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Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0 for Windows Mobile released
April 06, 2007 [General] | By Edward J. R.

Do you remember, that when last time you purchased a laptop a Symantec anti-virus software was pre-installed there in trial version and Symantec used nothing less than extortion to convince you to buy this software to use it beyond trial period? If that wasn't annoying enough, Symantec invents non-existing threats to boost their sales and releases antivirus software for your Windows Mobile phones... not that you really need it but if you would like to provide additional proof to your boss that your Windows Mobile phone is not endangering security of your company, such software may come in handy...

Information from Symantec follows.

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Symantec To Provide PC-Level Security and Data Protection for Windows Mobile Devices

Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0 Will Combine Security and Loss Mitigation Technologies to Protect Sensitive Data and Improve Company Compliance

Symantec Corp. announced it will offer Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0, a solution designed to provide customers with the same security and data protection capabilities on their Windows Mobile smartphones and PDAs as what has become standard for laptops and other computing devices. Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0 will include antivirus, firewall, anti-SMS spam, and data encryption technologies that are easy to deploy, manage and maintain. This kind of layered security can not only mitigate the unique security risks of mobile devices, but can also enable companies to more easily and cost-effectively comply with internal security policies and external regulations.

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Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0 will provide several integrated security technologies for mobile devices, including:

  • Antivirus – Immediately detects mobile threats and prevents users from accessing an infected file. Administrators can schedule regular virus scans and updates via Symantec LiveUpdate;
  • Firewall – Controls both inbound and outbound network traffic on the mobile device;
  • Anti-SMS Spam – Automatically filters and deletes spam messages, or places them in a separate spam folder;
  • Loss mitigation technologies – Encrypts data on the device and memory cards in case it is lost or stolen. A file activity log helps administrators determine if confidential files have been accessed, and a data wipe tool erases all data after a maximum number of consecutive failed login attempts.
  • Phone Feature Control – Allows administrators to enable and disable certain device features, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and device synching. This limits security vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors by only providing access to those features required for business;
  • Symantec Mobile VPN – This optional add-on enables enterprise customers to connect to corporate networks through secure IPSec VPN tunnels in order to protect sensitive data and interactions;
  • Network Access Control – When used with the Symantec Mobile VPN, this technology enables IT administrators to ensure only secure, policy-compliant devices can access the corporate network;
  • Tamper Protection – Verifies that the device’s image and security applications have not been tampered with or altered prior to allowing network access;
  • Enterprise Management – Provides a management console for IT administrators with customizable security policies and reporting.
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