CloudLink Launches Data Security Solution for Microsoft Azure

Encrypt Cloud Virtual Machines With Customer Controlled Encryption Management

OTTAWA, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - CloudLink Technologies, a leader in cloud security and data encryption management, today announced the availability of CloudLink® SecureVM solution for Microsoft Azure, enabling Azure customers to manage the encryption of Windows and Linux-based virtual machines. 

CloudLink SecureVM helps secure both boot and data volumes in the cloud with a centralized approach that allows IT departments to have visibility and control over when and where their VMs are started.  The solution provides enterprises with full control of the encryption keys for both Windows- and Linux-based virtual machines deployed in Azure and helps validate the integrity of these virtual machines before they are allowed to boot.

The security and encryption of sensitive data is the leading concern for many organizations considering the use of cloud services. The CloudLink data security platform includes a suite of encryption modules to protect workloads at multiple layers to help secure business applications, hosted desktops and file shares.

"Cloud security is a top priority for many organizations including financial institutions, healthcare organizations and governments, but data encryption solutions must leverage existing platforms and operating environments that are already in use within the organization," said Alex Berlin, CloudLink CEO.  "We are excited to work with Microsoft on a data security solution optimized for the public cloud that will help accelerate the adoption of cloud services."

 "CloudLink's data security platform helps Microsoft Azure customers to encrypt sensitive data and meet essential compliance requirements," said Kim Akers, general manager, Microsoft. "CloudLink's solution gives our customers flexible support for Windows and Linux environments and offers encryption across enterprise workloads deployed on Azure."

Key benefits of the CloudLink solution for Microsoft Azure include:

• Flexible encryption key control, enabling customers to determine where and how keys are stored
• Pre-boot authorization and image integrity validation
• Works with Windows BitLocker for common practices across hybrid clouds

For a demonstration video of how CloudLink SecureVM works in Microsoft Azure, visit SecureVM demo.

About CloudLink® Technologies:
CloudLink® Technologies (formerly AFORE solutions) is a leading provider of advanced data security and encryption management products. Enterprises and service providers trust CloudLink to secure mission-critical data and sensitive customer information in multi-tenant private, public and hybrid clouds. CloudLink is certified by world-recognized leaders in cloud technologies like AWS™, EMC®, RSA®, VCE® and VMware®. For more information, visit www.cloudlinktech.com

SOURCE Cloudlink Technologies Inc