Symantec and Intel Collaborate to Change Security Computing
Model
Isolating Endpoint
Security from Main Operating System Increases Enterprise IT Confidence
CUPERTINO, Calif.
April 24, 2006 Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced it is working with
Intel Corp. to build security solutions for the new Intel vPro technology that
will allow IT managers to effectively manage security threats outside the main
PC operating system (OS). In this isolated virtual environment embedded within
Intel vPro technology, Symantec's security solutions will be more tamper
resistant and always on, monitoring and protecting the desktop.
In the emerging threat landscape, enterprises face security attacks that are
increasing in complexity, frequency, and malicious intent. Additionally, the
window of time between vulnerability disclosure and exploit is shrinking while
the severity of vulnerabilities is increasing. To make the situation even more
challenging, a new type of modular malicious code is increasingly used to take
advantage of vulnerabilities in the operating system and desktop applications
to disable security software on user systems. The end result is that enterprises
are left more vulnerable when only traditional security protections in the primary
OS are installed on the machine.
"By isolating the computer's
protection in a virtual environment outside the main operating system, enterprises
will have confidence that the security itself has not been compromised, that
it is always on, and that they can trust the result that it gives," said Jeremy
Burton, senior vice president of enterprise security and data management, Symantec.
"We believe this new approach will improve security and reduce the overall cost
of administration."
Symantec's solutions
for the Intel vPro technology will offer enterprises several key benefits by
taking advantage of the new virtualization capabilities built into PCs with
Intel vPro technology. These capabilities will allow Symantec to build a tamper-resistant
virtual security solution. The security functionality will operate in a secure
environment separate from the user OS, where it will be unaffected by issues
with the user OS. In the event malware is successful in infecting a desktop
environment, the Symantec virtual security solution will contain the threat
on that particular desktop, isolating it from other network resources. Since
this new solution is built specifically for security and is separate from the
primary OS, it offers IT departments a separate, stable environment from which
to protect the desktop from attacks.
"Intel and Symantec are
committed to providing customers with the strongest and most manageable client
security available to small, medium and large businesses, said Robert Crooke,
vice president and general manager of Intel's Business Client Group. "The
combination of Intel vPro technology and Symantec's virtual security solution
will provide a new level of control over malicious attacks, simplify management,
and increase confidence in endpoint security."
Symantec and Intel vPro
collaboration will focus on providing unprecedented next generation security
solutions during the coming years. Together, the two companies will aim to provide
robust security solutions in a way that is cost effective for IT administrators,
yet gives them an appropriate level of control and helps ensure system and regulatory
compliance on desktop PCs.
About Symantec
Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and
enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information.
Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40
countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com.
Source: Symantec
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