Sprint launched today Sprint Mobile Security, which is powered by Mobile Armor and is the only security solution from any carrier that allows complete end-to-end security management for laptops and mobile handheld devices. It is a new service available in the Sprint Mobility Management portfolio, which also includes billing and device management services and is the only integrated package designed to work across multiple carriers and device and operating system (OS) platforms.

Sprint Mobile Security is designed to meet three major needs: data protection, threat prevention and compliance.

Data Protection

Sprint Mobile Security protects data by enforcing password policies across all devices with fixed, PIN or color-coded credentials. It also allows companies to encrypt individual files or an entire device and memory card using AES or 3DES, and the mobile VPN allows users to securely connect to the corporate intranet while on the go.

Threat Prevention

Sprint Mobile Security protects mobile devices from viruses, worms and Trojans that can infect devices and spread malware via text messages or Bluetooth connectivity. It scans, identifies and removes these malicious codes, and its firewall blocks "denial of service" attacks and restricts network traffic based on source, destination, IP ports and applications. Sprint Mobile Security can also lock and delete data on a device if the device is lost or stolen.

Compliance

Sprint Mobile Security enables companies to enforce policies to ensure that only corporate-sanctioned applications are on their devices and that government and industry regulations are being met. Sprint Mobile Security also offers automatic remediation, which will update non-compliant programs or profiles automatically.

"With Sprint Mobile Security, companies have access to the highest level of security expertise, tools and customer service to ensure complete protection for their unique and evolving enterprise security needs," said Barry Tishgart, director of product marketing for Sprint. "Companies can have confidence knowing that their assets are secure and proprietary data is protected and compliant with corporate policy."