[NEC Topics] NEC releases new version of file server integrated management software with enhanced security functions and large-scale data management support
*NEC*
Press release: July 24, 2024
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NEC releases new version of file server integrated management software with enhanced security features and large-scale data management support
*～Start of sales of “NEC Information Assessment System V5.2”～*
NEC is pleased to announce a new version of its file server integrated management software, which includes the addition of a function for large-scale batch modification of access rights, improved convenience and accuracy in detecting personal information, and new support for multi-forest environments.
Information Assessment System (NIAS) V5.2″ will be on sale starting today.
In recent years, corporate information security measures have been faced with increasing threats, both internal and external, such as external attacks such as ransomware and targeted attacks, internal fraud such as exfiltration of employee data, and inadvertent information leaks. These threats are also ranked high in the 2024 survey (Note 1) by the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), an independent administrative agency, and appropriate responses to various security risks are required from the perspective of business continuity. .
The new product has added a bulk access rights setting function that allows access rights to be visualized and modified all at once, even in large-scale environments or with complex permission settings, providing an environment where permissions can be corrected
efficiently and comprehensively. To do. Additionally, with the archive area access rights synchronization function, when unnecessary files are archived, the permissions can be automatically maintained to ensure that the access rights between the managed file server area and the archive area do not diverge. This allows all areas to be kept secure without any operations on the archive side.
Image of access rights batch setting function
We have added a date of birth detection function to the personal information detection function, making customer information management even more efficient. In addition, by adding a function to exclude the detection of specific patterns, we can reduce false positives in cases where listed values cannot be detected correctly, such as when managing securities numbers in the financial industry or membership numbers in the service industry. This will contribute to further strengthening personal information management.
Personal information detection function image
In addition, due to corporate consolidation, active
We have strengthened support for multi-forest environments (Note 2) in consideration of cases where domain relationships in Directory become complex. Expanding the scope of conventional services, it is now possible to link and manage all domains, not only within one forest but also across multiple forests, with a single server equipped with this product.
NEC has released the file server integrated management software “NEC Information Assessment System (NIAS)” with these enhancements. Through “V5.2,” we will support business continuity by helping companies resolve issues such as reducing internal and external security risks and strengthening personal information management.
*1: One basic license (1TB) is required for each NIAS management server. *2: Separate purchase of maintenance support is required.
*3: Additional licenses are available depending on management capacity.
Regarding DX, NEC provides end to end services such as offering from strategic concept consulting to implementation based on three axes: business model, technology, and organization/human resources. We provide end services. In addition, from traditional SIer to “Value With the aim of evolving into “BluStellar Driver”, we have systematically organized the value provision model as “BluStellar” (Note 3). We transform business models using cutting-edge
cross-industry knowledge and honed cutting-edge technology, and lead to solutions to social issues and customers’ management issues.
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(Note 1) IPA “Top 10 Information Security Threats 2024”
https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/10threats/10threats2024.html
(Note 2) Forest: Maximum management unit of Active Directory (Note 3)
“BluStellar” uses cutting-edge cross-industry knowledge backed by a proven track record and NEC’s cutting-edge technology honed over many years of development and operation to transform business models and address social issues and customers. It is a value creation model that leads to solutions to management issues and guides customers to the future.
https://jpn.nec.com/dx/index.html
-About new products-
Product introduction site URL: https://jpn.nec.com/nias/index.html Material download site URL: https://jpn.nec.com/nias/info/download.html
-Contact information for this matter-
NEC Platform Technology Service Business Division
E-mail: info@nias.jp.nec.com