Kaspersky Lab, a leading provider of security solutions that protect against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, crimeware, rootkits, phishing, hacker attacks and spam, today announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition is the first to earn a Windows Server 2008 software certification. Windows Server 2008 certification guarantees that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition is fully compatible with this platform and provides the highest level of integration with its technologies. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition was one of more than 300 applications that were eligible for certification based on participation in the Microsoft Early Access Program (EAP) for Windows Server 2008 Software Certification.
 
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition,a component of the Kaspersky Open Space Security suite of solutions, helps businesses protect data on servers running under the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems (including x64 versions) from all types of malicious programs. The product was designed specifically for high-performance corporate servers that experience heavy loads, and can be installed and used in corporate networks of any size. Its reliability and effectiveness, combined with high performance and flexible administration, provide a unique level of protection for corporate servers running on the Windows Server platform.
 
"Microsoft is very pleased that Kaspersky Lab is a leading innovator, developing solutions that take advantage of the advanced security and core functionality of Windows Server 2008," said Steve Bell, senior product manager of Windows Server marketing at Microsoft. "By certifying their anti-virus solution, Kaspersky Lab is helping customers deploy their solutions on Windows Server 2008 with confidence."
 
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition supports the Server Core installation mode and utilises new and advanced Windows Server 2008 technologies such as Terminal Services, Remote Applications and Terminal Services Gateway, allowing for further optimisation of malware scanning processes.
 
“Today Windows Server 2003 is the most popular operating system for servers in the world. We believe that Windows Server 2008 will eventually surpass its predecessor and become the new common standard for corporate servers,” said Alexey Kalgin, deputy product marketing director at Kaspersky Lab.“And we are proud that we are the first IT-security company in the world to offer its clients a solution which is certified for Windows Server 2008.”
 
Windows Server 2008 software certification consists of approximately 100 tests that independently confirm an application's compliance with best practices for compatibility, security, reliability, and availability on the new platform, while ensuring the software performs in a 64-bit environment. The certification identifies top-performing technologies that are ready to deploy in mission-critical environments. Details about Windows Server 2008 software certification, its test framework, and the Early Access Program are available at www.innovateonwindowsserver.com.   

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab delivers the world’s most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, spyware, crimeware, hackers, phishing, and spam. Kaspersky Lab products provide superior detection rates and the industry’s fastest outbreak response time for home users, SMBs, large enterprises and the mobile computing environment. Kaspersky® technology is also used worldwide inside the products and services of the industry’s leading IT security solution providers. Learn more at www.kaspersky.co.uk. For the latest on antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and other IT security issues and trends, visit www.viruslist.com.

About Kaspersky Open Space Security

Kaspersky® Open Space Security is a customisable security suite expressly designed to protect enterprise information systems from disruption by existing and potential cyber threats. Combining antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware and protection against phishing and rootkits in one package, the solution combines the use of traditional signature-based anti-virus technology with the ability to monitor system processes to look for malicious programs. The software provides separate policies for mobile devices, which take effect when a device is disconnected from the corporate network. Developed to run in a multi-platform environment, the solution’s scalable components ensure increased productivity. The award-winning centralised management console, Kaspersky® Administration Kit, enables centralised installation, configuration, monitoring and management in accordance with your enterprise security policy. A versatile enterprise-focused licensing scheme, support for cluster technology and an extended set of applications secure effective and customisable threat protection. To find our more about Kaspersky Open Space Security, visit http://www.tt-systems.co.uk/products/kaspersky-open-space.html