Specialised unit will be a single window solution provider for IT Security

Dubai, 22 October 2007: Jumbo Electronics' specialized business unit - Jumbo Enterprise Solution Division (Jumbo ESD) has recently announced the launch of a unit that will provide high end solutions for Information Security with a specialized IT security team. This places Jumbo ESD in a strong position as a single window solution provider for the entire range of IT Security requirements.

Jumbo ESD has emerged as one of the proven market leaders in providing enterprise wide IT solutions and services for the GCC. The division is capable of not only providing products for Information Security Controls, it is additionally equipped to provide consultation, implementation of controls, review audits and product supply. This is possible with the development of a unique methodology for consultation and implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) by Jumbo ESD.

Mr. Arvind Sahay, Head - Jumbo ESD, said: "We commit ourselves to provide world-class  ISMS solutions & services through a structured approach, designed to pervade every area of information security. We develop tailor-made security strategies to suit the specialized needs of our clients by assessing specific security requirements, identifying threats and potential risks, and defining the action necessary to mitigate them.

He added: "We believe our business model, together with our methodology, in-house expertise and experience along with our global alliances deliver a winning proposition to our customers and result in world-class deliverables in every project we undertake."

In a business environment where information security is becoming increasingly critical and any disruption of information and business systems can lead to serious repercussions involving critical losses.

Jumbo ESD understands the need for specialized attention and having constantly pre-empted the scenario has been able to conceptualise and implement personalized IT security solution programmes for the various business sectors. These include Banking & Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Engineering & Contracting, Trading, Food, Healthcare, Logistics and Government.

Jumbo ESD provides the services and solutions under five categories  - Consulting, Training, Technical Services, Managed Security Services and Solutions.  

Consulting includes ISMS, ISO 27001, Gap Analysis of ISO 27001, Information Security Policies and Procedures formulation, Risk Assessment, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), COBIT.  Corporate Training is provided for ISMS, ISO 27001, BCMS and Application Security.

Technical Services covers Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Network Security Architecture Review & Design, Technical Audit, Application Security Testing, Wireless Security Audit, Digital Forensics and Desktop Audit.

Managed Security Services are Log & Event Analysis, Periodical Audits, Implementation of Patches & Upgrades, Incident Management, Monitor & Review the security policies, Suggesting improved corrective and preventive measures.

Solutions are Antivirus (Kaspersky), IPS & IDS (Symantec, McAfee, ISS), Firewall (Juniper, Borderware), EIM/Content Filter (Websense, ), Back up and Network Storage (HP, Veritas, IBM).

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Jumbo Electronics LLC
Jumbo Electronics is one of the biggest names in the field of consumer electronics, information technology, telecommunications, home appliances, office automation and entertainment in the UAE and is amongst the first transnational corporations with a well spread out network of 31 retail stores and 9 service centres across the emirates. 

A partner for the world's leading brands, Jumbo's retail and distribution network have made it a natural choice for manufacturers who want to tap into the growing Middle East market. One of the largest distributors of Sony products in the world, the company has an enviable line-up of various other international brands in its portfolio including Acer, Apple, Brother, LG, Palm, Creative, Dell, Dyson, Epson, Fujitsu, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Kenwood, Lenovo, Linksys, Motorola, I-mate, Nokia, Samsung, Sendo, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Supra, Toshiba, etc.

From modest beginnings in 1974, Jumbo's remarkable progress into being a consumer electronics giant has been built with an uncompromising adherence to quality. Jumbo's principal divisions - Sony Division, Retail Division, IT Division, Telecom Division and Channel Sales Division work seamlessly with the Corporate Business Division, with support from the Jumbo Services Division, to set new benchmarks in customer service.

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