McAfee, Inc. and Citadel Security Software, Inc. Named Finalists in SC Magazine Reader Trust Awards

McAfee, Inc. and Citadel Security Software, Inc. Named Finalists in SC Magazine Reader Trust Awards

McAfee and Citadel Policy Management and Mobile Device Security Solutions Receive Industry Recognition

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), the leader in security risk management, today announced that three of its security solutions have been selected as finalists for SC Magazine's annual Reader Trust Awards. McAfee® Policy Enforcer and McAfee's recently acquired Citadel Hercules® Enterprise Vulnerability Management Suite are finalists for Best Policy Management Solution. McAfee® Mobile Security for Carriers is a finalist for Best Mobile Device Security Solution. McAfee's products were selected from more than 600 nominations by more than 9,000 industry professionals. Winners of the Reader Trust Awards will be announced at an event on Feb. 6, 2007, in San Francisco.

SC Magazine Editor in Chief Illena Armstrong said, "innovations like what we've seen from companies like McAfee and Citadel demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the IT security industry. They represent breakthroughs that will benefit our readers and, in turn, corporate users of technology."

"McAfee is dedicated to providing consumers and businesses the best security risk management products available in the market," stated Vimal Solanki, senior director of product marketing, McAfee, Inc. "It's an honor to have our products validated by industry leaders and readers of security- focused SC Magazine."

McAfee® Policy Enforcer mitigates the risk to corporate assets posed by noncompliant systems. It combines powerful yet flexible policy control with a wide range of enforcement methods to protect the network. Its agent-on-demand feature quickly scans managed and guest systems against system policies, as noncompliant systems are automatically blocked or quarantined.

Citadel Hercules® Enterprise Vulnerability Management Suite facilitates airtight security by effectively managing policy. Methods are tailored to the end-users' specifications, resulting in comprehensive protection and fully integrated and automated options. Functionality is accessed from a centralized management point to put the power back into the hands of IT security administrators.

McAfee® Mobile Security for Carriers decreases the security gap between wired and mobile networks. It is unobtrusive and extremely effective, capable of detecting the presence of malware in less than 200 milliseconds at multiple network entry and exit points and eliminating the malware before its dissemination.

For more information on the SC Magazine Reader Trust Awards, please visit: http://www.scmagazine.com/us/awards/categories/readerstrust

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McAfee Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, 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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