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Enfield Council deploys janusSEAL for Email Classification and Data Loss Prevention
April 2013 by Marc Jacob
Enfield Council has deployed the janusSEAL email classification and Data Loss Prevention solution across its entire organisation, to help it control distribution of sensitive data by email in line with the HM Government Security Policy Framework.
janusSEAL, from janusNET, provides comprehensive email classification and labelling for Microsoft Outlook, enabling Enfield to protect its information assets in compliance with the latest version of the Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). janusSEAL actively educates employees on the organisation’s security policies in real time, helping to mitigate the risk of unintentional loss or exposure of sensitive information by email. The solution was supplied and installed by janusNET partner, Bridgeway Security Solutions.
When creating an email, users are prompted to classify the mail as ‘unclassified’, ‘protected’ or ‘restricted’ via a pop-up dialogue, before the email can be sent. This empowers users to improve data security and helps to build a security-aware culture throughout the organisation.
As part of its drive to improve information security, Enfield is building an Information Asset Register to classify all of its electronic documents according to the level of sensitivity of the data they hold. A key benefit of janusSEAL is its ability to detect the security classification of documents being attached to emails, and automatically adjust the email classification to suit without user intervention, helping to further reinforce the council’s email rules.
Mike Weston, Head of ICT for Enfield Council said: “Compliance with the Government’s Security Policy Framework is a priority for us. janusSEAL has helped us to establish consistent data security procedures within our organisation, enforcing policies in real time and helping staff to reduce the risk of data loss. It also helps users to prevent potential incidents before a breach can happen, and minimises involvement of IT staff.
“The solution has been well received by our staff, who appreciate the support it offers in maintaining data security. It is creating a greater awareness of how information is handled in emails, and building a better understanding of security and compliance.”
Enfield uses janusSEAL across its Microsoft Outlook 2010 estate, and plans to extend the solution to support classification in other Microsoft Office business applications in summer 2013.
janusSEAL was chosen by Enfield following an initial trial, for its seamless integration with the Microsoft environment and its ease of deployment to its 4,000 members of staff. janusNET partner, Bridgeway Security Solutions, worked with the council to recommend the solution, set up the initial trial, handle the solution’s deployment and will provide ongoing support.
