IBM declared it has joined with BitDefender to include that company's antivirus and antispyware technologies into its Internet Security Systems division's endpoint security products.
IBM's Proventia Desktop Endpoint Security available on the market today comprises a personal firewall, intrusion-prevention software and behavior-based virus prevention. ISS said it joined with Bucharest, Romania-based BitDefender to add conventional, signature-based antivirus and antispyware protections.
"We continue to add layers of defense to our existing integrated security platform to provide customers with a robust, centrally managed security solution that can help customers avoid the need to implement additional products to deal with each emerging threats," said Greg Adams, vice president of product development for IBM ISS.
ISS anticipates having the integrated antivirus and antispyware available in Proventia Desktop Endpoint Security software by year-end.
