McAfee launches new security solution for Android devices

By Ashwin Ananthapadmanabhan

McAfee launches new security solution for Android devices


McAfee has announced its new security solution for Android-based embedded systems. Called McAfee Application Control for Android, it is claimed to be the only security solution that resides in the Android kernel, embedded in the operating system.

The application provides users with protection from the installation or execution of a malicious application on an Android-based device. It also provides protection at the application layer to Android devices.

Rishi Bhargava, vice president of product management, Embedded Security at McAfee, said:
McAfee is the only security technology provider that provides enforceable security by residing in the Android kernel space. As Android kernel has been adopted on core Linux platform, it was a natural ground for us to extend our whitelisting solution capabilities to Android. As Android continues to grow in its adoption, McAfee is committed to making this platform as secure and trusted as other common embedded developer platforms.
The McAfee Embedded Control solution is said to provide tamper proof protection, operational control of devices in the field and ease of management with Android devices. Prior to this, embedded engineers had only a single operating system option –Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)– if they wanted to have enforceable security capabilities for their embedded system.

According to the company, McAfee Embedded Control blocks unauthorised applications and changes on fixed-function, point-of-service infrastructures, including retail devices, medical devices, industrial control systems, office equipment, gaming devices, automotive, and various military and aerospace devices.

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