CoSoSys on sensitive data security and challenges faced by organisations

Data has become the backbone of every organisation, irrespective of them being a startup or any of the giants in the industry. With so much data flowing around, the security of that data is a top priority for these organisations and there are multiple challenges they face while protecting the data from hackers, malware, bugs and what-nots.

To put some light on the same, we had the opportunity to speak with Mr Filip Cotfas, Channel Manager, CoSoSys. CoSoSys are someone who deals with endpoint centric Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions and security software.

Deccan Chronicle: What are today’s most prominent endpoint security challenges for

Organisations? How do you plan to address them?

Mr Filip Cotfas: Endpoint security is developing really fast, as organisations focus on protecting their data. Nowadays, companies are more and more aware of how important their data is and most of them are seeking to improve their sensitive data security. Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is a full-Data Loss Prevention solution and offers multiple functionalities, such as protecting data in motion, data at rest, and providing enforced encryption capabilities. Our DLP solution is extremely granular, allowing the administrator to define rights per Device, User, Computer, and Group or Globally through the network. Data Loss Prevention is a complex technology and we are continuously improving our products based on real feedback from our Customers and Partners. I think our product has the following strong points: the intuitive user-friendly interface is easy to use and fast to deploy, offers granular policies and setting, and a modular approach to DLP.

Deccan Chronicle:  Give some information on the security software products your company offers for large enterprises? What are the salient features of these products?

Mr Filip Cotfas: Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is an advanced all-in-one Data Loss Prevention solution for macOS, Windows and Linux that puts an end to data leaks and data theft and offers seamless control of portable storage devices. It's content filtering capabilities for data at rest and in motion range from file type to predefined content based on dictionaries, regular expressions or regulations such as PCI DSS, RBI circular, NIST 800-171, GDPR etc. Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys features several specialized modules which clients can pick and choose from based on their needs: Content Aware Protection allows companies to decide which sensitive data can leave computers by creating policies based on predefined content or compliance regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA. It also logs and reports the transfer of important documents. Device Control is the most granular solution of its kind on the market, allowing administrators to block or limit the use of portable storage devices based on criteria such as device type or serial number as well as based on time or network policies. Enforced Encryption automatically encrypts any USB devices connected to network endpoints, ensuring data can only be saved on encrypted devices. eDiscovery offers the possibility to scan sensitive data at rest stored on employees’ endpoints based on specific file types, predefined content, Regular Expressions, PCI DSS or GDPR protected content and more. Based on the scan results, remediation actions can be taken such as encrypting or deleting data. Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is very easy to install and does not require advanced technical knowledge to run, making it the most accessible and user-friendly solution on the market.

Deccan Chronicle:  Globally we have seen a drop in common security threats, but foresee more data breaches - Share your viewpoints on this.

Mr Filip Cotfas: Indeed, data breaches continue to rise and the companies are facing a greater risk than ever of having their data stolen. The increased exposure of sensitive consumer data is serious and the business began to realize how important a Data Loss Prevention solution is for their company. With more frequent data breaches expected in the following months and years, we encourage them to learn from previous incidents to better defend their customer’s data and start taking action in this direction.

Deccan Chronicle:  What is your channel base in India? What are your unique initiatives for the channel nourishment?  

Mr Filip Cotfas: In India, we work through a Distribution Channel to deliver top-notch support and results for the Channel Partners. We believe that this is a good approach for our business, taking in consideration that India is a big market. Through our Distributors, we are working with a Channel base of 500+ active partners. Being a relationship-based market, our partners are of uttermost importance to us, as they represent CoSoSys in front of the Customers, and help us carry the brand in the market. We engage and motivate the Channel through different incentive plans, dedicated to both the companies as well as their sales and pre-sales teams.

Deccan Chronicle:  What are the segments that contribute a major portion of revenue in the India business? What is India’s contribution to CoSoSys global business?

Mr Filip Cotfas: Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is a DLP solution and can be implemented by any company, regardless of the industry. However, some verticals have shown some more interest compared to others, due to the more sensitive content that they are dealing with or due to different industry compliances. The most prominent industries are IT, Government, Banking, Media and Entertainment and Manufacturing, just to name a few. With the increasing awareness about security solutions in the market, as well as new regulations coming into the scene, like India’s Personal Data Protection Bill, India has become one of the most important markets for us. This is also reflected in the continuous India-dedicated R&D efforts, where we adapt the product to be more suitable and dedicated to Indian companies.

Deccan Chronicle:  Roadmap and focus areas in the year 2019 and beyond 

Mr Filip Cotfas: CoSoSys works with excellent partners in India and all over the world. We have strong partnerships with local distributors because we are always seeking to provide excellent customer support. At the moment, we are focusing on raising the awareness of our DLP solution in the Indian market, so we can reach to help more organisations that are facing information security challenges.