Security news
Security news25 March 1999
Integrated Mac and PC a/v software delivers consistent approach to corporate protection
Sophos - the first anti-virus vendor to provide simultaneous, cross-platform on-access scanning and software updates
IT managers operating in a cross-platform environment now have access to an integrated anti-virus Macintosh and PC solution.
The latest enhancement to Sophos Anti-Virus (SAV) is the SWEEP virus detection engine for Macintosh. This provides GUI-based, on-demand scanning of the local machine and any networked machine visible to the Mac. Sophos's InterCheck virus scanning technology also delivers real-time, on-access virus protection to Mac users, as files are scanned locally when accessed.
'It is increasingly common to find cross-platform environments sharing applications like MS-Office, which are the main source for macro viruses', said Paul Ducklin, head of research at Sophos. 'It is vital that Macs are covered by exactly the same stringent security policies as other workstations. You can only really guarantee this with a product that is truly integrated across the enterprise.'
'While most products take technical integration as given, less attention is spent on design. SAV provides a consistent interface, which makes life easier for both users and IT managers', added Ducklin.
SAV for Macintosh detects and disinfects Microsoft Office macro viruses. The software is updated twelve times per year, and users can download evaluation software from Sophos's website.
About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized 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.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
