DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro
(TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global pioneer in security software and
solutions, today announced its partnership with the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialized
agency for information and communication technologies, in support
of its Global Cybersecurity Agenda. This relationship will better
equip ITU's 193 Member States, as well as more than 700
private-sector entities and academic institutions, with the latest
information to fight cyber threats globally. The collaboration was
commemorated at ITU Telecom World 2013 in Bangkok, Nov.
19-22.
Through this partnership, Trend Micro will provide institutional
expertise and research to the ITU, in addition to resources from
the company's Internet Safety for Kids & Families initiative.
This includes global threat reports, access to a worldwide network
of TrendLabs researchers and threat alert updates.
"This partnership reinforces Trend Micro's mission and
commitment to making the world safe for exchanging digital
information," said Raimund Genes, CTO, Trend Micro. "We look
forward to further contributing to global cybersecurity and are
proud to have earned the trust of ITU to be at the forefront of
suppressing dangerous online activity. Our open and ongoing
exchange of research, resources and technology will play an
important role in helping ITU inform key stakeholders about current
and future cyber threats that can impact their respective
constituencies."
Trend Micro and ITU will distribute co-branded information to
key influencers and audiences on a regular basis. Alerts will be
activated as needed in real-time via ESCAPE, ITU's secure
communication portal that disseminates important information,
including details about global implications and mitigation
procedures for high-impact threat incidents.
"As part of our emphasis on connecting the world through a
seamless communications system, it is important to make sure that
cyber threats don't undermine our cause," said ITU
Secretary-General Hamadoun I. Toure.
"By making the latest research and resources available, Trend Micro
is supporting our vision by providing expertise and resources to
help people avoid being victimized by criminal and irresponsible
online behavior. They are well equipped to provide our leadership
base with necessary information to protect citizens."
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated a global
leader in security software, rated number one in server security
(IDC, 2013), strives to make the world safe for exchanging digital
information. Built on 25 years of experience, our solutions for
consumers, businesses and governments provide layered data security
to protect information on mobile devices, endpoints, gateways,
servers and the cloud. Trend Micro enables the smart protection of
information, with innovative security technology that is simple to
deploy and manage, and fits an evolving ecosystem. All of our
solutions are powered by cloud-based global threat intelligence,
the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, and are
supported by over 1,200 threat experts around the globe. For
more information, visit TrendMicro.com.
About ITU
ITU is the leading United Nations agency for
information and communication technology. For nearly 150 years, ITU
has coordinated the shared global use of the radio spectrum,
promoted international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits,
worked to improve communication infrastructure in the developing
world, and established the worldwide standards that foster seamless
interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From
broadband networks to new-generation wireless technologies,
aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy,
satellite-based meteorology and converging fixed-mobile phone,
Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to
connecting the world. www.itu.int
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