McAfee, leading dedicated security technology company, has today announced it has developed a mobile security platform, McAfee Mobile Security, which has been architected, designed and implemented specifically for the mobile ecosystem including operators, manufacturers, enterprises, and consumers. McAfee Mobile Security provides the technology to deploy embedded and after-market mobile security solutions that will encompass anti-virus, firewall, content filtering, anti-spam and anti-spyware capabilities. McAfee’s flagship product is McAfee VirusScan Mobile.
“McAfee is already the clear leader in security solutions for mobile devices protecting more than 17 million end-users with solutions that are compatible with more than 100 handset models,” said Victor Kouznetsov, senior vice president, McAfee Mobile Security. “In addition to years of experience deploying mobile solutions, McAfee also offers the most comprehensive partnership opportunities in the market with embedded and aftermarket solutions in a variety of ways to accommodate operators and manufacturers’ different market needs. We have also established technology leadership with solutions that have been designed and architected specifically for mobile handset terminals so they offer superior efficiency and flexibility versus products adapted from PC technologies.”
With the launch of VirusScan Mobile, McAfee is the first global security company to build an integrated end-to-end solution for real-time protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and other technology abuses to provide a safe and secure mobile experience. McAfee VirusScan Mobile is also the only product designed from the ground up for mobile protection. It protects mobile devices against threats that originate from e-mail, instant messaging and Internet downloads, and protects multiple entry points including SMS, MMS and Bluetooth. Up-to-date protection is delivered as soon as threats are identified. Installation is fast and easy. It is available immediately for Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone, Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone, Symbian Series 60, and Symbian UIQ.