Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Symantec to Release Updated Mobile Security Tools
Posted by Janak Parekh in "NEWS" @ 09:00 PM
"Next week, Symantec Corp. will broaden its mobile security product line by shipping new products designed for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile devices. The software will come in two versions: a consumer product called Norton Mobile Security for Smartphones and Symantec Mobile Security 5.0, designed for enterprise users. Both versions will be available May 29, a company spokesman said Monday."
I've got two quick comments on this:
I've got two quick comments on this:
- While the antivirus is unnecessary for most applications, it may be handy for handling email attachments -- something that's increasingly used in corporate environments. More importantly, though, I think some of the other features (especially remote admin) may be of interest to enterprises.
- I'm not sure I trust Symantec to release a piece of reliable security management software that doesn't slow down the system significantly.
