Security Management Strategies for the CIOPKWare rolls out new PKZIP products for Windows, Unix, MVS, OS/400
PKWare, inventors of the ZIP data-compression standard on several platforms, made four announcements this including the addition of strong encryption for its PKZIP products for MVS and OS/400, a new version of its PKZIP product for Unix and enhancements to its PKZIP product for Windows.
PKZIP for MVS and OS/400 combines leading data compression and encryption technologies, including 256-bit AES strong encryption to help enterprises and their partners securely exchange data via e-mail. The products help enterprises meet regulatory requirements to come into compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Gramm-Leach Bliley (GLB).
PKZIP for UNIX 6.0 includes new data compression features that support virtually unlimited ZIP file size and files per archive and integrates security features powered by industry-leading RSA BSAFE software and introduces an interactive X-Window graphical user interface in addition to the traditional command line mode.
PKZIP for Windows adds IBM Lotus Notes integration and a new desktop security module with cryptographic capabilities powered by RSA BSAFE software.
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