McAfee to Offer Four Consumer Security Suites Based on the Next-Generation Falcon Platform
Suites Will Provide Newest Protection Against Traditional and Emerging Threats as Well as 'One Click' Security Services Management
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 6 /- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the leading dedicated security company, today announced that it will offer four security service suites, all based on the Falcon platform which was architected to provide consumers with the latest protection against both traditional and emerging threats as well as a new streamlined interface that allows consumers to manage their service with just a few clicks.
"Our more than seven years of experience offering security as a service and listening to and understanding consumers has taught us that different people have different security needs," said Marc Solomon, Director of Product Management, McAfee Consumer. "Rather than try to force a 'one-size-fits-all' service on all consumers, we have tailored four specific service packages for four different consumer profiles to ensure each customer can subscribe to the service level that best suits their individual computing and online practices. Since all security service suites are based on the Falcon security platform, we can ensure that each service is easy to use, yet provides the powerful threat protection every consumer needs to remain safe online."
McAfee® will offer the following service packages this summer:
o McAfee Total Protection(TM): a comprehensive security service for
families and consumers who have a wireless home network and use the
Internet to surf the Web, shop, bank, use e-mail and instant messaging;
and store valued personal information on their PCs including financial
records, family photos, and music files.
o McAfee Internet Security Suite: an integrated security service for
Internet users who surf the Web, shop, bank, use e-mail and instant
messaging; and who also have children who access the Internet and store
valued personal information on their PCs including financial records,
family photos, and music files.
o McAfee PC Protection Plus: an easy-to-use security service for basic
Internet users who surf the Web, use e-mail and instant messaging, and
keep digital assets on their PC.
o McAfee VirusScan® Plus: an easy-to-use security service for basic
Internet users who surf the Web as well as use e-mail and instant
messaging.
With McAfee, all updates (against newly discovered malware as well as and new product features) download in the background automatically so consumers never have to interact with the service. With McAfee's newly redesigned SecurityCenter, consumers can choose to view their computer's security status; check for updates; and if a security application is not set to provide optimal protection, they can simply click a button to fix it. McAfee further accommodates consumer choice by providing both "Advanced" and "Basic" views, each revealing different levels of detail about their security service.
For consumers who wish to see an advanced look at the new Falcon security platform, McAfee plans to offer a beta version of the most comprehensive security service, McAfee Total Protection, along with the baseline service, McAfee VirusScan Plus, in June.
Additional details on each service package, including pricing and availability will be provided later this summer. Once launched, the Falcon security service platform will finalize McAfee's shift to a complete subscription model.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the leading dedicated security company, 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
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Source: McAfee, Inc.
CONTACT: Francie Coulter of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-992-8407, or francie_coulter@mcafee.com
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