SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15 CA-McAfee-Endpoint
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc.
(NYSE: MFE) today announced that National Health Service Connecting for Health
(NHS CFH) has selected solutions from McAfee to provide encryption and port
control, to protect confidential data on NHS computers and devices. As part of
the NHS contract, McAfee Data Protection will provide 700,000 licenses for
device encryption, port control, secure content encryption and mobile
encryption to NHS organizations and related bodies across England.
McAfee Data Protection's world-class enterprise solution will encrypt
confidential staff and patient data, helping to safeguard the NHS from data
breaches and protect those whose data resides on NHS systems. Data will be
protected on all devices such as PCs, laptops, PDAs and smartphones, content
on hard drives and removable media; and computer ports to prevent unauthorized
use of portable media connected to USB, serial and parallel ports.
The technology integrates with existing software deployment tools and can
be deployed centrally across the network to all endpoints. The installation
process is quick and effective. The technology is completely transparent to
the end-user and does not impact productivity or require any specialized
training. It also mitigates human error, thereby reducing data security
threats. Its central reporting function aids compliance and the graphical
presentation of information assists ICT teams in their management reporting.
"McAfee Data Protection technology closely matched our extensive
requirements and at a price that represents exceptional value for the
taxpayer," said Mark Ferrar, director of infrastructure, technology office,
NHS Connecting for Health. "Protecting patient data and NHS operational data
against data security threats is essential. The McAfee product is an
enterprise class solution that integrates with existing software deployment
tools, can be deployed in both standalone and organization-wide scenarios and
meets the required stringent security standards."
"The desire for a national agreement for encryption software followed
guidance to NHS organizations issued by NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson,"
said Jan Van Vliet, vice president of sales, McAfee Data Protection Business
Unit, EMEA. "As part of the agreement, we are also working closely with our
partner, Trustmarque Solutions, to set up a nationwide structure to offer
training and implementation for IT managers within the applicable NHS bodies
across England."
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's
largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and
proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the
world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its unmatched
security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users,
businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to comply
with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities
and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com.
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