU, irrespective of whether payment is received and monitors its data subjects’ behavior within the EU,” says ESET in the just released white paper based on ESET-commissioned legal expertise by Kemp Jones Solicitors LLP. “Despite introducing a more streamlined legal framework, GDPR is still likely to entail significant changes for many businesses, requiring substantial lead-time,” adds the paper.

“The regulations communicated within GDPR are not solely focused on EU-based companies. These changes will impact every business which processes the personal data of EU citizens,” says ESET Head of Business Development in EMEA, Pavol Balaj. “ESET provides solutions that will help businesses meet the requirements of the regulation and at the same time safeguard the private data of EU citizens,” continues Pavol Balaj, who will be present at the Congress.

GDPR also identifies measures deemed appropriate for the job – highlighting encryption among of them. Generally, the main benefits of encryption technology are its strength – thanks to powerful algorithms and growing key length (bits) – wide availability, as well as the relatively low cost of implementation, embraced even by some national authorities.

“DESlock Encryption by ESET, offers more than just the basics. It also offers business clients a solution that is simple to deploy, easy to use for even non-technical users and, one that allows for the remote management of keys, settings and security policy. It also allows users to safely encrypt hard drives, removable media, files and email,” says ESET in the just released white paper on the topic.

For more on GDPR, and how ESET gets businesses ready for the new regulation, read the white paper and visit our dedicated webpage on encryption.
 

 

About ESET
ESET®, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. For over 26 years, the Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. By obtaining the 80th VB100 award in June 2013, ESET NOD32 technology holds the record number of Virus Bulletin "VB100” Awards, and has never missed a single “In-the-Wild” worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998. In addition, ESET NOD32 technology holds the longest consecutive string of the VB100 awards of any AV vendor. ESET has also received a number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST and other testing organisations and reviews. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, ESET Smart Security®, ESET Cyber Security® (solution for Mac), ESET® Mobile Security and IT Security for Business are trusted by millions of global users and are among the most recommended security solutions in the world.

ESET recently updated its two-factor authentication (2FA) application, adding a secure validation to weak and static user passwords. This updated version of ESET’s 2FA application provides flexibility and deeper integration of 2FA into bespoke applications, making it the best cost-effective solutions for SMBs everywhere.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore; with offices in Jena (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic) and Sao Paulo (Brazil). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia) and an extensive partner network for more than 180 countries. For more information visit https://eset.version-2.sg/ or follow us on Facebook.

 

About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

For more information, please visit www.version-2.com.sg or call (65) 6296-4268.

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