SecureData, a member of the JSE-listed ERP.com Group, and the southern African distributor for Trend Micro security software, today announced Trend Micro Mobile Security (TMMS) version 2.0, providing enhanced anti-virus and SMS anti-spam protection for data-centric wireless mobile devices such as Smartphones.
Trend Micro Mobile Security 2.0 features increased device support with the addition of Symbian OS v7.0 with the Series 60 Platform (example: Nokia 6600, 7610). Pattern files can be transmitted 'over the air' using the same method as mobile phone provider software upgrades, enabling rapid updates as new threats emerge.
Management and provisioning is available through the Trend Micro Mobile Security Mobile Management Console, permitting mobile operators and enterprises to remotely equip, update and control the protection on client devices.
Just as analysts recognise the risk to data-centric devices, so too do the handset providers and manufacturers. Claro, the largest Brazilian handset provider, recently moved to provide Trend Micro Mobile Security to its customers as an added-value service.
"Claro is committed to providing our 11.1 million subscribers with the best possible service in a secure environment," commented Marco Quatorze, Marketing Director for Claro. "With the growing usage of Smartphones, Claro needs to be proactive in augmenting customer security. Choosing to use some of the leading technology from Trend Micro provides our customers with a clear advantage. Claro customers can remain ahead of the game as the risk of malware threats increases. We are looking forward to the release of Trend Micro Mobile Security 2.0 that will augment the existing 1.0 functionality and provide Claro with the opportunity to increase average revenue per subscriber (ARPU)".
Industry experts have predicted that mobile threats will continue to increase. Already in 2005 a number of new mobile malware has been identified, including the VLASCO family; which uses Bluetooth to propagate, and COMWAR, which uses Bluetooth or MMS to propagate.
"Mobile phones and wireless handhelds are tremendous productivity boosters, but these small devices are mini-computers that inherit virus risks similar to other computers. As the network perimeter expands to encompass Smartphones, organisations need to consider security for such devices. Trend Micro Mobile Security protects popular devices from the major handset manufacturers," added Todd Thiemann, director, device security marketing, Trend Micro.
Compatibility
Trend Micro Mobile Security 2.0 supports the following operating systems and device types:
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE for Smartphone (example: Motorola MPx200, MPx220)
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE for PocketPC
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE for PocketPC Phone Edition
* Symbian OS v7.0 with Series 60 Platform (example: Nokia 6600, 7610)
* Symbian OS v7.0 with UIQ 2.0/2.1 User Interface (example: Sony Ericsson P800, P900, P910)
For further information, please contact Dean Brazier at telephone +27 11 257 8600; fax +27 11 257 8699; e-mail deanb@securedata.co.za.
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SecureData
SecureData, an ERP.com company, is Africa's premier IT security solution provider. SecureData's solutions incorporate anti-virus and content security, network security, intrusion prevention software and network asset management. SecureData's comprehensive "Managed Security Services" include design, audit, implementation, vulnerability assessment, outsourcing and hosting.
SecureData distributes, sells and supports category leading IT security products to the public, corporate and SME sectors throughout Africa as well as products and services to the SOHO and consumer markets through partnerships with ISPs. As well as being the sole distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa for and Trend Micro, SecureData is the African distributor for US-based TippingPoint Technologies and the southern African distributor for US-based Application Security, BorderWare, eEye, RSA Security, Rocket Software, St Bernard and Websense; and UK-based Centennial. For more information, visit SecureData at www.securedata.co.za.
ERP.com
ERP.com is a JSE-listed company focused on the implementation, integration and management of enterprise applications in an e-business environment. For more information, visit ERP.com at www.erpcom.co.za.
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