Fortanix launches free version of Data Security Manager

Cloud security solutions provider Fortanix announced the release of a free version of its Data Security Manager software-as-a-service offering, called DSM Explorer. The free version is fully backed by Fortanix, including the ability to raise support tickets and receive updates and fixes.

Free users can choose one of five curated solutions focused on popular use cases centering around protecting privacy, compliance with regulations, enhanced security control, and better management and control of cryptographic keys. These five options include:

• Tokenization: Secure sensitive data such as personally identifying information with random, format-preserving strings of characters known as "tokens" to achieve security and protect privacy. 
• Google Cloud External Key Management: Enhanced security control by managing Google Cloud keys outside the cloud.
• Google Workspace Client-Side Encryption: Retain sole authority over cryptographic keys for encrypting data and documents in Google Workspace.
• Bring Your Own Key on AWS: Retain cryptographic key control for initiatives related to Amazon Web Services.
• BYOK on Microsoft Azure: Retain cryptographic key control for initiatives related to Microsoft Azure.

"We are thrilled to introduce the DSM Explorer edition of our very popular, feature-rich Data Security Manager SaaS offering that is already being used by some of the largest enterprises and government agencies in the world," said Faiyaz Shahpurwala, chief product officer at Fortanix, in a statement. "Now, a wider range of organizations that also have to adhere to increasing regulations around the world can benefit from a free tier by way of reduced engagement friction, accelerated cloud adoption and compliance with privacy and security requirements."