Award-Winning Solution Provides Unsurpassed Manageability for Protecting
eBusiness from Viruses, Trojans and Other Malicious Code
SAN FRANCISCO, April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Conference -- Computer
Associates International, Inc. (CA), today announced the general availability
of InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows, the next generation of its award-winning
solution, providing real-time, enterprise-wide protection against today's most
prevalent security threat -- viruses.
Based on patent-pending technology, InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows empowers
eBusinesses to effectively defend critical resources from the damaging and
costly effects of virus infections. By supporting CA's multiple,
heuristics-based scanning technologies, InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows enables
comprehensive virus detection across an entire organization. The unsurpassed
manageability and deployment of InoculateIT with its new multi-tiered
architecture, eases the administration of any sized implementation -- from
global enterprises to personal desktops. An innovative, low-overhead
discovery feature enables security managers to view configurations and
distribute virus "signature" settings without placing undue strain on network
resources.
"eBusinesses are facing a major challenge as they attempt to enforce
security policies and prevent the spread of virus infections in an environment
where new threats are continually emerging," said Ian Hameroff, business
manager, antivirus solutions, CA. "InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows is uniquely
capable of helping customers meet this challenge."
The security management features of InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows reduce
risk to eBusiness without compromising levels of service. New policy
enforcement mechanisms avert dangerous gaps in virus protection by preventing
the disabling or altering of critical antivirus settings. With centralized
event logging and alerting, IT staffs are immediately notified of virus
incidents, allowing them to take immediate action before problems proliferate
across the enterprise or to valued customers and business partners.
"With our complex computing infrastructure, keeping all of our desktops
and servers safe from destructive 'malware' could require a tremendous amount
of cumbersome maintenance," said Daniel Smith, IT Director, The Salvation Army
-- Portland ME. "With CA's InoculateIT, we have been able to implement
effective antivirus clients rapidly and with minimal effort, so we can
maximize our protection without diverting valuable staff from other critical
technology management tasks."
InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows is part of CA's acclaimed eTrust Internet
Defense solutions and is sold exclusively through channel reseller partners.
Separately priced Workgroup and Advanced Editions are available for small- to
large-sized organizations.
"Our customers need antivirus solutions that are easy to deploy, manage,
and update," said Joe Kramer, vice president of marketing, CDW, a direct
solutions provider headquartered in Vernon Hills, Il. "InoculateIT fulfills
these requirements superbly."
CA also plans to integrate InoculateIT 6.0 with third-party technologies
and platforms, such as EMC's Celerra File Server network attach storage
solutions, creating an end-to-end defense against malicious code.
Additional InoculateIT 6.0 for Windows enhancements include:
* Real-time detection with automatic cure that provides continual virus
protection with special cleaning procedures included in signature
updates -- thus eliminating the need for manual removal steps or
specialized utilities
* Incremental signature updates and zero downtime distribution to ensure
that systems are always protected
* Digitally signed binaries that maximize the integrity of InoculateIT
provided protection, and which automatically check runtime modules for
tampering or spoofing before they are loaded into memory
* An LDAP-enabled data repository for complete access and integration with
existing technologies
InoculateIT is widely recognized for providing leading protection against
major Internet security attacks. PCWORLD.COM and Network Computing Magazine
have recognized it for providing unparalleled protection against the recent
and massively damaging "ILOVEYOU" virus. InoculateIT has also received Virus
Bulletin's "VB100%" and the International Computer Security Association (ICSA)
certification for detecting 100% of "in-the-wild" viruses, ensuring a network
is protected against potentially damaging and costly virus incidents.
About Computer Associates
Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA) delivers The Software
That Manages eBusiness. CA's world-class solutions address all aspects of
eBusiness process management, information management, and infrastructure
management in six focus areas: enterprise management, security, storage,
eBusiness transformation and integration, portal and knowledge management, and
predictive analysis and visualization. Founded in 1976, CA serves
organizations in more than 100 countries, including 99 percent of the Fortune
500 companies. For more information, please visit http://ca.com .
2001 Computer Associates International, Inc. One Computer Associates
Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and
logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
SOURCE Computer Associates International, Inc.
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