LEE, MA--(Marketwired - May 28, 2013) - Wave Systems Corp . (
"Cyber threats have become a global epidemic," said Zeyad Albattal, CEO, QWAED Technologies. "Wave provides an innovative approach that builds on industry-standard hardware built directly into the endpoint. This gives QWAED the opportunity to do what it does best -- quickly and effectively deploy a trusted IT security strategy that offers best-in-class protection for our customers."
QWAED's customers are faced with increasingly dangerous cyber threats. Last year, cyberattacks halted crude oil and gas supplies, and crippled the operations of Middle East's largest oil and gas companies. These attacks, which compromised more than 30,000 computers, sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East -- heightening cybersecurity awareness throughout the region.
With Wave's comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for managing data protection, authentication and malware detection (Wave's software security management and Scrambls for securing the cloud and social media), QWAED can deliver secure business solutions to their clients, which will empower them to:
- Make device safe to lose. Wave manages Opal self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
- Safely and securely encrypt files uploaded to cloud storage services like Dropbox™ or Microsoft SkyDrive™.
- Eliminate passwords. Enable virtual smartcards for second factor authentication or protect credentials while using Microsoft DirectAccess.
- Ensure that only known devices are allowed on known networks. Wave establishes persistent device identity that can't be spoofed.
"Wave's end point security protection enables QWAED to provide secure solutions in major sectors across Saudi Arabia," said Joseph Souren, Vice President and General Manager for Wave. "Our data protection solutions simplify authentication and encryption, while working within the Trusted Computing framework -- helping QWAED offer its clients the highest level of protection."
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About QWAED Technologies Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based QWAED Technologies is a consulting and service company specializing in information technology and major infrastructure service sectors throughout Saudi Arabia. QWAED is a project management office company that works in several areas, including IT business solutions, software integration, OEM and security. The company is strategically aligned with international partners such as Fujitsu and has also worked with several government authorities, such as the Royal Guard, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, and the Saudi Telecom Company (STC).
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