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CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2008 - Trend Micro, Inc, , a global leader in Internet content security, today announced that Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation (AFCO) has selected Trend Micro LeakProof to help move the company towards full compliance with new corporate data security policies and to protect confidential data on AFCO computers.
AFCO manufactures high-quality electric fuel pumps for some of the largest automotive companies in the world. Recent attention on security in general -- and preventing data leaks in particular -- have given rise to a company wide comprehensive initiative aimed at data security, especially at keeping customer information secure.
Trend Micro LeakProof is protecting the customer and employee privacy and intellectual property of AFCO by monitoring and preventing information leaks at the point of use. LeakProof prevents data leaks with a unique approach that combines endpoint-based policy enforcement with highly accurate fingerprinting and content matching technology. Two key components, the Anti-Leak Client software and the DataDNA Server appliance, collaborate to protect sensitive information assets from data loss, data theft, and insider threats. LeakProof provides AFCO with the broadest protection for all endpoints whether on or offline.
"Information is one of our most valuable assets and AFCO decided to proactively improve our data security," said Lucia Johnson, information and systems services manager at AFCO. "Trend Micro has been a great partner for us as we move towards full compliance with our new corporate data security policies. They provide us with the technical support we need, and the product enhancements show that they understand both our limitations and the evolving requirements for comprehensive data security in our industry."
Trend Micro LeakProof guards AFCO's sensitive information at rest, in use, and in motion. It identifies instances of a violated policy, shows where employee education is needed and allows insights from the monitoring phase to enable fine-tuning of the policy for enforcement actions. LeakProof also provides AFCO with simplified proof of compliance by providing detailed log maps of violations along with an at-a-glance dashboard that quickly highlights problematic activity.
"Many companies like AFCO need to know that their data is secure and is in a place where it is being properly protected and backed up," said Glen Kosaka, director of DLP marketing at Trend Micro. "We work with companies to establish procedures for checking out data and to provide visibility into policy effectiveness so that companies are assured and can prove that they are achieving the desired level of data protection."
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at http://www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the threats. Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these products and solutions are powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network, a next generation cloud-client content security infrastructure designed to protect customers from Web threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit http://www.trendmicro.com.
About AFCO
Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation (AFCO), located in Anderson, South Carolina, is a multinational joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH of Germany and DENSO International America. This collaboration combines advanced Japanese and German engineering and technology to produce a superior automotive high pressure, turbine-type electric fuel pump.
AFCO employs over 320 associates and is recognized as an award-winning supplier of high quality products. AFCO, whose customers include BMW, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Saturn, Harley-Davidson, Mitsubishi, General Motors, and Daimler-Chrysler, has a history of competitive pricing and on-time delivery.
