SecureData announces PC-cillin 2002

SecureData, an ERP.com company and the exclusive sub-Saharan distributor of Trend Micro (Nasdaq: TMIC; TSE: 4704), a worldwide leader in network anti-virus and Internet content security solutions, is pleased to announce PC-cillin 2002, which protects personal computers from the new generation of viruses and malicious code.

PC-cillin 2002 includes an integrated personal firewall and wireless device protection, as well as Trojan detection, cleaning capabilities and advanced heuristics. Designed for both home and small office use, PC-cillin 2002 is an easy-to-use, comprehensive anti-virus solution that secures common attack and infection points including floppy disks, the Internet, e-mail and PDAs.

Wayne Biehn, SecureData Sales Director, says: "Virus protection alone is no longer enough. More and more small office home office users are connecting to the broadband throughout SA and therefore require a personal firewall to protect themselves from hostile attacks and information theft. On top of this, hand held devices are susceptible to potential malicious code attacks, thus becoming evident that Trend Micro's all-in-one approach represents a major step forward."

PC-cillin 2002 brings Trend Micro's enterprise-class anti-virus technology to home users in an easy-to-use and affordable solution. PC-cillin 2002 is designed to block all types of viruses, including newer threats that can be passed through Web sites, e-mail, network servers, CD-ROMs or floppy disks and open doors to private or confidential information.

The product also offers security to prevent access to offensive Web sites and provides home users with a reliable and manageable anti-virus solution. PC-cillin 2002 is compatible with all Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

With the advent of DSL and cable technologies, computers can come under attack at any time, because of "always on" Internet connections. The integrated personal firewall in PC-cillin 2002 is designed to effectively secure the personal computer from hostile attacks and information theft, protecting the integrity of consumers' data and safeguarding their computers from hidden threats. This means that whether home users are accessing the Internet with cable modem, DSL or dial-up, they can be protected from hackers.

Many home users also use a wireless device in conjunction with their home computers. Handheld devices are susceptible to viruses and other malicious threats whenever users receive e-mail, browse the Web, or receive information via beaming or synching. In addition to providing protection during synching and device-resident protection, PC-cillin 2002 includes a real-time anti-virus solution for Palm OS, Pocket PC, and EPOC handheld devices, automatically scanning every application before it is executed or launched.