PC World chooses DriveSentry for portable protection
Specialist computing retailer selects DriveSentry GoAnywhere to safeguard removable devices
PC World has chosen DriveSentry GoAnywhere antivirus software to protect its customers’ from malware and internet based threats whenever they use a removable device. The security software will be sold exclusively from the PC World chain of stores.
DriveSentry GoAnywhere antivirus security software protects all removable devices from being infected with malware and other threats. This is possible thanks to a unique Tri-Security combination of whitelist, blacklist and an online advisor that only allows trusted applications and files to access removable devices. The personal data protection product is unique in the way it protects disks no matter which system they are connected to.
Niall O’keefe from PC World explained: “This latest edition to PC World’s portfolio of security products addresses the growing need for portable security, as the consumer demand to download data onto removable devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players and memory sticks continues to increase.
“DriveSentry GoAnywhere software protects against an increasing army of new viruses. Its unique technology safeguards PC World customers from all known viruses by only allowing access to trusted applications, protecting your data from the moment your removable device connects to another drive, or the internet.”
John Safa, CTO at DriveSentry, commented: “The use of removable storage devices to hold personal and sensitive data has risen dramatically in the last few years. The loss of data on these devices can be both financially and emotionally draining. DriveSentry’s patented technology automatically monitors all applications, preventing any malicious damage to their PCs.”
DriveSentry GoAnywhere works by connecting to an advisor server, which holds the identity of over a million whitelisted, blacklisted and community-based files. When a file or application is not found on the DriveSentry server, the user is warned. As the user base increases, a greater range of statistics and data appears on the server.
DriveSentry GoAnywhere will retail at £19.99 as a boxed product containing a CD that PC World customers can download the software from. It will also be available as part of a bundle of removable tools that includes drives and storage media.
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About DriveSentry Inc.
DriveSentry is a pioneer in software-based firewalls for hard drives that protect digital assets and personal data. The company was founded in 2005 with a mission to provide zero-day protection against new and emerging security threats. DriveSentry was recently commended for its innovative approach to IT security, after receiving a medal in the Information Security and Data Management Project Award category at the 2007 BCS IT Industry Awards. DriveSentry has received the accolade of Checkmark Certification, the world's fastest growing certification system for information security products and services. Checkmark Certification is awarded following an independent assessment of the performance of security software carried out by the West Coast Labs Technology Forum, a group of senior IT security professionals from major corporate organisations around the world.
DriveSentry is a privately held company with offices in Mountain View, California and Nottingham, England. Further information can be found at www.drivesentry.com.
About PC World
PC World is Britain's largest specialist chain of computing superstores. The superstores offer more than 5,000 product lines including extensive ranges of PCs, laptops, printers, software, peripherals and accessories from the major brands, as well as many PC World exclusive products. In-store PC Clinics offer on the spot advice and service. Component Centres offer a 'one-stop shop' for customers with advanced technical knowledge, providing a vast choice of PC components and upgrade products at competitive prices. In 2007, PC World won Retail Week's Product Innovation of the Year award, for its Data Recovery service. Every PC World store has an in-store business centre staffed by experienced business specialists. They offer local companies face-to-face help and advice with choosing the best IT solutions. There are 161 stores in the UK and 10 in the Republic of Ireland.
For more information about DriveSentry, please contact:Matt Humphries at OCTANE PR Email: matth@octanepr.com Telephone: 020 7802 2662
PC World has chosen DriveSentry GoAnywhere antivirus software to protect its customers’ from malware and internet based threats whenever they use a removable device. The security software will be sold exclusively from the PC World chain of stores.
DriveSentry GoAnywhere antivirus security software protects all removable devices from being infected with malware and other threats. This is possible thanks to a unique Tri-Security combination of whitelist, blacklist and an online advisor that only allows trusted applications and files to access removable devices. The personal data protection product is unique in the way it protects disks no matter which system they are connected to.
Niall O’keefe from PC World explained: “This latest edition to PC World’s portfolio of security products addresses the growing need for portable security, as the consumer demand to download data onto removable devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players and memory sticks continues to increase.
“DriveSentry GoAnywhere software protects against an increasing army of new viruses. Its unique technology safeguards PC World customers from all known viruses by only allowing access to trusted applications, protecting your data from the moment your removable device connects to another drive, or the internet.”
John Safa, CTO at DriveSentry, commented: “The use of removable storage devices to hold personal and sensitive data has risen dramatically in the last few years. The loss of data on these devices can be both financially and emotionally draining. DriveSentry’s patented technology automatically monitors all applications, preventing any malicious damage to their PCs.”
DriveSentry GoAnywhere works by connecting to an advisor server, which holds the identity of over a million whitelisted, blacklisted and community-based files. When a file or application is not found on the DriveSentry server, the user is warned. As the user base increases, a greater range of statistics and data appears on the server.
DriveSentry GoAnywhere will retail at £19.99 as a boxed product containing a CD that PC World customers can download the software from. It will also be available as part of a bundle of removable tools that includes drives and storage media.
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Notes to the editor:
About DriveSentry Inc.
DriveSentry is a pioneer in software-based firewalls for hard drives that protect digital assets and personal data. The company was founded in 2005 with a mission to provide zero-day protection against new and emerging security threats. DriveSentry was recently commended for its innovative approach to IT security, after receiving a medal in the Information Security and Data Management Project Award category at the 2007 BCS IT Industry Awards. DriveSentry has received the accolade of Checkmark Certification, the world's fastest growing certification system for information security products and services. Checkmark Certification is awarded following an independent assessment of the performance of security software carried out by the West Coast Labs Technology Forum, a group of senior IT security professionals from major corporate organisations around the world.
DriveSentry is a privately held company with offices in Mountain View, California and Nottingham, England. Further information can be found at www.drivesentry.com.
About PC World
PC World is Britain's largest specialist chain of computing superstores. The superstores offer more than 5,000 product lines including extensive ranges of PCs, laptops, printers, software, peripherals and accessories from the major brands, as well as many PC World exclusive products. In-store PC Clinics offer on the spot advice and service. Component Centres offer a 'one-stop shop' for customers with advanced technical knowledge, providing a vast choice of PC components and upgrade products at competitive prices. In 2007, PC World won Retail Week's Product Innovation of the Year award, for its Data Recovery service. Every PC World store has an in-store business centre staffed by experienced business specialists. They offer local companies face-to-face help and advice with choosing the best IT solutions. There are 161 stores in the UK and 10 in the Republic of Ireland.
For more information about DriveSentry, please contact:Matt Humphries at OCTANE PR Email: matth@octanepr.com Telephone: 020 7802 2662
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