OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Businessestoday face many security threats that can adversely affect theiroperations -- and their bottom line. Computer hackers, viruses, spyware andeven employees can pose challenges that make security as essential astelephone and Internet service.

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To help reduce the number of business victims, EMBARQ has createdEMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions, a complete, yet simple security suiteto protect information and resources critical to business operations andproductivity. EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions combats multiple riskswith a portfolio of options, including software, hardware and network-basedsolutions.

'Our research has shown that at least half of all businesses believe thatdata security is one of the most pressing issues they face,' said Susan Sarna,vice president of marketing and product management for EMBARQ. 'No onesecurity measure can protect them from all threats, so we worked with securityindustry leaders to develop a one-stop security toolbox. Our portfolio letsbusinesses pick the appropriate level of security to manage risk according totheir unique needs.'

The EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions portfolio includes desktop,network and e-mail security, as well as continuity services such as back-up,recovery and re-routing. Each of the security services included in theportfolio can be purchased individually or together using affordable monthlypayments.

    The portfolio includes three categories of services:
    -- Desktop Security Services -- McAfee Total Protection Service and McAfee       Total Protection Service-Advanced expand essential 24/7 security needs       to an entire network. A centralized, web-based management console makes       it easy for small businesses to customize security policies and get       status reports on all connected computers. The Advanced option is for       customers who own a unique e-mail domain name and a mail server with a       static IP address. The award-winning McAfee product suite is an       all-in-one, managed and hosted security solution that economically       protects against viruses, spyware, spam, hackers and identity theft.
    -- Network Security Services -- Unified Protection and Compliance Service       is a managed security service solution that offers around-the-clock       protection of the network perimeter by providing flexible policies and       service plans that include 24/7 monitoring and management.