Because of the ever-increasing vulnerability of IT systems, and because new and increasingly complex attacks are being devised every day, an organization can face significant challenges in deploying all of the various software components required for security risk management and control.

Besides the cost of the software and updates, total cost of ownership (TCO) considers the reality of your security costs by factoring in the cost of security systems management, including maintenance, reporting analysis and training, which amount to more than half the TCO for security solutions. The largest cost is in manpower, which can make up between 50 to 70 percent of TCO.

Integrated security suites are the answer for reducing your TCO for security software. Because integrated security solutions can offer comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, spam, and phishing along with desktop firewall technology, you get a single integrated solution for reducing your IT security headaches and save time and money in the process. McAfee’s Total Protection Suite (TOPS) is a perfect example of a robust IT security solution that can reduce your TCO for securing your systems.

A Bundle is Cheaper than the Sum of Its Parts

Historically, it’s true that the bundling of software components into a unified suite adds a great deal of functionality at a lower price point than the sum of the components themselves.

An obvious example is Microsoft’s Office product, which combines a number of useful component software tools into an integrated solution at considerable savings over what the software would cost if all components had to be purchased separately.

Savings can be realized even if all of the component pieces aren’t put in use. Suites carry an additional advantage that unused components can be placed into service as the organization’s need change. Because the component pieces are designed to be inherently compatible with each other and much of the functionality is already familiar to the user, time and money are saved in training and configuration.

An Integrated Suite Saves More than Licensing Fees

In the case of McAfee’s Total Protection Suite, the benefit of purchasing a suite of components is not just the savings on licensing fees, this integrated security solution provides a unified management console for reporting and analysis. Centralized management allows you to view the big picture of your overall security status, details on individual users, and management reports.

Gathering your security data into a single view that allows you to see all of your security solutions in one place can mean the difference between responding to security risks in a timely manner and not using the software to its full advantage due to information overload.

Installation is greatly simplified and you spend less time testing security components before you deploy them because you don’t need to test their compatibility with your existing security components. Furthermore, you don’t need to tune the products to function correctly with any of the other security products or components you are using or plan to use in the near future.

Two Sizes Fit All

McAfee’s Total Protection comes in two sizes, so it will fit your organization regardless of its size:

• Total Protection Small Business (SMB)
• Total Protection Enterprise

Both the SMB and Enterprise products are available in two versions – standard and advanced.

The Total Protection SMB version includes:

• Single, centralized management console
• Desktop and file server anti-virus
• Desktop anti-spyware
• Desktop firewall

The Advanced SMB version adds E-mail server anti-virus protection and E-mail anti-spam and anti-virus service.

Total Protection Enterprise includes everything that’s in Total Protection SMB plus:

• Desktop host intrusion protection
• E-mail server anti-spam protection

The Advanced version of Total Protection Enterprise adds Network Access Control.

Get a Grip on Security

Compliance. Evolving threats. Complex networks. All of these demands require an integrated, end-to-end security solution with continuous updates, uninterrupted protection and a single management access point, regardless of your organization’s size. McAfee’s Total Protection Solution can provide that, saving you time, money and headaches.

Contact CopiaTECH today and start getting a grip on your IT security – it’s the right thing to do!

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