BitDefender launches Total Security 2011 today to offer consumers a simplified and enhanced way to safeguard their online world

BitDefender^®, an award winning provider of innovative internet security solutions, has today announced the launch of BitDefender Total Security 2011, which offers comprehensive protection against the latest viruses, spyware, phishing and identity theft attacks. Total Security 2011 includes antivirus, firewall and network management tools, file encryption, online back-up and automatic hourly updates.

BitDefender’s unique Adaptive Design user interface allows consumers to customise the product to match their unique needs as well as create shortcuts to gaming or laptop modes, further optimising how BitDefender interacts with the system and network. Additionally, performance optimisation features in BitDefender 2011 help users keep their entire system safe without slowing down other applications and processes.

BitDefender 2011offers users a simplified experience and more information to answer questions about online security. All BitDefender products include a streamlined installation, smart user tips, a video library of tutorials to guide users through the product features and configuration plus free 24-hour technical support.

“Security isn’t simply a matter of locking everything out; it’s a series of carefully managed choices, balancing the needs of users with the realities of the digital world. Connectivity has taken the personal computer into new realms - online gaming, e-learning, collaborative workgroups - launching a new era of personal security,” said Vince Hwang, BitDefender Global Director, Product Delivery. “BitDefender 2011 products address this significant change in the security landscape by continuing to provide superior protection from online attacks, while offering major improvements to system performance and the ability for users to personalise their settings to best match their individual style and needs.”

Other BitDefender Total Security 2011 enhancements include: 

Protection

• Enhanced Detection - BitDefender 2011 products provide multi-layered, proactive technologies to hunt down and eliminate the latest threats in seconds.
• Quick Scan - This feature means better detection and improved response time to the most frequent and riskiest activities on the computer.
• Search Advisor - BitDefender 2011 includes phishing warnings for search results and safety ratings for all websites that may contain spyware or inappropriate content.

Speed

• Smart Scan - Optimised scanning technology skips known safe files for faster scan speed and lower system load. It prevents slowdown by adjusting settings to match available memory.
• Enhanced Game and Laptop Modes - Special task modes ensure seamless and secure computing, prolong battery life, or reduce system load and interruptions by delaying requests during favourite activities.

Personalisation

• Adaptive Design - The new Adaptive Design user interface streamlines installation into push-button simplicity and allows users to choose Basic presets or move beyond to Intermediate or Expert settings.
• Dashboard Shortcuts - All BitDefender 2011 products enable users with specific needs, like parents and gamers, to create their own dashboard and shortcuts to frequently-used functions.
• Smart Tips - BitDefender 2011 now includes a series of personalised suggestions, warnings and safeguards that are relevant to the user’s recent activity.

In addition to BitDefender Total Security 2011, BitDefender has also launched BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 and BitDefender Internet Security 2011. 

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 gives PCs fast, proactive protection against the latest viruses, spyware, and identity theft attacks - all managed through a user-friendly and customisable dashboard.

BitDefender Internet Security 2011 provides Internet-connected families with the latest protection against Web-based attacks, faster performance for secure online gaming and unrivalled parental controls.

For a full list of BitDefender 2011 features and benefits by product, please visit www.bitdefender.co.uk or follow BitDefender on Twitter for daily malware alerts.