Government agencies manage highly sensitive data — from citizen records to national infrastructure. They must comply with strict frameworks like NIST SP 800‑53. Traditional methods like full disk encryption often fall short, especially when systems are shared or already running. Once a system is unlocked, protection is lost. Agencies need a more scalable and granular encryption approach.
Randtronics DPM: Policy‑Driven and Scalable
Transparent, File‑Level Protection
Randtronics’ Data Privacy Manager (DPM) enables Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) at the file, folder, and database level using its easyCipher component. Agencies set the policy, and local agents apply encryption automatically — no code changes, no service disruption.
This allows easy deployment across various systems — laptops, servers, containers — with consistent enforcement and no need to embed encryption directly into apps.
Centralized Key Management
DPM’s easyKey module offers centralized control over key creation, rotation, and revocation. It works with both on-premises and cloud-based HSMs certified to FIPS 140‑3 and Common Criteria EAL 4+/5+.
Agencies benefit from audit logs, strict separation of duties, and automated key rotation — solving one of the most common pain points in encryption programs: weak key management.
Layered Protection: At Rest, In Transit, and In Use
Data at Rest
Files and databases are encrypted with DPM easyCipher. Data stays scrambled unless accessed by an authorized process. Policy-based rules ensure that users and apps can only decrypt the data they’re permitted to.
Data in Transit
DPM easy2Go ensures files shared via email, FTP, or cloud remain encrypted end-to-end. Only the intended recipient with the proper key can access them — ideal for agencies exchanging data across departments or with vendors.
Data in Use
DPM easyData provides field- or column-level encryption, masking, or tokenization. This means teams can analyze sensitive data like PII or ID numbers without ever exposing full plaintext.
Scalability and Compliance in Practice
Randtronics DPM is built for government-scale operations with:
- No-code deployment: Works with Windows and Linux without affecting system performance or requiring app changes.
- Policy-based controls: Admins define access rules tied to Active Directory roles. Logs track all file access for audits.
- High performance: Optimized cryptography and format-preserving tokenization ensure low latency.
- Compliance-ready: Built-in reports help agencies meet NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS standards.
Secure Key Governance
Encryption strength depends on how keys are handled. DPM’s approach includes:
- Central control: Create, rotate, and revoke keys in one place to reduce errors.
- Separation of duties: Admins and key managers operate independently to lower insider risk.
- Hardware integration: Optional use of FIPS 140‑3 Level 3/4 HSMs ensures keys stay protected.
- Full audit trail: Every key request and action is logged for compliance and investigation.
Real‑World Implementation and ROI
Government agencies using Randtronics report:
- Fast deployment: Encryption can be up and running in under 48 hours.
- Unified platform: One system handles encryption, masking, and key management, reducing complexity.
- Reduced breach impact: Encrypted data remains useless to attackers, helping avoid penalties and preserve public trust.
Randtronics DPM is designed for agencies that need scalable encryption with strong policy enforcement and easy integration.
Conclusion
Government agencies face growing cybersecurity threats, strict compliance needs, and evolving IT infrastructure. Randtronics DPM with easyCipher, easyKey, easyData, and easy2Go, offers a complete solution.
It supports compliance with standards like NIST SP 800‑53, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS while building a long-term foundation for secure data management.
Ready to take the next step? Visit Randtronics to schedule a demo, request a whitepaper, or learn how DPM can protect your agency’s most critical data.