Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Sophos proactively protects Mac OS X Leopard

Johannesburg, 30 October 2007 ] - IT security and control firm Sophos has announced that its Endpoint Security and Control product suite has been extended to include support for the latest version of the Apple Macintosh operating system, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), that was launched on Friday, 26 October 2007.

Endpoint Security and Control protects all Mac operating systems running OS X and above, as well as Windows and Linux computers, from a single console, allowing for automated cross-platform management.

"Sophos Endpoint Security and Control's anti-virus component detects and disinfects viruses, spyware, Trojans, and worms, at every potential point of infection, ensuring full network protection on Intel-based and power PC-based Macintosh servers, desktops and laptops," says Brett Myroff, CEO of master Sophos distributor, Netxactics.

"Furthermore, integrated cross-platform virus detection means Windows viruses can be deleted and cleaned on a Mac OS X computer."

Unique Behavioural Genotype Protection automatically guards against unknown threats by analysing behaviour before code executes, delivering the benefits of a Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS).

"While still not being heavily targeted by viruses and the like, more and companies are using Macs within their network," says Myroff. "The new Mac OS gives users far more control, thereby introducing potential for more attacks. The Sophos offering protects users who upgrade to Mac OS X Leopard, whether they are connected to the network or working from home."

•  Sophos

Sophos provides solutions that enable enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control and endpoint solutions simplify security to provide an integrated defence against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications and policy abuse. Sophos complements these solutions with innovative e-mail and Web security products that filter traffic for security threats, spam and policy infringements.

With over 20 years of experience, Sophos's reliably engineered security solutions and services protect more than 100 million users in over 140 countries. Recognised for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.

Netxactics

Netxactics is a South African-based company, focused on the provision of security solutions. It is the master distributor for UK-based Sophos, one of the leaders in the provision of anti-virus and anti-spam software for the corporate environment. For more information, visit Netxactics at www.netxactics.co.za.

 


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