WebCentral Launches F-Secure's Security as a Service to Protect Customers from Viruses

F-Secure Provides ISP's Customers With Strong, Transparent, Up-to-Date Virus Protection

Espoo, Finland - July 19, 2000

F-Secure, a leading provider of centrally managed, widely distributed security solutions, today announced that WebCentral has selected F-Secure's Security as a Service to protect their customers from viruses and malicious code.

WebCentral is a one-stop-IT-shop for the private and business sectors in northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. WebCentral is a full service Internet provider with 24/7 technical support, web page development, web page hosting, networking solutions, dedicated connections, computer repairs, and is an authorized reseller for Dell Computer.

"We wanted to provide our customers with a remotely managed security system to protect against viruses, " said Jason Lauzer, Vice President at WebCentral. "Our customers love the idea of never having to update their virus software, and with F-Secure's solution, updates are automatically sent to their systems every time they log in." When asked why he chose F-Secure, he said, "Our customers were hit by a virus-outbreak in the past that our anti-virus software at the time did not detect. So, we tried F-Secure Anti-Virus. It not only detected the virus immediately, but it cleaned the systems as well. We've been faithful customers ever since." WebCentral will be providing their customers with anti-virus protection all the way to the desktop as a monthly service. Due to extremely positive initial feedback, the company is looking forward to providing other managed security services to its customers in the near future. "With the F-Secure Policy Manager, adding other managed security services is a breeze," said Bill Hood, Director of North American Business Development. "All of our solutions are managed under one console; so installing and managing personal firewalls, virtual private networks, and stored file encryption for a mobile, distributed clientele, can take place easily from one central location."

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Setting a new standard for Internet Service, WebCentral is committed to providing the very best customer service by continually offering the latest technology advantages to their customers. By providing private and business sectors in northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan with 24/7 technical support, web page development, web page hosting, networking solutions, dedicated connections, computer repairs, and Dell computer reselling services, WebCentral is truly a full service Internet provider. Contact WebCentral at anytime and let them help you with all your Internet and Computer needs at 715-735-7300.