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Security news23 June 2004
Mac OS X 10.3 users benefit from centralised network updating with new version of Sophos Anti-Virus
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X delivers enterprise protection against Macintosh and PC viruses, as well as other threats
Users of Mac OS X 10.3, as well as Mac OS X 10.2, can now benefit from an enhanced version of Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X. The product provides network-wide protection against all known viruses.
Using the innovative Sophos Update Manager, part of Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X, administrators can configure centralised Mac anti-virus updates across their business. System administrators can also apply virus protection updates manually.
Anti-virus updates are deployed across the network automatically, so that all computers are kept up to date with the latest protection whether they are connected to a local area network or the internet.
In addition, Sophos Anti-Virus uses Mac OS X's own SMTP client to send virus alerts. If a computer is disconnected at the time the virus is detected the alert is automatically queued and delivered when the computer is reconnected to the network.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X creates a central installation resource that uses Macintosh X Server tools to roll out installation automatically to all networked computers, so that drives no longer need to be mounted manually.
On-demand scanning of files, folder and volumes, along with on-access scanning when files are opened, provide total protection against Macintosh and non-Macintosh viruses. A command-line virus scanner is also available for administrators who want to access the operating system via the Mac Terminal utility to perform an immediate scan.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.
