McAfee, Inc. Announces Support for Intel-Based Laptops and Mobile Internet Devices

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 20 /EMWNews/ -- McAfee, Inc.

(NYSE: MFE) today announced its efforts to extend its security products to

Intel-based laptops and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). McAfee(R) will

provide integrated data encryption for laptops and integrated mobile

content security for MIDs -- based on the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z5XX

series and Moblin-based software. Additionally, McAfee announced plans to

integrate McAfee's security encryption with Intel's Anti-Theft Technology

and Active Management Technology to protect the data on a laptop in the

event that it is stolen and an unauthorized user tries to access it.



    Securing Mobile Internet Devices



    Mobile Internet Devices are becoming popular in the industry as they

enable the rich PC Internet experience in pocketable devices while running

light weight operating systems such as Moblin Linux. Service providers see

Moblin-based MIDs as a new way to deliver content and services to

subscribers.



    As MIDs rely on the open Internet to bring applications and services to

people, they will be susceptible to similar security challenges as the PC.

McAfee's security solutions will help protect service providers and their

subscribers from external threats.



    "In today's highly connected world, Intel takes mobile device security

very seriously," said Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs

in Intel Corporation's Ultra Mobility Group. "Intel's low power

technologies, in combination with McAfee's experience in security

solutions, should enable a more robust and secure solution for our

customers."



    Protecting Data at Rest



    High profile data breaches continue to make headlines, impacting

corporate reputation and the bottom line. Data loss prevention solutions

monitor, document, and prevent sensitive information from leaving an

organization. Data encryption protects an organization if a laptop is lost

or stolen. McAfee's suite of mobile data protection solutions protects

data, devices and networks against the risks associated with loss, theft,

and unauthorized access, anytime and anywhere. McAfee's centralized

management capabilities provide organizations with operational efficiency

and ensure low total cost of ownership.



    This latest security initiative will place McAfee data encryption on

the Intel VPro hardware leveraging Intel's Anti-Theft Technology to disable

laptops booted without authorization. If a laptop is lost or stolen the

device will automatically shut down when the unauthorized user tries to

access the data.



    "McAfee provides enterprise-class, powerful encryption and strong

access control technologies that seamlessly integrate with existing

systems," said Gerhard Watzinger, senior vice president and general manager

of McAfee's Data Protection Business Unit. "By teaming with Intel to

provide encryption for laptops we are extending protection to customers

anywhere anytime."

    About McAfee, Inc.



    McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's

largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and

proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the

world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its

unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers

home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling

them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions,

identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their

security. http://www.mcafee.com.



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