McAfee, Inc. announced recently the launch of McAfee Mobile Security Risk Management, a new approach that will enable mobile operators to counter the increasing threats posed by malicious and abusive content and create a secure framework on which to build future services.

The approach enables mobile operators to understand and mitigate security risks to their business, protect and give peace of mind to customers and avoid the negative impact on their brand and business from malicious attacks.

The solution is comprised of three modules which can be delivered individually or as an integrated solution:
1. ASSESS
McAfee Mobile ASSESS lays the foundation of McAfee's Mobile Security Risk Management approach, providing up-to-date worldwide mobile threat intelligence placed in the context of a mobile operator environment so that service providers can understand what the current threats are and the specific risk they pose to their business. McAfee's mobile risk assessment enables mobile operators to undertake proactive measures to stay in control of mobile threat developments.

2. PROTECT
McAfee Mobile PROTECT offers effective solutions based on proven technology to secure today's mobile environment and enable future services and revenues. This includes smart content-screening installed on devices, a filtering solution to block known and unknown attacks at the network
gateway level, and an application and content screening package to assure the safety of content offered by operators over their network.

3. RECOVER
McAfee Mobile RECOVER solutions proactively prepare mobile service providers for a potential outbreak and ensure that, in the event of a malicious attack, operators are able to remotely clean devices and restore customer services as quickly as possible. With its longstanding expertise in mobile security, McAfee is able to create tailored solutions to specific devices and known malware in order to disinfect customer handsets quickly and efficiently.

Since 2001, McAfee has been working with NTT DoCoMo to develop the world's first end-to-end solution with security built into each handset and integrated tightly with the carrier's network infrastructure and support systems. The success of this initiative has been recognized by the GSM Association, which shortlisted it in the category "Best Network Quality Initiative" at this year's Global Mobile Awards to be held in Barcelona on February 13.