CA Releases Internet Security Suite Plus 2009
New Feature-Rich Suite Includes Enhanced Malware Protection,
Easy-to-Use Parental Control, Robust Customer Support and Reduced User
Interruptions
Backed by Internet Protection Plan with Coverage up to $10,000
ISLANDIA, N.Y. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) November 24, 2008 --
CA (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the immediate availability of its CA
Internet Security Suite Plus 2009. Each element of the suite, which
includes a personal firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and
anti-phishing software has been enhanced to provide even stronger
protection against a wide-range of emerging online threats. The single
console is easy to use and install, allowing users to monitor the
security status of all of the licensed PCs on their home networks. The
suite also provides integrated parental controls that help protect
children from inappropriate web content and enable parents to monitor
Internet activity. Further, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 helps
users back up and restore their important data and PC settings or
transfer them to a new PC.
In addition to the enhanced security features, the suite is now more
user-friendly through its inclusion of an Intuitive Help Desk for
at-your-fingertips customer support, a simple interface that lets users
quickly set preferences or check program status, and a gaming/movie mode
to reduce interruptions. With tailored security options for wireless
connectivity, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 uses WiFi HotSpot
detection technology to alert users when they enter a new network
outside of the established home network.
According to the 2008
CA Internet Threat Outlook Report, online attacks will be dominated
by smarter malware and bots targeting Web users ranging from gamers and
social network users to the elderly and unsuspecting parents.
“Families should feel safe and secure when they are online,” said Brian
Grayek, vice president of product management for CA. “However, there are
more online threats than ever before. While it’s important for parents
to practice general PC safety practices like not placing a PC in a
child’s room and monitoring social networking profiles, parental control
software provides an added layer of protection and additional peace of
mind. Our parental controls are designed to be ‘child-proof’ and prevent
even computer-savvy children from uninstalling or disabling the
products. In addition to offensive website filtering and blocking,
parents can also use the software to set time limits on when children
can use the PC and receive daily reports on web activity.”
Grayek continued, “Historically, high-performance users, like gamers,
turn off security features because it either slows down their PCs or
they get pop-ups that interfere with their experience. This is a huge
risk to their PC security. We’ve focused on developing a product that
runs quietly in the background for uninterrupted gaming and movie
watching, while keeping the PC secure.”
Also new to CA’s Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 are the following
features:
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Supports the Domain Key Internet Mail (DKIM) and Sender Policy
Framework (SPF) industry-standard email security protocols by scanning
email and thwarting phishing attempts via Email Inspector.
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Continuous Upgrades automatically detect new updates and provide
alerts when new features are available.
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Silent Protection automatically analyzes program behavior to determine
whether it is safe, and allows or denies access.
All CA security products are designed to use system resources
efficiently and facilitate fast installation, quick scans and superior
usability. They are also protected by the CA Security Advisor Team, a
global team of malware experts and engineers that work round-the-clock
to detect and prevent online threats.
Customers receive daily protection updates, upgrades to the latest
product features and 24 X 7 online technical support at no additional
charge with their subscription.
Supported operating systems include Windows® 2000 Professional with
SP4+Update Rollup 1, Windows XP and Windows XP Media Center Edition with
SP2, and Windows Vista®.
Internet Protection Plan
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 includes at no additional charge an
Internet protection plan with coverage up to $10,000 in identity theft
coverage and coverage against damage to the customer’s PCs caused by a
computer virus. The available identity theft coverage safeguards data on
1 PC with Mobile Lifeline™ software, which includes complimentary
identity theft protection worth up to $5,000 if the customer’s identity
is compromised. Further, if a PC fails as a result of a virus infection
after CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 is properly installed, the
customer is eligible to receive up to $5,000 in technical service and/or
hardware repair or replacement; this plan covers up to 5 PCs with a
combined aggregate limit of $5,000.
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Identity Theft Coverage is not available in New York and may not be
available in other jurisdictions.
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The plans are administered by Warranty Corporation of America (WaCA),
a full service administration company. Registration is required and
certain restrictions apply, see plans for details.
* Insurance underwritten by member companies of American International
Group, Inc. The description herein is a summary only. It does not
include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
Please refer to the actual policies for complete details of coverage and
exclusions. Coverage not available to residents of New York and may not
be available in other jurisdictions.
Pricing and Availability
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 is currently available from CA for
$79.99 (MSRP), with a one-year subscription for up to 5 PCs in the
household. For a complete listing of all CA 2009 home/home office
products and pricing, please visit http://shop.ca.com/.
All CA 2009 home and home office products are available online at http://shop.ca.com/
or at most major electronics retailers including TigerDirect.com,
Amazon, CompUSA, Circuit City, Fry's, J and R, Microcenter, Office
Depot, Staples and more.
About CA Internet Security Business Unit
CA Internet Security Business Unit (ISBU) is a unit of CA, Inc.
dedicated to the development, marketing and support for CA anti-malware
products. The products include a full range of enterprise, SMB and
home/home office Internet security software. The products are backed by
CA’s Security Advisor research team and have received major industry
certifications. CA ISBU products are also offered by more than 10,000
resellers and OEM partners including leading Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). The products are
currently licensed for use on more than 70 million PCs worldwide. For
more information, please visit http://security.com/partners.
About CA
CA (NASDAQ: CA) is the world’s leading independent IT management
software company. With CA’s Enterprise IT Management (EITM) vision and
expertise, organizations can more effectively govern, manage and secure
IT to optimize business performance and sustain competitive advantage.
For more information, visit www.ca.com
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