Dell Offers More Secure Desktop and Notebook Computers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) is helping customers better protect their information assets from unauthorized access, control or damage by giving them the option of a more secure or "hardened" configuration. The new security service, in which Dell activates more than 50 security settings on Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000, helps customers better secure their systems without adding time nor complexity to their system installations. This service, available on desktops and notebooks, helps public and private organizations meet a security benchmark established by the Center for Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. (CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S ), whose mission is to help organizations around the world effectively manage risks related to information security. CIS is made up of leading companies, universities, auditing organizations and government agencies. "Dell is taking a leadership position in providing secure systems to its customers," said Clint Clint is the diminutive word for the given name Clinton and may refer to: People:
Dell intends to develop a similar offering for Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. after the benchmark is released by CIS later this year. "Protecting data from dangers such as hackers and computer viruses is a challenge for today's organizations," said Tom Buchsbaum, sales vice president of Dell's federal sector. "Dell is committed to providing our customers with technology products that provide a high level of security, and our work with CIS builds on that commitment." For more information on Dell's security-enabled hardware and security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the , visit www.dell.com/security. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the infrastructures. Company revenue for the past year totaled $36.9 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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