Tata Comms partners with F-Secure

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Tata Communications, a telecom service provider, announced that it had partnered with F-Secure, a provider of security as a service through ISPs and mobile operators, to offer mobile phone security services in India.

Thus, Tata Communications would be the first to offer F-Secure’s award winning complete mobile security package, which includes virus protection, malware protection and an integrated firewall, to over 50 million smartphone users in India.

Mukul Sood, VP, Content and Applications, Tata Communications Ltd., said, said: “Mobile security must not be an afterthought. Tata Communications is committed to provide customers with the easiest and the most comprehensive security solution for all devices (PC, Server, Mobile).”

Venu Palakirti, sales director, India and SAARC Region, F-Secure Corporation, said, “Most mobile phone users are aware that malware can infect a mobile device via Bluetooth, SMS, MMS or through the internet but fail to have security software installed. Our solution enables smartphone users to enjoy the full potential of their devices without the fear of mobile threats.”

Mobile Security protects the mobile from spyware and espionage software that may monitor and record all the actions on a mobile phone, including voice calls, SMS, multimedia and e-mail messages. It safeguards phones from unwanted billing (caused by viruses that are trying to propagate/infiltrate) and additionally protects the handheld device from becoming unusable due to malware.

The suite supports all main mobile operating system platforms like Windows Mobile, Symbian and UIQ, and delivers real-time, invisible and automated safety with easy to use firewall rule sets and automatic over-the-air antivirus update. The firewall provides additional security for all mobile devices that access public networks like Wi-Fi.