Kaspersky Security Center 9.0 helps companies take charge of mobile technology

Abingdon, UK, 6 October 2011 – Over a third (38 per cent) of IT managers in the UK doubt they can centrally control all the smartphones, tablet computers, laptops and desktops within the business, 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 address this challenge, Kaspersky Lab today announced the availability of its new business security solution, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Security Center, designed to provide centrally controlled protection for organisations as they introduce the latest technologies into their business operations.

The findings reveal a worrying lack of confidence and control in IT departments across the UK when it comes to desktop and mobile IT devices. A third of respondents feel that they do not have enough visibility of what devices are being used for and the applications being downloaded onto them by end users.  This could be exposing the business to serious security risks and make company IT networks vulnerable to data breaches and malware infection.

“Mobile and desktop computing devices are essential for today’s flexible and agile businesses,” said Andrew Lintell, Corporate Sales Director, UK and Eire, Kaspersky Lab. “But our study shows that the growing number and range of devices in use, accompanied by a lack of central management, could be leaving companies very exposed.”

Businesses may not be fully aware of the nature or extent of external threats. A global research study published in September by Kaspersky Lab* found that awareness of risk is variable, with a third of those surveyed believing that IT security issues are due to unforeseeable events; and less than a third (30 per cent) feeling that their business would be a specific target for cyber-attack.

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