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Kaspersky Lab Answers the Mobile Workforce Challenge

Debut of Kaspersky Open Space Security offers new approach to endpoint security, company says.

Kaspersky Lab, which develops software to protect against viruses, spyware, hackers and spam, is releasing Kaspersky Open Space Security (KOSS) which it describes as "a complete suite of business products that enables enterprises to solve the ever-expanding security issues arising from today's mobile and distributed workforce. Kaspersky Open Space Security includes protection for both network perimeters and all nodes on the network, regardless of location, type of device, or platform.

"One of the most pressing issues facing the enterprise today is endpoint security," said Christian Christiansen, IDC's VP of security products and services. "As endpoints become more dispersed, worker mobility will remain a productivity boon and a security burden. One solution is a single security policy that is independent of device type, operating system, and network. To implement this approach, enterprises should consider Kaspersky Open Space Security for its flexibility and proven protection."

As part of the new Kaspersky OpenSpace multi-tiered security, the company is complementing both its gateway and mail server protection with the introduction of its newest generation of products that includes Kaspersky Mobile Security for smart devices.

"Today's corporate computing needs are outgrowing traditional malware defenses, making security beyond the perimeter a major issue on how to best protect the network and accommodate the growth of mobile workers," said Steve Orenberg, president, Kaspersky Lab, Inc. "Kaspersky Open Space Security answers that challenge, providing true 'follow me' security to allow any corporate worker to feel secure working from any location on any computing device."

With laptops making up a growing percentage of corporate workstation purchases, along with the seemingly daily introduction of powerful new PDAs and smartphones, corporate computing has crossed over into undefined open space beyond the corporate firewall.

Photo: Eugene Kaspersky, head of anti-virus research.