SafeBoot has announced a Windows Mobile 5 compatible version of their product for on-the-fly and transparent encryption on WM devices.  

There are not that many choices in this area for WM5 devices, and this one looks like it has a strong set of features. It looks like it may be a good option for corporates rolling out WM5 devices and needing strong security on them.

Here’s some of the features listed (in addition to AES 256 encryption):

• Fully transparent encryption file and folder encryption
• Encryption of Standard Application Databases – Contacts, Calendar, Speed Dial, Appointments, Tasks, etc.
• Encryption of Outlook E-mails stored on the device.
• External / Removable Media Encryption
• Comprehensive  Password Controls
• Phone Controls
• Calls can be received when a user is not logged on
• SafeBoot can prevent outgoing calls when user is not logged on
• Administrator’s can define a list of numbers which can be dialled when a user is not logged on

I didn’t see pricing info, but this feels like it is a very corporate-level product, and may have pricing to match. Would like to try this out soon.

Spotted this via a mention at Jason Langridge’s Mr. Mobile site.

For more info and the full SafeBoot press release, go see:

SafeBoot for Windows Mobile 5 Devices Info