Fiberlink Partners with Webroot to Protect Mobile Workers from Spyware Threats11 May 2005
Fiberlink Communications Corp. and Webroot Software jointly announced plans to roll out the industry's first combination of anti-spyware and mobile access software delivered as a service to mobile workers. The joint effort combines Spy Sweeper(TM), Webroot's award-winning anti-spyware solution, with Fiberlink's Extend360(TM) mobile access software, and protects end-users from malicious spyware when they connect to the corporate network from hotel rooms, airports and other public networks that are beyond the reach of corporate IT security systems.
While many corporations employ firewalls, anti-virus, intrusion detection systems and other network-based security services to protect employees, these defenses are not effective against spyware. Mobile workers are at particular risk as fewer corporations deploy desktop level security defenses beyond anti-virus. As a result, when employees connect from the road they are susceptible to malicious spyware programs that are spread via the Internet.
Fiberlink's Extend360 software offers several key benefits to IT managers looking to defend against the surging spyware threat. As the first point of contact for mobile workers who want to access e-mail, corporate databases and other online resources, Extend360 is the gateway to the corporate network. Extend360 also features a portfolio of vulnerability management services that allow IT departments to secure and maintain strict control over mobile devices even while they connect from outside the network perimeter. Webroot Spy Sweeper, integrated with Extend360, takes full advantage of these benefits to automatically protect any mobile device before, during and after an employee accesses corporate resources from uncontrolled public networks.
"Fiberlink delivers mobile access software that makes it easy for mobile workers to be productive anytime, anywhere -- but we recognize that if spyware infects an executive's machine, their work will absolutely grind to a halt," said Fiberlink President Ed McCrossen. "Fiberlink is in a unique position to take the lead in our industry in guarding mobile workers against spyware, and today we're thrilled to partner with Webroot to provide this service."
C. David Moll, chief executive officer of Webroot Software stated, "We are excited about this new partnership with Fiberlink and are committed to delivering anti-spyware software to their rapidly growing list of enterprise customers. Our research indicates that approximately 9 out of 10 Internet-connected PCs are infected with spyware and adware -- and we commend Fiberlink for recognizing the need to protect their customers' mobile and remote workers from the barrage of unwanted programs that threaten their enterprise networks."
About Webroot
Webroot Software, a privately held company based in Boulder, Colorado, creates innovative privacy, protection and performance products and services for millions of users around the world, ranging from enterprises, Internet service providers, government agencies and higher education institutions, to small businesses and individuals. The company provides easy-to-use anti-spyware software that guides and empowers computer users as they surf the Web, protecting sensitive information and returning control over computing environments. Webroot's software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviewers. The company is backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield.
In addition to selling these products online at www.webroot.com, Webroot products are found on the shelves of leading retailers around the world, including: Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's, MicroCenter, Office Depot, Staples, Target and Wal-Mart. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383.
About Fiberlink
Fiberlink provides the software and services that enable enterprises to securely mobilize their workforces and strike the best balance of user productivity and IT control. More than 800,000 mobile workers have relied on Fiberlink's ubiquitous Wi-Fi, wide-area wireless, broadband and/or dial-up solutions for "no-hassle" access to e-mail, data and other network-based resources. Fiberlink's mobile workforce solutions go beyond basic network connectivity to ensure IT organizations have total control over the myriad security threats, compliance policies and cost concerns that are often associated with mobile computing. Gartner, Yankee Group and Burton Group consistently recognize Fiberlink as an innovative leader in mobile and remote access solutions. Fiberlink customers include Continental Airlines, Grant Thornton and Targus Group International. Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa., Fiberlink has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Additional information about Fiberlink is available at www.fiberlink.com.
© 2005 Fiberlink and the Fiberlink logo are trademarks of Fiberlink and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective partners.
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Contact:
Fiberlink Communications Corp.
Susan Sutton, 215-664-1753
ssutton@fiberlink.com
or
Webroot Software
Ashley Cox, 303-522-0783
acox@webroot.com
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Source: Fiberlink Communications Corp.
Source: Business Wire
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