[OPLINTECH] PC Security Shield Virus Protection Offering

[Don Nuss]

PC Security Shield Virus Protection

One of OPLIN’s primary duties is to ensure the security and integrity of its network. Part of this job includes the prevention of spreading computer viruses. We do take steps to protect the OPLIN e-mail server from virus propagation. However, this is just one step in protecting the OPLIN Intranet as a whole. To continue to move towards complete protection, OPLIN needs the help of each individual library. 

OPLIN can only try to protect the outer borders of the Intranet; it’s up to each library to protect its own sphere. OPLIN does not endorse any one Anti-Virus product, but believes that it is vital for libraries to have an AV product that’s up-to-date. With increased network security in mind, OPLIN has reached out to several AV providers in an effort to help libraries save money and protect their own individual local area networks. OPLIN is pleased to announce that it has been able to negotiate a great price for virus protection with PC Security Shield. The pricing matrix and other product details are as follows:


The Shield Pro 2006:  antivirus & firewall protection
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 5.00	$ 5.00		100+	$ 5.00	$ 5.00

The Shield Deluxe:  antivirus & anti-malware protection
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 5.00	$ 5.00		100+	$ 5.00	$ 5.00


PC Security Shield has also included aggressive pricing for other security titles to help round out your library’s security needs. 

Spam Shield:  spam / junk mail filtering for MS Outlook & Express
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 5.00	N/A		100+	$ 4.00	n/a

WinShredder:  permanently delete data using top grade shredding
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 4.00	N/A		100+	$ 3.00	n/a

MyRegistryCleaner:  registry cleaner with complete backup
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 2.00	$ 2.00		100+	$ 1.00	$ 0.50

Privacy Defender 3.0:  anti-malware with weekly updates
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 3.00	$ 0.50		100+	$ 2.00	$ 0.50

Shield Firewall:  personal firewall with ‘clean-slate’ and ‘safe-surf’ features
Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 		Qty	 Cost 	 Renewal 
10-100	$ 3.00	N/A		100+	$ 2.00	n/a


These prices represent the total cost per computer protected by PC Security Shield, and they’re based on coverage through June 2007. OPLIN has also arranged with PC Security Shield to extend this offer to your staff for home use. All of the products come with free technical support via phone or e-mail, and are backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Also, with each order of 20 or more products, libraries will receive an evaluation copy of PC Security Shield’s other Internet security software at no extra charge. Free trial versions are available for evaluation at <http://www.pcsecurityshield.com/>. 

PC Security Shield will honor this pricing directly - all orders must be made through PC Security Shield and not through OPLIN. To take advantage of this offer, please contact Kevin Collins at (561) 994-8186 ext. 226 or Kevin at PCSecurityShield.com. 

PC Security Shield’s regional offices are located at:

PCSecurityShield
7601 N. Federal Hwy 200A 
Boca Raton, FL 33487 

Please note that it is up to your library to determine which solution best fits your needs. OPLIN does not require you to purchase from any specific vendor. Likewise, if you are able to obtain the same product from another trusted vendor, please feel free to use your own contacts.  

OPLIN is working with other Anti-Virus vendors to provide additional options for your library. Watch for more e-mails from us and monitor www.oplin.org/security/ for more details soon. 





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Don Nuss
Technology Manager
The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Voice (614) 728-5252 FAX (614) 728-5256
2323 West Fifth Ave., Suite 130 
Columbus, OH 43204