Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/21/2009 -- Quick Heal Technologies, a leading provider of Internet security solutions, announced that the Quick Heal Internet Security 2010 suite has now achieved ICSA Labs Anti-Virus Certification on Windows XP. ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, offers vendor-neutral testing and certification of security products. Enterprises worldwide rely on ICSA Labs to set and apply objective testing and certification criteria for measuring product compliance and performance.
With a focus on providing its customers a secure work environment, Quick Heal Technologies is a leader and innovator in the development of new and enhanced technology to keep threats at bay. The certification adds a new dimension to its products’ efficiency and global acclaim. ICSA Labs certification is a high-quality benchmark that verifies the trustworthiness of security products.
The ICSA Labs' Anti-Virus Certification Program provides the user community with the assurance that all ICSA Labs Certified anti-virus products comply with industry-accepted criteria. To achieve the ICSA Labs Anti-Virus Certification, products must meet all criteria for detection of malware in desktops and servers. Products are required to detect 100 percent of the viruses in several test sets, including the current In The Wild List.
“Quick Heal Internet Security has met ICSA Lab’s rigorous testing criteria to earn its Anti-Virus Desktop Certification for the first time,” said Andrew Hayter, anti-malcode program manager, ICSA Labs. “This is critical, as our anti-malcode certification program provides businesses and consumers alike with up-to-date and valuable information that can help them select the right anti-virus products and vendors for their specific needs.”
"We are excited to have Quick Heal Internet Security, ICSA Labs certified. It is a re-assurance about our dedication to provide our customers with reliable and highly effective product" said Sanjay Katkar, Chief Technology Officer at Quick Heal. "It gives our customers confidence of being safe by using our product on their computers," concluded Sanjay.
About ICSA Labs
ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, offers vendor-neutral testing and certification of security products. Many of the world's top security vendors submit their products for testing and certification at ICSA Labs. Businesses rely on ICSA Labs to authoritatively set and apply objective testing and certification criteria for measuring product compliance and reliability. For more information about ICSA Labs, please visit: http://www.icsalabs.com.
About Quick Heal Technologies
Quick Heal Technologies established in 1993, is a leading developer of IT security software under “Quick Heal” Brand. It caters to enterprise security solutions and individual computer security needs as well. It is committed to relentlessly tackling its customer’s toughest security challenges. Its innovative solutions empower home users, corporate and public sector by giving comprehensive and total protection by combining both proactive and reactive technologies seamlessly using trusted signature base detection as well as advanced DNA scan technology. Quick Heal is present in 50 countries globally apart from its well entrenched network in India.