ownCloud Encryption 2.0 Raises the Bar for Enterprise File Sync and Share Security and
Performance
New ownCloud encryption framework delivers a unique, modular approach to security enabling
customers to secure, manage and control sensitive data
Lexington, MA.—July 7, 2015— ownCloud, Inc., the company behind the world’s most popular open
source enterprise file sync and share (EFSS) software, today announced a new modular framework
for encryption that will enable previously unheard of flexibility for organizations with complex and
changing encryption requirements. Encryption 2.0 from ownCloud is a part of ownCloud 8.1, the
latest version of the company’s flagship enterprise file sync and share (EFSS) solution. Encryption
2.0 features a new set of encryption capabilities that redefines EFSS security, making it easier and
more secure for organizations tasked with protecting sensitive information to seamlessly
collaborate and share files. Additionally, the new release includes enhancements that will enable up
to a 4X performance for uploads and downloads, as well as improved scalability through efficient
handling of massive parallel requests, enabling support for 50% more users per ownCloud server
instance.
ownCloud Encryption 2.0 is a groundbreaking new approach to encryption that will allow customers
to manage their own encryption keys in their enterprise key store. It will also allow customers to
adopt their desired encryption standard, and even write a server app to meet their unique
encryption requirements. ownCloud is the only enterprise file sync and share company to provide
this level of modular encryption, which can be delivered as an app for quick and easy integration
into customers’ existing infrastructure.
“Encryption 2.0 from ownCloud has set a new security standard for EFSS,” said Matt Richards, Vice
President of Product for ownCloud. “Imagine you are an IT organization using industry standard AES
256 encryption keys. Let’s say that a vulnerability is found in the algorithm, and you now need to
improve your overall security by switching over to RSA-2048, a completely different algorithm and
key set. Now, with ownCloud’s modular encryption approach, you can swap out the existing AES 256
encryption with the new RSA algorithm, giving you added security while still enabling seamless
access to enterprise-class file sharing and collaboration for all of your end-users. By comparison, the
majority of our competitors are still managing their encryption keys in the cloud, exposing them to
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the same vulnerabilities as the cloud itself, or charging you extra for the privilege of protecting your
data with keys to their algorithm.”
“End-users are increasingly expecting universal file access from their enterprise IT departments, and
that means being able to access files from any device, anywhere at any time in order to collaborate.
At the same time, IT administrators are being tasked with keeping that data secure in the face of
mounting security threats,” continued Richards. “That’s why our roadmap is constantly being
updated with new and innovative ways to deliver capabilities like Encryption 2.0 and Files Drop
while continuing to improve performance. These are the types of features that make life easier for
both the end-user and IT administrators, making ownCloud 8.1 a true win-win for our customers.”
ownCloud also announced the availability of four new Deployment Service Packages which can be
tailored to meet specific customer environments and needs. These services plus ownCloud 8.1
server will be available immediately. ownCloud 8.1 will be available for Enterprise and Standard
subscriptions in 30 days.
About ownCloud
Organizations that must share confidential data internally and externally rely on ownCloud’s onpremise enterprise file sync and share platform. Only ownCloud gives IT the visibility and control
required to manage sensitive data, preserve business processes and integrate with existing
compliant infrastructures while offering users the modern collaboration experience they demand.
This is made possible through ownCloud’s open, modular architecture, extreme extensibility and
unique federated cloud sharing capabilities. Company headquarters are in Lexington, MA, with
European headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany. For more information, visit:
http://www.owncloud.com.
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