Covergence Integrates Technology from McAfee to Deliver First Anti-Virus Solution for SIP-based Applications and Services.MAYNARD, Mass. -- Enterprises Can Now Benefit from Multi-Modal, Real-Time Collaboration without the Threat of Dangerous SIP-borne Malware Covergence, a leading provider of unified security and management solutions for applications and services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP), announced today that it has integrated technologies from McAfee, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MFE MFE - maximal free expression ) to ship the first complete anti-virus solution for SIP-based applications and services. McAfee's award-winning anti-virus solution is now tightly integrated into the Covergence Eclipse(TM) family of SIP application management products enabling enterprises to benefit from multi-modal, real-time collaboration while protecting them from the dangers of SIP-borne malware. The proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of applications and services based on SIP and its extensions for instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or and presence (SIMPLE) represents a new challenge for enterprises concerned with protecting themselves against dangerous malware. One of SIP's greatest strengths is that it supports multi-modal collaboration applications that can support several different forms of real-time communication simultaneously. While this offers tremendous business benefit, it also creates serious security vulnerabilities. McAfee(R) Anti-Virus for Eclipse addresses these vulnerabilities and prevents the propagation of viruses, trojans, worms and other forms of malicious software via SIP-based applications. The Covergence solution is unique in its ability to detect and to block malware embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. directly in the SIP signaling stream or in a SIP-associated content stream. The solution can also stop the spread of malware that attempts to propagate prop·a·gate v. 1. To cause an organism to multiply or breed. 2. To breed offspring. 3. To transmit characteristics from one generation to another. 4. by embedding links to infected files in the bodies of instant messages. "The explosion of SIP-based applications and services has created a whole new set of security concerns for enterprises," said Bob O'Neil, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Covergence. "With McAfee Anti-Virus for Eclipse, organizations can finally have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their SIP-based solutions are protected." "In today's dynamic risk environment, viruses and other kinds of malware can propagate over a number of protocols, and SIP is no exception," said Jim Lewandowski, executive vice president of the Americas. "Covergence's solution will utilize McAfee's world-class technology to protect enterprises from SIP-borne threats." The McAfee scan engine is fully integrated into Eclipse from both an operational and a management perspective. The scan engine can be managed using user-friendly Eclipse management interfaces. Eclipse can also be configured to download virus definition (DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. ) files automatically on a periodic basis. The McAfee Anti-Virus for Eclipse solution is packaged as an Eclipse add-on software license and is widely available from Covergence by contacting sales@covergence.com or by calling 978.823.5200. About Covergence Covergence has developed the industry's first unified security and management solution for applications and services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The Covergence Eclipse (TM) series of solutions provide the security, control, monitoring and interoperability necessary for deployment of real-time applications and services. For more information, visit www.covergence.com. About McAfee McAfee Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention See IPS and IDS. 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 Covergence and Covergence Eclipse are registered trademarks of Covergence. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. |
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