Virtualization News Desk
Trustware Releases New Version Of Desktop Virtualization Security Software
Security Virtualization Technology Creates Dedicated Privacy Zone For Web Browsers, Adds Beta Version for Vista
Jul. 25, 2008 03:45 PM
Trustware unveiled a new version of its powerful security software
application, BufferZone Pro 3.0. With close to 2 million installations
worldwide, BufferZone has become the de-facto standard for browser and application
based virtualization security. By creating a “buffer zone” between the Internet
and the users’ local PC environment, consumers can browse the Web, chat on IM,
open email attachments, download files and other confidential information – all
without the fear of malware attacks.
Trustware’s patented approach to security is fundamentally
different to traditional security solutions and thus – makes a perfect weapon
in the fight against ongoing internet based threats. It complements existing
security solutions by automatically protecting the user against malware,
zero-day threats, electronic vandalism, identity theft or any other forms of
stealing or spying of confidential information (data leakage) on their PC.
“Conventional security solutions have always imposed
restrictions and inconveniences on users,” said Martin Hack, vice president of
marketing at Trustware. “BufferZone Pro can reconcile this dilemma by providing
leading-edge security—and the freedom to do whatever you want—without being
afraid or restricted.”
BufferZone Pro 3.0 Creates “Privacy Zone”
While BufferZone Pro is well-known for creating a virtual
“buffer zone” around Internet facing applications, BufferZone Pro 3.0 adds a
new feature called “privacy zone”. Beginning with Version 3.0, users are now
able to both encapsulate their browser session and create a list of trusted Web
sites used for confidential transactions such as banking, online trading or
Intranet sites.
Once defined, these trusted sites will always open within
the “privacy zone,” thereby preventing identity thieves from stealing or
gaining access to sensitive information such as social security numbers,
banking information, or passwords. With BufferZone Pro 3.0, consumers can
safely browse their favorite Web sites, as well as shop and bank online,
without being afraid.
BufferZone Pro: How It Works
Based on virtualization technology, BufferZone Pro creates
an impenetrable barrier that isolates Internet activity like Web browsing,
instant messaging and peer-to-peer downloads, from the actual underlying PC’s
operating system. This approach eliminates the need for file and traffic
scanning as well as analysis of malicious code. Similarly, BufferZone Pro
requires no signatures or security updates to perform its work. Its “set and
forget” approach not only provides constant, always on protection, but also
acts as an ideal partner for desktop firewalls and existing anti-virus
solutions.
In addition to browser security, BufferZone Pro protects PCs
from downloaded content such as files or binaries. Consumers can use downloaded
documents, music files, or applications as they always have. The product
ensures that such activity will always happen within an isolated environment;
even if a file is infected, it will be contained within the “buffer zone”.
"The staggering rise in new and more sophisticated
Web-based attacks makes it clear that a new approach to endpoint security is
needed," said Eric Ogren, principal analyst at the Ogren Group.
"Organizations should be looking more to virtual approaches that isolate a
browser and other executables to prevent a PC from becoming permanently
infected in the first place."
For more information
on Trustware contact Hanni Itah, hitah@sspr.com at S&S Public Relations.
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