Host Intrusion Prevention Solution can control USB devices.

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McAfee Inc. Delivers Industry's First Host Intrusion Prevention Solution with USB Device Control Capabilities

Leading Host IPS Solution Provides Enhanced Security and Data Protection Capabilities Against Growing Threat of USB Data Theft and Malware Propagation Issues SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8 -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, today unveiled enhanced features to its award-winning McAfee Entercept host intrusion prevention solution including new features to control the use of USB storage devices, helping organizations prevent the propagation of malware and thwart internal data theft. With new features of Entercept, organizations have a proven solution to protect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of their data, applications, and other critical assets by blocking USB based attacks before they can proliferate on the system or network. With the recent public demonstration of two critical means of USB based attacks at the Black Hat Security conference, the need for companies putting policies in place to control USB device usage is on the increase. USB Ports can be the entry point for multiple forms of threats. Employees can inadvertently load a worm or virus onto a system via a USB removable media that results in system or network downtime or, more devastating, a targeted attack in which an individual intentionally bypasses standard security measures with a high capacity USB removable media device to "own the system" and pull down critical data. These types of attacks can result in high profile data theft. As well, companies are simply looking for ways to lock down corporate information so that employees can't simply take data they think is their own. Companies in the financial, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries are among the most pressured to have policies in place to safeguard company and customer data since they have to comply with strict regulations. By implementing proactive USB blocking capabilities, available today with the McAfee Entercept product, companies can reduce the risk of losing intellectual property and other critical corporate data. "McAfee is committed to proactively securing our customers' systems from known and unknown threats. The new USB blocking capabilities in the McAfee Entercept host intrusion prevention solution is a perfect example of how we help businesses align their business priorities with today's security risks to prevent data theft and stop attacks from entering through external sources," said Steve Crutchfield, director of product marketing at McAfee, Inc. "We continue to focus on delivering best-in-class, proven security solutions that proactively protect our customers against the latest and emerging threats, and today's announcement exemplifies McAfee's dedication to anticipating and delivering technologies that meet and exceed the customer's needs." Availability McAfee Entercept USB protection is currently available through McAfee channel partners. Existing McAfee customers can obtain the new software under the terms and conditions of their maintenance agreement. For additional information on McAfee Entercept and other McAfee security solutions, please visit www.mcafee.com. About McAfee, Inc. McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. www.mcafee.com. NOTE: McAfee, Entercept and Foundstone are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. The color red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Megan Patterson of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-3696, or megan_patterson@mcafee.com; or Beth Nawrocki of Porter Novelli, +1-415-975-2294, or beth.nawrocki@porternovelli.com, for McAfee, Inc. Web site: www.mcafee.com/