PDWatch by itWatch GmbH is an endpoint encryption solution designed to protect sensitive data during transport and storage. It enforces content-based encryption of data in transit according to security policy criteria, such as user, file type, included patterns, source media, or characteristics of the target media. PDWatch integrates encryption within the operating system functions, allowing users to handle sensitive data without additional effort. The solution supports coexistence of encrypted and unencrypted data on the same media and provides a local safe to protect sensitive data on a PC's hard disk from unauthorized access. It offers rule-based file encryption for data exported to mobile media, tablets, or cloud storage. PDWatch is part of the itWatch Enterprise Security Suite, which provides endpoint security and data loss prevention for businesses.