McAfee, Inc. and Microsoft Showcase Joint Network Access Control Solution for Defense Customers
Posted on May 5, 2008
Filed Under Microsoft, Software, Tech Biz
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — DISA CONFERENCE –
McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), is demonstrating its new Network Access Control
solution, integrated with Microsoft Windows NAP (Network Access Protection)
technology, an endpoint policy enforcement platform for Windows Server
2008. The offering, which helps protect private networks from being
accessed by unauthorized systems and devices, is being showcased by McAfee
(Booth #532) and Microsoft (Booth #881) at the DISA Customer Partnership
Conference in Orlando, FL.
“Our first priority is to secure government data, at all levels, on all
operating systems,” said Mike Carpenter, senior vice president of McAfee’s
Public Sector. “We’re proud to provide this deep integration of our threat
protection with the latest Microsoft platforms to deliver the best possible
protection for our Defense customers.”
The offering will provide extended endpoint health check tests for the
native Microsoft platform, covering hundreds of software applications and
Windows patch levels. This approach leverages current large DoD investments
in McAfee and Microsoft solutions deployed under programs such as the Host
Based Security System (HBSS).
“Security is a core pillar of Microsoft’s focus on Trustworthy
Computing and it is fundamental to the Microsoft platform and our value to
customers,” said Greg Bateman, Manager of Microsoft’s Joint Defense
Agencies Team. “Through this partnership with McAfee, we can significantly
increase DoD’s IT security in an era of increasing threats and network
attacks.”
In addition to expanded health checking for systems and devices
attempting to access controlled DoD networks, the Microsoft and McAfee
offering consolidates network-wide endpoint enforcement onto a centrally
managed console using McAfee(R) ePolicy Orchestrator(R). By adding more
than 600 health checks, proactively authenticating and remediating
out-of-policy devices and giving customers the ability to create
customizable assessments against mandated security policies, McAfee adds
significantly to the complete protection of mission-critical Defense
systems, including classified networks. Several major agencies within the
Department of Defense are currently piloting the new offering.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world’s
largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and
proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the
world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its
unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers
home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling
them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions,
identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their
security. http://www.mcafee.com
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
McAfee, ePolicy Orchestrator and/or other noted McAfee related products
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and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in
connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other
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contained herein is only by reference and are the sole property of their
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