2013-03-04 14:32:06 - eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution providers, has announced the launch of eScan 14 SOHO editions with cloud security during its reseller meet in association with TAIT.

With eScan’s constant efforts in improvising the product in accordance with the feedback from its global users, as well as ensuring that it matches the constantly changing security needs of IT users, the new version aims to provide them with a secured computing environment.

eScan 14 with cloud security includes many usability enhancements and improvements in order to deliver superlative protection against emerging threats targeting Windows®-based systems. Power packed with technologies such as eScan Security Network, Advanced Virus Control, MicroWorld Winsock Layer, Non- Intrusive Learning Patterns as well as Domain and IP Reputation Checker, eScan ensures proactive protection even from next generation threats.

The feature rich eScan 14 has been developed to be very light on system resources and does not slowdown

the user’s system. It also includes a new Tile-based GUI making it extremely user-friendly and is highly optimized to increase performance. With its Secure Delete facility under Privacy Control, users can permanently delete files and folders without the fear of having the files retrieved by the use of third-party applications, thus preventing misuse of personal information. While with USB Vaccination, eScan will prevent USB devices from becoming a source of infection. In addition, eScan Rescue Mode will now allow user to boot into a secure environment during system startup without using any optical or USB media.

The cloud-based eScan Security Network ensures protection from latest and unknown threats. In addition to IE and Firefox, eScan will now also support Chrome. Bestowed with unique features such as advanced reporting functionality, Simple License Activation Wizard, Safe Mode Protection, Advanced Parental Control, File Reputation Checks using Cloud, the new improved eScan is all set to redefine a secured digital life to its users.

“Cyber criminals are constantly discovering new ways to target sensitive data such as confidential banking details of SOHO users through targeted Phishing and other means. Today Information Security at endpoints is vital to ensure secured computing experience to your family”, says Mr. Govind Rammurthy, MD & CEO, eScan. He further adds, “eScan’s latest version with Cloud Security is all set to change the dynamics in information security for networks in SOHO segment. The product factors both the threat vectors and infection methods of current as well as future breeds of Malware and is power packed with technologies that can effectively counter them. We are proud to have reached a new milestone in Information Security with the new version of eScan in order to secure the information as well as digital life to IT users across the globe.”

Mr. Sunil Kripalani, Senior Vice President – Global Sales & Marketing, eScan said, “We are extremely excited with the launch of eScan’s version with cloud security. Enhanced growth in the SOHO segment remains one of our key strategic focuses across the globe. Hence, with the new and highly innovative eScan’s latest version with cloud security, we look forward to intensify our growth in the home user segment. eScan has a mission to provide simple and effective security solutions to ensure smooth computing experience to its customers.”

On the occasion of launch of eScan latest version, Mr. Anil Gupta, AVP – India, eScan said, “We are delighted to offer the latest version of eScan with Cloud Security to our IT users in SOHO segment. We are sure that the enhanced version that is specially designed to meet their security needs will not only strengthen the trust that our customers have on eScan, but also help us enhance our market reach in India. This will also help our channel partners in getting more business and thereby more revenues and profits.”


About eScan:
eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus & Content Security solutions for Desktops & Servers is developed and marketed by MicroWorld. It is powered by innovative and futuristic technologies, such as MWL Technology, DIRC Technology, NILP Technology, and sophisticated Anti-Virus Heuristic Algorithms that not only provides protection from current threats, but also provides proactive protection against evolving threats. eScan provides 24x7 free remote support facility, integrated in the software to help customers to get their malware related issues resolved in the fastest possible time-frame. It has achieved several certifications and awards from some of the most prestigious testing bodies, notable among them being Virus Bulletin, AV-Comparatives, West Coast Labs (Checkmark), ICSA, and PCSL labs. Combining the power of various technologies, eScan provides Multi-level Real-time Protection to Computers and Networks.