DoD will use McAfee tools to provide in-depth protection of the network while providing centralized management of host-based capabilities and enforcing standard configurations of host machines. HBSS will be deployed and used throughout DoD installations worldwide. The task order was awarded to prime contractor BAE Systems under the DISA I-ASSURE contract.

McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention monitors and blocks intrusions by combining signature and behavioral protection with a system firewall. The solution integrates into the McAfee ePO management platform, for accurate, scalable and easy-to-use advanced system protection. With automatic signature updates and zero-day protection, the DoD will be able to provide advanced vulnerability-shielding capabilities, which will cut down on patching and regulatory issues. Using McAfee ePO, administrators can keep protection up to date; configure and enforce security policies; and monitor security status from one centralized console. McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator also manages security postures maintained by other leading security solutions providers.

"Cybersecurity and security risk management are increasingly pressing concerns in the government space," said Mike Carpenter, vice president of federal operations for McAfee, Inc. "Our products are already widely used throughout the civilian, defense and intelligence community networks. We're very pleased that our customers trust McAfee to provide complete solutions for protecting our nation's information security."
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McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. www.mcafee.com

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