Eloquence beefs up data security, encryption
July 28, 2010
Marxmeier Software has announced a version 8.10 of its database Eloquence, the software for non-3000 platforms written to understand IMAGE/SQL structures and designs. The newest version, available for HP-UX and Linux systems, adding database encryption and item masking. A Windows-ready version will be available later this year, according to the product's creator Michael Marxmeier.
"If you are working to meet the PCI DSS requirements or exploring how to improve protection of sensitive information with a minimum of changes to your application and procedures, you are likely interested in this new functionality," he said in a note to subscribers on the Eloquence mailing list.
Encryption is a must-have feature to pass the Visa credit card processing rules that kicked in this year for online merchants. Encryption is also a feature that provides good IT practice to every system manager.
Data encryption is an add-on feature in the 8.10 release, while the data item masking is included.
* Database encryption. Sensitive information may be encrypted in the database. This helps protecting database volume files, forward logs, as well as dbstore output files or backups against unauthorized access to sensitive data. Encryption keys may be updated periodically with no downtime.
* Item Masking. Sensitive information may be masked or blanked upon retrieval, depending on the user authorization. This allows to enhance the security of existing applications with no or minimal code changes.
For more information on the new Eloquence version, including release notes, download links, and documentation, visit the Eloquence 8.10 web page or contact the company's sales or support teams: 49-202 2431440