Microsoft's Protect Your PC Campaign Gains New Partner

Computer Associates Will Offer Free Desktop Security Suite

Today at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003, Microsoft Corp. announced continuing industry support for its Protect Your PC campaign, demonstrated by a new anti-virus and firewall offering from Computer Associates International Inc. (CA). Starting today, CA will offer its eTrust EZ Armor consumer anti-virus and firewall desktop security suite, including free updates and signatures for a year. The special CA offer includes one year of personal firewall and antivirus protection, including daily virus signature updates. The free software will be available for download through June 30, 2004, from the CA Web site and can be accessed via a link from Microsoft Protect Your PC Web site. CA joins other leading vendors working with Microsoft to increase awareness and education about PC security among customers.

The Protect Your PC campaign is designed to help consumers understand a few simple measures they can take to decrease threats from viruses and other malicious attacks. Customers are encouraged to take three key steps to protect their PCs:

Use an Internet firewall on all PCs and laptops. An Internet firewall can help prevent outsiders from getting to a user's computer through the Internet. Those who use Microsoft® Windows® XP should enable the built-in firewall.

Update their computer. Windows includes the Automatic Update feature Windows Update, which can automatically download the latest Microsoft security updates. Windows 98 SE and Windows Millennium Edition can be updated from https://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.

Use up-to-date anti-virus software. Installing, configuring and maintaining anti-virus protection is essential.

News source: Microsoft PressPass