What is SphereShield?
SphereShield is a security solution designed to address ethical regulations, compliance, security, and data protection issues for Skype for Business (now Microsoft Teams). According to the vendor, this software is suitable for companies of all sizes. It is used by professionals and industries such as financial services, healthcare, legal services, government agencies, and professional services to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Key Features
Ethical Wall: According to the vendor, SphereShield allows organizations to establish granular ethical firewall policies to prevent conflicts of interest and the inappropriate release of sensitive corporate information during Skype for Business federation.
Real-time DLP (Data Loss Prevention): The vendor claims that SphereShield enables organizations to set specific rules to monitor and block messages containing personal or sensitive data, preventing unauthorized sharing of information through Skype for Business.
Archive & eDiscovery: According to the vendor, SphereShield provides advanced archiving options for Skype for Business data, allowing organizations to quickly search and retrieve archived conversations based on various parameters. This feature covers both instant messaging and file metadata, supporting compliance with litigation requirements and GDPR regulations.
Recording AI Compliance Analysis: SphereShield allows organizations to store and analyze audio and video meetings for compliance needs, capturing meeting video and audio transcripts and performing Video OCR for enhanced monitoring and analysis capabilities, according to the vendor.
Channel Management: According to the vendor, SphereShield enables organizations to control and manage communication channels within Skype for Business by defining policies and permissions. This feature ensures confidentiality, information flow control, and prevents unauthorized access to sensitive discussions.
