Laptop and Desktop Data Protection in the Network and Beyond

CREDANT Mobile Guardian (CMG) StandAlone Edition for Windows works with laptops, desktops and other devices that store or access sensitive or confidential data, but may not be part of the corporate domain. This data protection solution is ideal for contractors or non-employees with access to data that organizations want to keep secure.

With CMG StandAlone Edition for Windows, organizations can protect data on laptops and desktops that are in the corporate domain, in another domain or even non-domain systems. CMG StandAlone Edition for Windows also allows rapid deployment to protect corporate or affiliate systems, from data security breaches especially since CMG StandAlone can be easily migrated into a fully managed CMG Enterprise Edition environment at any time.

Flexible Options for Different Data Security Needs

Organizations can choose from several options for CMG StandAlone Edition for Windows data security software. One option requires no management infrastructure and scales well for small to medium sized businesses where security is also important, but resources to manage solutions are limited. When combined with CMG Enterprise Edition, this solution provides extra flexibility for large diverse Enterprise environments.

Easy, Streamlined Installation

A variety of installation options support organizations with or without IT administrators. Command line installation allows remote, silent deployment via software distribution packages. Alternatively, the computer owner can install this Shield via a simple, interactive, local interface. Most policy settings are pre-configured to simplify installation without loosing flexibility and cannot be changed unless the product is migrated into a CMG Enterprise Edition environment.

CMG StandAlone Edition Benefits

CMG StandAlone Edition for Windows is part of the CREDANT family of products, the only centrally managed, data-centric encryption solution for protecting endpoint data wherever it resides. With CMG StandAlone Edition for Windows, organizations realize the following key benefits:

• Quick deployment of data protection for laptops and desktops
• Organizational growth supported by ease of migration to fully-managed CMG Enterprise Edition for Windows Shield
• Locally enforced, pre-defined data protection policies that secure and control sensitive corporate data no matter where it resides
• Data encryption that automatically enforces and is transparent to the end-user
• Data protection software can be deployed alone or in the same environment with fully managed CMG Enterprise Edition
• Broad OS support including Microsoft® Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit), XP Tablet PC Edition and Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) for Enterprise Edition, Ultimate Edition & Business Edition

Key Advantages with CMG StandAlone Edition Include:

• Flexible installation options
  • Installation on all supported Windows Operating Systems regardless of hardware or BIOS manufacturer
  • Simple installation for environments with or without IT administrators
  • Command line installation option for remote, silent deployment via software distribution packages
  • Pre-configured policy settings to streamline installation


• Added security for data encryption keys
  • Encryption keys uniquely generated for each system
  • User automatically prompted to back up / archive encryption keys
  • If keys are not archived, users prompted each time they log in
  • Manual key archiving option via “Export SDE Keys” option or allow the Shield to automatically archive keys to an existing CMG EE Server


• Support for effective key and data recovery
  • Keys encrypted and stored securely in an executable file outside local hard drive
  • Default key archive file name that includes computer name to ensure simpler manual archiving and recovery to correct system
  • No data encrypted until keys are archived to ensure data recovery
  • Encryption that begins after encryption keys are exported to recovery media, helping to ensure data recovery
  • Archived key executable that automatically places encryption keys in the proper location on the computer during the recovery process so even users with no IT assistance can access data in case of system problems


• Strong, transparent encryption
  • All files encrypted via CREDANT System Data Encryption (SDE) to ensure protection of user data, OS files and program files
  • Users can work on their systems like usual throughout the encryption process
  • Encryption automatically resumes after computer is shut down and restarted to ensure that all data is encrypted even if the computer is shut down or looses power during the encryption process


• Broad-based Operating System support
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) for Enterprise Edition, Ultimate Edition & Business Edition)

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CMG StandAlone Edition allows organizations to protect data on laptops and desktops that are in the corporate domain, in another domain or independent of any domain.