BitDefender Total Security 2009 Improves Internet Protection without Slowing System Performance


NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME, England, September 25 / / - BitDefender's Total Security 2009 comes with a number of new features and enhancements including, Instant Messaging encryption, home network management and an online backup option.

"Building on experience gained in over a decade of product development, this launch of the 2009 version follows one of the most extensive, global beta test programmes so far undertaken by BitDefender, " says Nick Billington country manager for the UK and Ireland.

"As well as added functionality we have enhanced performance in order to keep BitDefender at the forefront of proactive protection for PCs," says Nick Billington.

"Unlike other security solutions, which rely heavily on a list of pre-existing viruses, BitDefender security solutions use proactive technology that identifies and blocks new and zero-day threats. Our customers also benefit from maintenance and backup tools to keep their PCs running at optimal speed and protected from data loss."

BitDefender Total Security 2009 enhancements include:

Online Backup:

Battery-saving Laptop Mode

Increased Privacy Protection through Instant Messaging Encryption

Increased Data Privacy with File Vault

Improved Integrated Online Security

More control via Home Network Management

Other gamer, power-optimization, usability and firewall improvements

For a full list of BitDefender 2009 features and benefits by product, please visit: http://www.bitdefender.com/site/view/antivirus-comparison.html?na_usa_itxt_link=homepagequicklnk

About BitDefender®

BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software. Since its inception in 2001, BitDefender has continued to raise the bar and set new standards in proactive threat prevention. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe-giving them the peace of mind of knowing that their digital experiences will be secure.

BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. More information is available from www.bitdefender.co.uk

RRP for the mid range package of BitDefender Internet Security 2009 is GBP29.95p.

RRP BitDefender Total Security 2009 covering three user PCs with 2GB capacity for online backup, is GBP44.95p; or without backup, GBP39.95p.

RRP for BitDefender Antivirus 2009 is GBP19.95p

For more information: Tel: +44(0)845-130-5096

Source: BitDefender

Contact details: Nick Billington, BitDefender Country Manager, (UK and Ireland), Tel: +44(0)845-130-5096, E-mail: nbillington@bitdefender.co.uk, Fax: +44(0)845-130-5069

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