LUDWIGSBURG, Germany and
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Security software
vendor CenterTools has integrated Commtouch's® (NASDAQ: CTCH)
Command Antivirus® into its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution,
DriveLock, providing added protection to its offering, the two
companies announced today.
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DriveLock offers comprehensive endpoint security with advanced
network-wide control over the use of removable devices or
applications, encryption of removable media and protection of data
on hard drives. The integration of Commtouch Command Antivirus into
DriveLock makes it possible to block all access to external storage
devices and media when malicious software has been detected. This
provides superior protection in comparison to external antivirus
software as the DriveLock virus scanner can scan any external media
for malware before ever giving access to a user.
CenterTools selected Commtouch Command Antivirus after testing
several different antivirus solutions. Command Antivirus was
ultimately chosen because of its ease of implementation, rapid file
processing capability and reliability, as well as its need for
minimal resources. Command Antivirus also excels in its ability to
adapt to changing malware threats due to its multi-layer detection
methodology, which uses heuristics, behavior patterns and
signatures.
"We made a strategic decision to integrate advanced security
protection into DriveLock and Commtouch's security services are
just what we needed," stated Udo
Riedel, CEO and founder of CenterTools. "It was amazing to
see how easy it was to integrate Commtouch Command Antivirus into
our software. Our customers will benefit from its speed and
reliable malware detection."
Commtouch's security services are ideal for integrating as an
OEM into software solutions, such as DLP. Provided as small
footprint SDKs, the security services require minimal resources
from the host application, enabling integration into almost any
type of solution, from embedded devices and endpoint clients up to
large network-wide implementations. Multiple Commtouch security
services can also be implemented using a single consolidated SDK,
which not only eases integration and testing but reduces on-going
support costs.
"As Internet threats grow in sophistication, it is essential
that software solutions incorporate protection against multiple
types of malicious attacks," said Ofer
Tal, Commtouch's vice president international business
development and sales. "We are pleased CenterTools has selected
Commtouch's OEM security suite, which allows quick and easy
integration of one or more layers of security, without impacting
the host application's performance or functionality."
About CenterTools
CenterTools Software GmbH, is headquartered in
Ludwigsburg, Germany and maintains
additional offices in Munich,
Zurich, Cambridge, UK and Portland, OR. It specialized in sophisticated
software solutions that can be easily tailored to specific customer
needs, with a focus on IT security. Over 2,000 customers currently
use CenterTools solutions to protect over 600,000 endpoints.
DriveLock, a leading Data Loss Prevention solution, is the
company's flagship product. DriveLock offers comprehensive endpoint
security by giving companies advanced network-wide control of the
use of removable devices, encrypting removable media and protecting
data on hard drives with Full Disk Encryption. DriveLock also
includes an antivirus module and easy-to-implement application
control functionality.
About Commtouch
Commtouch® (NASDAQ: CTCH) safeguards the world's leading security
companies and service providers with cloud-based Internet security
services. A cloud-security pioneer, Commtouch's real-time threat
intelligence from its GlobalView™ Network powers Web filtering,
email security and antivirus solutions, protecting thousands of
organizations and hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
Information about Commtouch can be found at
http://www.commtouch.com or by writing to info@commtouch.com.
Recurrent Pattern Detection, RPD, Zero-Hour and GlobalView are
trademarks, and Commtouch, Authentium, Command Antivirus and
Command Anti-malware are registered trademarks, of Commtouch. U.S.
Patent No. 6,330,590 is owned by Commtouch. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
Commtouch Contact
Amy Kenigsberg
US: 1-913-440-4072
Int'l: +972-9-794-1681
amyk@commtouch.com
CenterTools Contact
Mike Prieskorn
mike.prieskorn@centertools.de
Phone: +49 (0) 7141 – 97 17 80
SOURCE Commtouch