Webroot's Spy Sweeper(R) Enterprise 3.0 Named 'Best Anti-Malware' by SC Magazine Readers.Spy Sweeper Spy Sweeper is proprietary software sold by Webroot Software, which detects and removes spyware on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows. It scans a computer for spyware by examining files on the computer's hard disk drive, as well as objects in memory, the Windows registry Enterprise 3.0 Recognized by 10(th) Annual SC Magazine Awards BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Software Webroot Software is a company that creates computer security software. Webroot's corporate headquarters is located in Boulder, Colorado, and the company was founded in 1997. They currently employ about 300 people worldwide. , Inc., a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, announced today that Spy Sweeper([R]) Enterprise 3.0 was named "Best Anti-Malware Solution" in the Reader's Trust category which follows winning the "Best Anti-Spyware of 2006" awarded in December by the editors of SC Magazine. The winners were announced yesterday at the RSA Conference The RSA Conference is a Cryptography-related conference held annually in the San Francisco Bay Area. The RSA Conference started in 1991 as a forum for cryptographers to gather and share the latest knowledge and advancements in the area of Internet security. in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . "Being recognized by SC Magazine as the leading solution provider in this category is a valuable testament of our commitment to develop and provide customers with the most advanced protection against malware," said Peter Watkins, 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. of Webroot Software, who received the award for the company. "Even today, many Enterprise IT professionals still debate the need for a 'best-of-breed' approach to stopping malicious software while the rate of online fraud and data theft continues its dramatic rise." Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0 is the first corporate anti-spyware solution to employ kernel level driver protection to detect and remove evolving malware. Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0 also includes real-time Smart Shields for additional proactive blocking protection, improved deployment across a large number of networked systems, and a redesigned user interface. "As we witness more and more incidents of data theft and exposure, it becomes obvious that our IT security practitioners and companies that support them are critical in today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. world," said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. As the leading information security awards program, the SC Magazine Awards showcase the best products, services and professionals in the industry. Reader's Trust Award winners were selected by the publication's 9,000 readers. In total, nearly 400 entries were submitted in nine technology categories. ABOUT WEBROOT Webroot Software, Inc. provides industry-leading security software for consumers, enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Globally recognized for its award-winning Spy Sweeper[R] line of anti-spyware products, Webroot recently incorporated anti-virus protection into two new products for consumers and SMBs, respectively: Spy Sweeper[R] with AntiVirus and Webroot[R] SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. Security. The company also recently expanded into the parental controls software market with the introduction of Webroot[R] Child Safe[R]. The Boulder, Colorado-based company is privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] , including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot's software consistently receives top review ratings by respected third-party media and has been adopted by millions globally. Available as either branded solutions or on an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and basis, Webroot products can be found at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers worldwide. To find out more about Webroot, visit the website or call 1-800-772-9383. [c]2003-2007, Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot and Spy Sweeper are registered trademarks or trademarks of Webroot Software, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. |
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