Viatel and ScanSafe launch hosted security service

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Business ISP Viatel has launched WebControl, a security product which offers protection by filtering browsed content and blocking threats at source.

Viatel has partnered with Software as a Service (SaaS) provider

Scansafe to deliver the software, and it will work by directing all corporate web traffic through its dedicated servers where it is analysed before displaying the content to the end user.

"Our customers want their bandwidth to be cleaned at source without having to worry about the risk to business reputation or operations that can result from web security breaches," said Arjan Van Proosdij, security product manager at Viatel.

"While many of our clients do not have the in-house resources to monitor Web use and threats, others don't want the time and cost of managing another vendor relationship."

He argued that malware would be a serious threat to businesses in 2008 and the web would be the primary source of infection, so products such as WebControl would be vital for IT productivity.

"With the web being an essential part of day-to-day business life, companies simply cannot afford to neglect security in this area. When you also consider that many employees are also browsing social networking sites such as Facebook, it is becoming increasingly important to make sure that employees stay productive and corporate web use is safe and secure."

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