Blancco to Participate in IA12 IT Security Summit

LONDON, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Global leader in certified data erasure to exhibit, present new white paper at flagship event for UK's National Cyber Security Strategy

Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, will present a white paper and host an exhibit at IA12, the UK Government's flagship event for Information Assurance and Cyber Security decision-makers from the government, public sector, industry and academia. The event is scheduled for December 3-4 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London.

"Our software is certified by the Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), the UK Government's IT security group and host of these important annual gatherings, and we look forward to participating in the event this year," said Daniel Smith, Sales Director Europe for Blancco. "Because IA12 marks the first anniversary of the launch of the UK's National Cyber Security Strategy, the meeting will focus on the Government's ambition to make the UK one of the most secure places in the world to do business. We are proud to be a partner in this important initiative."

As a holder of CESG certification for many years, Blancco exceeds the highest security specifications detailed in the HMG Infosec Standard No: 5, the security standard applied to government computer systems in the UK. This year, Blancco celebrates its 15th anniversary of helping public and private organizations remove sensitive data from IT assets.

Blancco's new white paper, titled "Managing Data Erasure in the Enterprise: Automated Processes for Optimal Efficiency," can be downloaded at http://www.blancco.com/uk/solution-for-corporations/. It highlights best practices for organizations to protect their businesses with solutions that simplify the integration of data erasure management into IT security policy.

About Blancco

Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world. Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.

Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
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Blancco UK
Daniel Smith, Sales Director Europe
Tel. +44(0)1279-874200

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