Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 to protect companies as they introduce new technologies

Abingdon, UK, 6 October 2011 – Over two thirds (71 per cent) of IT managers in the UK are concerned that the adoption of new technologies such as mobile computing, cloud computing or the virtualisation of desktops and servers increases the risk of a damaging data breach or malware infection, according to research findings released today. The research was undertaken by YouGov for Kaspersky Lab, Europe’s largest anti-malware company.*




Andrew Lintell

To help companies prepare for these threats, Kaspersky Lab today announced the availability of its new business security solution, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Security Center, designed to protect companies as they introduce the latest technologies into their business operations.

Interestingly, although 71 per cent of respondents are concerned about the security threats of new technology, 72 per cent claimed that this has not made their business reluctant to embrace new technology for fear of leaving the organisation exposed to cybercrime. Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of the IT leaders surveyed was reluctant to introduce the latest technology for this reason.

“New technologies have the power to transform business operations,” said Andrew Lintell, Corporate Sales Director, UK and Eire, Kaspersky Lab. “They can make businesses more productive, efficient, agile and responsive and ultimately underpin long-term business success and even survival in these economically challenging times. So it is extremely worrying to see that many IT managers are not making the threat of cybercrime a top priority.”

Business leaders and their IT departments want to fully protect and control their rapidly changing IT environments, reduce risk, enhance flexibility and improve overall business productivity and agility. They need an intelligent security solution that is as agile and responsive as the operations it protects. Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows delivers all this and more.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows helps companies to easily and effectively tackle their IT security challenges and ‘be ready for what’s next’. It uses intelligent methods to ensure that protection for new technologies is sophisticated, flexible and responsive, leaving companies free to focus on their business operations.

“We are delighted to be bringing Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows to market,” added John S. Malatesta, Vice President of B2B Field Marketing at Kaspersky Lab. “Those of us in customer-facing roles have worked closely with Kaspersky Lab’s technical experts to ensure that the needs of business were the dominant driver in the creation of this amazing product. We are proud to be supporting its launch with a world -wide campaign to raise awareness of the importance of being ready for what’s next.”

Key features of Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows include an enhanced anti-virus engine, a system watcher that can undo the damage caused by malicious programs, integration with Kaspersky Lab’s unique cloud-based threat intelligence database - the Kaspersky Security Network, advanced application control, web filtering, device control and intelligent personal firewall and intrusion detection systems.

These best-of-breed anti-malware features are matched by comprehensive manageability. Kaspersky Security Center is a management console that enables IT departments to easily deploy and manage the security of their IT systems as well all endpoints connected to it. It is fully scalable and supports virtualisation technologies.

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All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov plc.  Total sample size was 154 middle managers and above with IT decision making roles in organisations  Fieldwork was undertaken between 29th September- 3rd October 2011.  The survey was carried out online.

*Corporate IT Security Risks: Attitudes and Approaches to IT Security, 2011, Kaspersky Lab and B2B International