PGP Desktop is easy-to-use data encryption software that can secure an individual's most valuable and confidential information. Available for most laptop and desktop systems, PGP Desktop Home uses the same trusted PGP encryption technology that has been proven effective and secure by millions of users worldwide.
v10.2 [Aug 24, 2011]
Building on Symantec Corporation’s proven technology, PGP Desktop 10.2 for Windows includes numerous improvements and the following new and resolved features.
General
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Certificate enrollment. If you have an existing smart card or certificate, you can now enroll to your PGP Universal Server using the certificate. This provides an additional way to enroll, in addition to email and LDAP enrollment. Applies to new users or users who need to re-enroll only. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
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Certificate SSO. After enrolling to a PGP Universal Server, once you encrypt your disk you can then use your smart card at the PGP BootGuard screen for single sign-on directly into Windows. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
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Windows 2008 with Terminal Services. Windows 2008 Terminal Services (SP1 and SP 2) and Windows 2008 Terminal Services R2 (SP 1) have been added as system requirements for Citrix and Terminal Services environments. Refer to "Citrix and Terminal Services Compatibility" in the PGP Desktop for Windows release notes for more information.
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Additional smart card readers. Added compatibility with Dell E6510/E6410 Broadcom smart card readers for post-boot authentication. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
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Symantec identity branding. The user interface and all user assistance (including help and user’s guides) have been rebranded to include the Symantec logo and colors. All product names remain the same. PGP Desktop for Windows and PGP Desktop for Mac OS X.
Messaging
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Symantec PGP Viewer for iOS. A separate application for the iPhone and iPad that you use to read encrypted email messages on your iOS mobile device. Available at no cost through the Apple App Store. Requires integration with PGP Universal Server to manage keys.
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Microsoft Outlook 2010. PGP Desktop is now compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2010 64-bit. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
PGP NetShare
• PGP NetShare group keys. A single key that is shared by a group of users and is used to encrypt or decrypt PGP NetShare-protected files and folders. The single group key reduces the overhead associated with encrypting a file/folder to a large number of keys. Any member of the group associated with the key can access protected folders/files encrypted to that group key. Group membership for the group key is controlled by your PGP Universal Server administrator and is used with Active Directory. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
PGP Whole Disk Encryption
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User name and domain in PGP BootGuard. If you are using PGP Desktop in a PGP Universal Server-managed environment, your administrator can now require that you authenticate at PGP BootGuard with your user name and domain (on Windows systems) or user name (on Mac OS X systems). The PGP BootGuard screen displays fields for you to enter your user name, domain, and passphrase.
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Intel PROset. Improved compatibility with Intel PROset software and single sign-on with PGP Whole Disk Encryption. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
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Smart card readers. Added compatibility with Dell E6510/E6410 Broadcom smart card readers for pre-boot authentication. PGP Desktop for Windows only.
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