SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc.
(NYSE: MFE) today announced its efforts to extend its security products to
Intel-based laptops and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). McAfee(R) will
provide integrated data encryption for laptops and integrated mobile
content security for MIDs -- based on the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z5XX
series and Moblin-based software. Additionally, McAfee announced plans to
integrate McAfee's security encryption with Intel's Anti-Theft Technology
and Active Management Technology to protect the data on a laptop in the
event that it is stolen and an unauthorized user tries to access it.
Securing Mobile Internet Devices
Mobile Internet Devices are becoming popular in the industry as they
enable the rich PC Internet experience in pocketable devices while running
light weight operating systems such as Moblin Linux. Service providers see
Moblin-based MIDs as a new way to deliver content and services to
subscribers.
As MIDs rely on the open Internet to bring applications and services to
people, they will be susceptible to similar security challenges as the PC.
McAfee's security solutions will help protect service providers and their
subscribers from external threats.
"In today's highly connected world, Intel takes mobile device security
very seriously," said Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs
in Intel Corporation's Ultra Mobility Group. "Intel's low power
technologies, in combination with McAfee's experience in security
solutions, should enable a more robust and secure solution for our
customers."
Protecting Data at Rest
High profile data breaches continue to make headlines, impacting
corporate reputation and the bottom line. Data loss prevention solutions
monitor, document, and prevent sensitive information from leaving an
organization. Data encryption protects an organization if a laptop is lost
or stolen. McAfee's suite of mobile data protection solutions protects
data, devices and networks against the risks associated with loss, theft,
and unauthorized access, anytime and anywhere. McAfee's centralized
management capabilities provide organizations with operational efficiency
and ensure low total cost of ownership.
This latest security initiative will place McAfee data encryption on
the Intel VPro hardware leveraging Intel's Anti-Theft Technology to disable
laptops booted without authorization. If a laptop is lost or stolen the
device will automatically shut down when the unauthorized user tries to
access the data.
"McAfee provides enterprise-class, powerful encryption and strong
access control technologies that seamlessly integrate with existing
systems," said Gerhard Watzinger, senior vice president and general manager
of McAfee's Data Protection Business Unit. "By teaming with Intel to
provide encryption for laptops we are extending protection to customers
anywhere anytime."
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's
largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and
proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the
world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its
unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers
home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling
them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions,
identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their
security. http://www.mcafee.com.
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in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is
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2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CONTACT:
Sal Viveros of McAfee Inc., +1-408-346-3696,
sal_viveros@mcafee.com; or Ian Bain of Red Consultancy,
+1-415-618-8806, ian.bain@redconsultancy.com, for McAfee, Inc.
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