VADS partners with Webroot to deliver cloud based mobile protection

VADS has announced its partnership with Webroot to provide cloud-based antimalware endpoint and mobile protection in India. Through this agreement VADS will be an authorized distributor in India for Webroot Secure Anywhere endpoint solutions for consumer and business customers.

Expansion of affordable Internet connectivity and the proliferation of mobile devices have greatly increased the number of online users, and also given rise to increased cyber attacks. According to a recent report, the growing internet penetration in India will reach 240 mn users in 2014, and spiraling mobile adoption, particularly with 4G to be launched soon, are driving consumers and businesses to ramp up cyber security efforts.

As a result, customers are quickly adopting Webroot's cloud-based endpoint and mobile protection. Webroot's security solutions are widely known for their superior performance and advanced real-time threat intelligence, which protects users against malware, phishing attacks and other web threats. Unlike traditional security solutions, Webroot Secure Anywhere installs and scans in seconds, and doesn't require security updates or signature database downloads which consume network bandwidth and leave users exposed.

"VADS is committed to bring innovative technologies to India, and we are constantly looking for better ways to deliver value to our customers. Traditional ‘reactive' approaches to endpoint security are very cumbersome and unable to cope with the current onslaught of malicious programs. By partnering with Webroot, VADS we can offer our customers a 100% cloud enabled solution that delivers real-time endpoint protection," said Ramesh Tuli, business manager for VADS.

"To displace the legacy of traditional endpoint security, dependent on signature files and outdated technology, we wanted to align with a distributor with relevant domain expertise and an outlook to add value at every stage of the business. By complimenting Webroot Secure anywhere with VADS comprehensive distribution network in India, customers can gain access to Webroot's complete product offerings and easily and quickly scan their systems to identify potential issues and common sources of problems and security risks," said Crispin Kerr, MD, Webroot Asia-Pacific.