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TMCNet:  Sophos Provides Malware Scanning Engine for Optenet

[May 31, 2010]

Sophos Provides Malware Scanning Engine for Optenet

May 31, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- IT security and data protection firm Sophos announced that it has partnered with Optenet, a global supplier enabling SaaS offerings and delivering "on-premise" security solutions, to provide proactive malware protection for Optenet's web and email security solutions customers.


Sophos said its high-speed malware detection technology is now fully integrated across Optenet's web and email security solutions - Optenet WebSecure, Optenet MailSecure, and Optenet NetSecure. A single scan from the Sophos engine protects against viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and adware.

"The web has become the biggest breeding ground for malware - every few seconds, legitimate websites are being compromised by cybercriminals looking to host their wares," said Francisco Martin Abreu, President and CEO at Optenet. "The internet is an essential means for businesses to research, gather, and promote information via blogs and social networking sites, so it's imperative that end users are protected at all times. The integration of Sophos's proactive malware scanning capabilities with Optenet's web security offerings provides our existing and future customers the highest level of protection without impeding their end users' browsing experience and productivity." "From the early stages of discussions, it was evident to both Sophos and Optenet that there was great potential to integrate our technologies," said Michael Rogers, Vice President of Global Alliance and OEM at Sophos. "Optenet has extensive experience and knowledge working with ISPs and telecom operators and Sophos has long developed proactive security solutions built specifically for the enterprise. Merging Optenet's security capabilities with our unique malware protection was a natural fit." Optenet is a global IT security company providing security to service providers and enterprises worldwide.

Sophos offers encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers.

Optenet: optenet.com Sophos: sophos.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))

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