Software provides security for mobile devices.December 21, 2006 -
Designed specifically for smartphones and wireless devices, Bluefire Mobile Security Enterprise Edition v4.0 offers full support for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone OS devices, including MOTO Q, T-Mobile SDA, T-Mobile Dash, and Samsung Blackjack. IT administrators can customize software to fit needs, including in-bound and out-bound firewall filtering, device authentication, and policy control of Bluetooth, infrared, speakers, cameras, and microphones.
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Original Press release
Bluefire Security Technologies
1010 Hull Street Suite 210
Baltimore, MD, 21230
USA
Bluefire Announces Breakthrough Release of Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Enterprise Edition
Version 4.0 of Bluefire's Leading Software Solution Includes Full Support for Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone OS
BALTIMORE, Dec. 11 /-- Bluefire today announced the release of the Bluefire Mobile Security Enterprise Edition version 4.0. This advanced version of the leading mobile security solution will be released in January 2007.
New enhancements include:
o Latest smartphone support. Bluefire's Enterprise Edition was designed to offer full support for Microsoft's Windows Mobile (WM) 5.0 Smartphone OS devices, including the MOTO Q, T-Mobile SDA, T-Mobile Dash, and the Samsung Blackjack.
o Flexibility. Bluefire developed version 4.0 keeping in mind that organizations have different policies and standards from one another. Version 4.0 allows IT administrators the flexibility to customize the software to fit their specific needs.
-- Policy control of Bluetooth, infrared, speakers, cameras, and microphones
-- In-bound and out-bound firewall filtering
-- Advanced device authentication including inactivity timeout controllable by policy
o Enhanced user experience. Version 4.0 was developed to be more user friendly for administrators and end users.
-- An enhanced device user-interface makes it easier for users navigate the software's utilities
-- An updated Enterprise Manager user-interface allows administrators easier creation of firewall rules and deployment of security packages
o Large Scale Deployments. The Enterprise Edition version 4.0 is now even more customized to meet the needs of large organizations with the addition of two new features.
-- Secure key recovery for data residing on SD cards
-- Support for remote SQL instances assists large organizations in leveraging their existing data centers
Bluefire developed this new release with existing and potential customers' needs and wants in mind. "Not only is the use of smartphones rapidly increasing, but the use of data intensive web downloads on smartphones -- including music and video -- is becoming more prevalent as well," said Bluefire's CEO, Mark Komisky. "Bluefire's Enterprise Edition version 4.0 offers mobile corporate users and consumers a complete security solution, and the confidence that their mobile data will be protected anytime, anywhere."
Komisky adds that one of the most significant new features of version 4.0 is support for the latest smartphones on the market. "With the popularity of new devices such as the T-Mobile SDA and the Samsung Blackjack running on the WM 5.0 Smartphone OS, it is vital that the mobile security industry continues to evolve and provide these smartphone users with always-on device security," said Komisky.
Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Enterprise Edition is the industry's only fully integrated security solution designed specifically for smartphones and wireless devices. With the Enterprise Edition, data is protected on multiple levels including: authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, logging and central management. The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Enterprise Edition enables IT managers to implement the same security policies on mobile devices that they have employed on desktops and laptops.
About Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc.
Bluefire provides the most complete security solution specifically designed for smartphones and wireless devices. Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Enterprise Edition is the industry's only fully integrated security solution including authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, logging and central management. The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN provides an IPsec compliant secure connection for data-in-transit, and is interoperable with RSA Security's SecurID. The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Enterprise Edition, together with the Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN, enable the secure deployment and use of wireless devices across the enterprise. For more information, visit http://www.bluefiresecurity.com/ or call (410) 637-8160.
CONTACT: Amy Garland of Bluefire, +1-410-637-8160, agarland@bluefiresecurity.com
Web site: http://www.bluefiresecurity.com/
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