Pointsec Mobile Technologies announced the release of Pointsec for Symbian 3.0 S60 Edition, a new version of its security solution that offers data protection and access control for business users with Nokia Eseries handsets. Supported models include the Nokia E50, Nokia E60, Nokia E61, Nokia E62, and Nokia E70.

Pointsec for Symbian 3.0 S60 Edition automatically encrypts and decrypts sensitive information on the fly, without need of user interaction. This is the first solution for protecting data stored on S60 devices using real-time encryption. This major version release is compliant to Open Mobile Alliance standards and supports the Intellisync Device Management solution from Nokia. Pointsec also offers tools for centralized administration of encryption. Users who accidentally lock their devices can regain access by calling their helpdesk and completing the secure Remote Help challenge/response procedure with the Pointsec webRH product.

Pointsec for Symbian 3.0 S60 Edition provides protection for all kinds of information, including SMS and email messages, calendar, Microsoft Word or PowerPoint files, and data on removable media. It supports central management using Pointsec profiles, that allow IT and security management to create, change, and apply the organization's security policies on all mobile users.

"To enable truly mobile enterprises, customers need to extend their security and IT management frameworks to embrace wireless devices", said Ian Browde, Director, Business Development, Enterprise Solutions, Nokia. "Pointsec's solutions help us enable this vision, and their new S60 version adds key security capabilities for customers who standardize on the Nokia Eseries devices."