Samsung R&D Institute Secures Data with Cross-Platform Use and Fast macOS Deployment Using Netwrix Endpoint Protector

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Controlling PC peripherals and data transfers are Endpoint Protector’s most used features in our company. The easy deployment of the product and its user-friendliness are also among its biggest strengths.

Mohammad Amir Hossain, Info Security and IT Infra Development and Management

Challenge

Managing Insider Threats and Monitoring Data Transfers: Samsung R&D Institute needed a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution that could effectively manage insider threats and closely monitor employee activities related to data transfers.
Compliance with Data Protection Regulations: The company required a tool that supported compliance with various data protection regulations, such as GDPR, while adding an extra layer of security to prevent data loss and data leaks.
Cross-Platform Protection and Zero-Day Deployment: Samsung R&D Institute was looking for a DLP solution that provided cross-platform protection for sensitive data, supporting both Windows and Linux-based operating systems, with zero-day support for new macOS versions to ensure seamless protection.
User-Friendliness and Ease of Use: The ideal solution needed to be easy to use, with a user-friendly interface that would simplify deployment and ongoing management.

We chose Netwrix Endpoint Protector because it can efficiently safeguard sensitive data on macOS and Linux-based operating systems, in addition to Windows.

Netwrix Solution

Samsung R&D Institute has chosen Netwrix Endpoint Protector because of its cross-platform capabilities, including support for Linux-based operating systems and zero-day support for new macOS versions.

Comprehensive Device Control for Managing Peripheral Devices: Samsung R&D Institute implemented the Device Control module from Netwrix Endpoint Protector to monitor and control USB drives, smartphones, and other devices connecting through Bluetooth and serial ports. The File Tracing feature provided visibility into data transfers to and from allowed devices. Another key capability was monitoring all printing activities, providing an overview of what data was printed and by whom.
Content Aware Protection for Securing Data in Motion: The Content Aware Protection module enabled Samsung R&D Institute to scan and protect data in motion using content inspection and contextual scanning. This feature effectively prevented data leakage and data loss through multiple exit points, such as web browsers, email clients, and applications like Microsoft Outlook or Dropbox. It also allowed for control over Internet access and upload facilities, ensuring sensitive data was safeguarded.
Cross-Platform Protection with Zero-Day macOS Support: Netwrix Endpoint Protector offered Samsung R&D Institute the cross-platform capabilities they required, efficiently protecting data on Windows, macOS, and Linux-based operating systems. The solution provided feature parity across platforms, ensuring macOS and Linux-running computers received the same level of protection as Windows devices. Additionally, the zero-day support for macOS meant that the solution was always compatible with newly released macOS versions, maintaining uninterrupted data protection.
Positive User Experience and Reliable Support: Samsung R&D Institute rated Netwrix Endpoint Protector’s features, granularity, and staff availability for assistance as very good. The ease of installation and overall user-friendliness of the product were rated as excellent, reflecting the seamless deployment and effective management the solution provided.

Key Benefits

Cross-platform protection
Enhanced data control
Granular device management
Compliance assurance

Netwrix Applications

Netwrix Endpoint Protector

Customer Profile

Samsung R&D Institute is the advanced R&D hub of Samsung Research, focused on developing cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of Samsung Electronics. With a vision to "Shape the Future with Innovation and Intelligence," the institute drives new growth by advancing research in AI, robotics, digital appliances, next-generation communications, security, and software engineering. Expanding into promising fields, such as the development of the AI model Samsung Gauss, Samsung R&D Institute collaborates globally with top researchers, universities, and partners to create technologies that enrich people's lives and bring new possibilities to the world.

Customer: Samsung R&D Institute

Industry: Technology

Website: research.samsung.com/