Symantec in collaboration with VISA International (Asia Pacific), has announced a promotional business package to help VISA business and corporate card holders protect themselves against rising Internet security threats. The promotional package is applicable to Symantec's small business Internet security solutions.
Today internet security is of utmost significance, moreso with growing dependence on the internet for online banking, email correspondence, etc. The latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report recorded an alarming ascent in security threats arising out of malicious code.
Keeping this scenario in mind, Symantec and VISA are offering a solution for customers and small businesses to ensure that their information is secure whilst transacting online.
Vishal Dhupar, country manager, Symantec India, said, "Symantec is pleased to work with VISA to offer their small business customers our range of leading Internet security solutions. Many online threats are motivated by profit with ever high instances of identity theft, extortion, and fraud. Small businesses need to be diligent in keeping their systems up-to-date with the latest security patches and solutions. Symantec is committed to helping its customers ensure that their data and information remains secure and protected no matter what happens."
Michael Cannon, general manager - commercial solutions, Visa International (Asia Pacific), said, "This partnership with Symantec is part of Visa Commercial's effort to provide solutions to cater to small businesses' growing needs. Internet security is as much an IT issue as a business issue today, and we are pleased to be able to jointly offer leading-edge solutions by Symantec to our business and corporate card holders."
Under the terms of the joint promotion, VISA business and corporate card holders can purchase Symantec Client Security 3.0 Small Business Pack through authorized partners in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan till December 31, 2006. The pack is made up of five-user, ten-user, and 25-user packs with consumers standing to get a discount of up to 20 percent.
