Thursday, 2 June 2005

SecureSynergy Launches Managed VirusScan Service

SecureSynergy has unveiled its next generation Managed Security Service to provide small businesses & large enterprises with the latest malicious code management security technology that automatically protects desktops and servers against security threats. This service includes Web-based administration and reporting, advanced spyware detection and Intrusion Prevention. The Web-based nature of the latest offering reduces the partner's cost of sale, & also reduces the customer hassle of managing the anti virus.

Managed VirusScan is an ideal solution for businesses with limited IT expertise or do not have sufficient personnel necessary to implement and manage anti-virus solutions. The Managed VirusScan Service is built around McAfee technology and delivered from SecureSynergy’s Level 3 Datacenter.

"Offering the Managed Security Service enables our clients and channels to fully manage the IT infrastructure by reviewing detailed reports that identify virus attacks, vulnerable machines and other security threats. By providing this value-based service offering, we are able to service customers more effectively", said Anil Menon, CEO, SecureSynergy

"Our Managed Security Service offering is an added proof that we are committed to improving partner profitability. As promised, SecureSynergy continues to deliver offerings and services that will empower our channel partners", adds Anil Menon.

McAfee Managed VirusScan can offer current and new customers outsourced management of their security solutions; therefore alleviating the customer burden and cost of updating and maintaining their anti-virus definitions. Additionally, the offering allows for central management for substantially larger numbers of customers, significantly improving scalability. Through the Managed Security Services, SecureSynergy partners have the ability to, expand customer offerings and remotely manage a greater number of customers simultaneously, using the advanced McAfee technology.

McAfee Managed VirusScan

McAfee Managed VirusScan is automatic virus protection for desktops and Windows file servers. As part of the McAfee managed services portfolio, new automated feature functionalities include, but are not limited to:

§ Web-based policy configuration provides added flexibility to manage multiple customers; schedule on-demand scans, and set exclusions and manage groups.

§ On-access spyware detection scans and blocks the top 200 potentially unwanted programs before execution on desktops and servers.

§ An outbreak response technology provides automatic virus updates through the client within one hour of an emergency DAT posting.

§ Malware protection blocks buffer overflow exploits, offers script scanning and e-mail scanning within Microsoft Outlook.

§ An enhanced user-interface for the Web-based reports improves ease of use and navigation.