Panda ClientShield: Simple, Robust Antivirus for Corporate Workstations

Panda ClientShield: Simple, Robust Antivirus for Corporate Workstations An Innovative Product for Desktop Protection Against Viruses, Spam, Spyware and Other Threats GLENDALE, CA October 31, 2003 – Panda Software today announced ClientShield, a new software solution for protecting workstations across any size network. This antivirus protection that can be distributed automatically across LANs by the AdminSecure antivirus management tool. ClientShield is a simple and lightweight tool which makes it ideal for installing on networks with limited bandwidth or heavy traffic loads that would prevent the installation of more complex security tools. It is also well suited for WANs or mobile networks. The scan engine driving ClientShield is the same as the one that powers other Panda Software antivirus products, and is widely acclaimed for its powerful virus detection and elimination capacities. “ClientShield does not just root out viruses, worms and Trojans but also protects against a wide range of Internet threats such as a spam, hackers, hoaxes and jokes and application vulnerabilities, said Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer of Panda Software U.S. “ClientShield detects malicious code inside messages in MAPI mail clients that uses POP3 or SMTP, thoroughly reinforcing workstation security.” Prices and Availability Panda ClientShield is included as part of the new Panda BusinesSecure Antivirus and Panda EnterpriSecure Antivirus solutions. Panda Software’s new corporate products can be bought in license ranges from $57.36 each for Panda BusinesSecure Antivirus (from 5 to 25 licenses with one year’s services) and from $87.95 each for Panda EnterpriSecure Antivirus (from 10 to 25 licenses with one year’s services). Special prices are available for other license ranges for both products, and for competitive upgrade offers. For more details, contact your usual distributor. More information is available at: http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/clientshield/ About Panda Software Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international developer of antivirus software for all types of customers: corporate clients, small and medium sized companies, and home users. Its 100 percent in-house, antivirus technology has received awards and quality certifications from the most widely-respected IT security institutions. The company’s commitment to customer service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a 24-hour/365 day per year insurance policy rather than merely a software product have revolutionized the computer security industry. The quality of Panda Software’s products has been endorsed by major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark. # # # For more information: Alan Wallace [email protected] Tel. (818) 543-6909