Fujitsu Notebook With Clearsure Security Solution

Fujitsu will begin sales of the new FMV-LIFEBOOK model FMV-S8390, a high-performance notebook PC for enterprise customers with the CLEARSURE technology, allowing data stored on the PC’s hard disk drive (HDD) to be deleted remotely in the event of loss or theft. The new PC will be available from early September onward in Japan only.

Through a custom communications module built into the PC, CLEARSURE uses the PHS network to allow all data stored on the PC’s HDD to be deleted remotely. If the PC is within the communication range of the PHS network, data can be deleted even when the PC has been switched off(, enabling advanced security functionality that allows commands to be executed regardless of the PC’s operational state.

By taking full advantage of the CLEARSURE service, users can prevent information leaks from lost or stolen PCs with a high degree of certainty, thus allowing them to take their PCs off-premise with greater assurance. This in turn, leads to increased work efficiency and productivity.

The CLEARSURE-enabled FMV-S8390 includes a custom communications module and HDD with encryption technology as standard features. By connecting to Fujitsu’s control server using the Internet, customers can send commands through the PHS network to instantly erase data on the PC’s HDD. Depending on the situation, customers can employ either a ‘PC lock’ command that prevents the PC from starting, or a ‘data deletion’ command to prevent accessibility to the data on the HDD.

In actuality, the ‘data deletion’ command of the security solution deletes the encryption key found in the HDD that is required to decrypt the encrypted data, thus making the data inaccessible.

By purchasing the new notebook PC, customers will be able to utilize all CLEARSURE functions immediately, without the need for extra set-up and initial costs, in order to enjoy the advanced security environment.

Product Features

CLEARSURE security solution
to prevent information leaks from loss or theft

• Possible to execute remote commands through the PHS network: Customers can execute the ‘PC lock’ or ‘data deletion’ commands over WILLCOM Inc.’s PHS network, which covers 99.4% of Japan’s population. This means that if a PC is lost, it can be locked, or the data on it inaccessible, with a high degree of certainty.
• Two security commands to provide robust security against information leaks: The FMV-S8390 is equipped with a ‘data deletion’ command that makes the contents of the HDD impossible to recover or analyze, as well as a ‘PC lock’ command that prevents the PC from starting up. The ‘data deletion’ command instantly deletes the encryption key needed to decrypt the data saved in encrypted form on the HDD, thus rendering the data unreadable and unrecoverable. The ‘PC lock’ command shuts down the operation of the PC, preventing other parties from accessing the PC.
• World first to allow execution of commands even in off-mode: The communications module remains in standby mode even when the PC is switched off, allowing for lock and delete commands to be executed regardless of whether the power is on or off, a world first. Through the use of a low-power-consumption PHS module, battery drain is minimal, allowing the communication module to remain in standby mode for long periods of time. Customers can confirm the outcomes of action commands in detail by accessing the control server.
• Option for up to five years of service: The CLEARSURE service can be used for one full year with every purchase. Customers can choose to purchase an extended service time frame of three, four, up to five years maximum as a build-to-order option.

Superior mobile performance features
The FMV-S8390’s specifications have been carefully crafted for mobility, with a 13.3" widescreen LCD, an encrypted 160 GB HDD, and battery runtime of up to 10.5 hours.

Supports a wide range of security features
In addition to the built-in CLEARSURE functionality, the new PC is equipped with security chip, fingerprint sensor, Felica, and smart card reader, which combined with CLEARSURE, provides an even more robust level of security.

Mobile multi-bay design for flexibility
PC slots accommodating optical drives and other modules are multi-bay, enabling hardware to be tailored to the needs of the moment. Users can insert a DVD-ROM or other super-multi drives when at the office, and remove the optical drives to enable portability when taking the laptop outside.

‘HDD protection function’ guards
against damage on impact
Through the system’s ‘HDD protection function’, a sensor detects when the PC is being dropped, and safely mitigates the HDD’s magnetic head prior to impact thus preventing damage to its surface and loss of data.

Power-saving design
complies with international ENERGY STAR program
With its environmental-friendly design including the enhancement of power consumption levels, the FMV-S8390 complies with the new standards of the international ENERGY STAR program that went into effect as of July 2009. The battery utility included as a standard feature, is able to stop battery charging at 80% of its capacity, which can extend battery life by as much as 50%. The build-to-order Core2 Duo models are compliant to the ENERGY STAR program.

Alignment with Systemwalker Desktop Patrol
Systemwalker Desktop Patrol, the software for managing PC assets and handling information leaks, will collaborate with CLEARSURE-enabled PCs to allow efficient management of remote ‘PC lock’ and ‘data deletion’ commands (scheduled for October 2009).

MSRP and Availability
Pricing shown below is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax) for standard configuration, including the Windows Vista Business & Downgrade Service. Pricing will vary according with build-to-order configurations.