Avecto Privilege Guard 2.6 Solution Featured in Ovum Technology Audit Report

Independent Analyst Firm Recommends that Large Enterprises Implement Avecto's Privilege Guard as Part of Their Standard Windows Desktop Build

BOSTON and MANCHESTER, England, February 17, 2011 - Avecto, the leader in Windows privilege management, today announced that
it has been featured in a Technology Audit report by independent analyst firm
Ovum. The report, written by Tim Stammers, covers Least Privilege Management,
detailing Avecto's Privilege Guard 2.6 solution.

Avecto Privilege Guard enables IT organizations to deploy secure and
compliant Windows desktops, without compromising a user's ability to perform
their day to day role. With Privilege Guard, users are empowered with the
privileges they require, which leads to increased productivity and a
reduction in desktop support costs. Privilege Guard eliminates the need to
assign admin rights to users and allows enterprises to dynamically assign
these rights to applications, tasks and scripts. By enabling users to log on
to Windows desktops and servers with minimal rights, Privilege Guard empowers
them to execute their role effectively, whilst increasing security,
simplifying compliance with industry regulations, and reducing support costs.

In the report, Ovum recommends implementing a policy of least privilege
management as a way to ensure organizations minimize exposure to risk and
improve their security posture. Ultimately, the report suggests that using a
software solution, such as Avecto Privilege Guard, will allow organizations
to grant user privileges in a more flexible way.

According to Tim Stammers, the report's lead author, "Businesses with
1,000 end users or more should consider including Privilege Guard as part of
their standard desktop build." Stammers goes on to say that, "As well as
lowering the cost of desktop support, Privilege Guard increases desktop
security and has very strong prospects of delivering rapid return on
investment."

The report also compares Privilege Guard to User Account Control (UAC)
with a focus on its capabilities for implementing least privilege management
in the enterprise. "Unlike UAC, Privilege Guard enables users to log on with
a standard user account and does not require them to have access to an
administrative account. It works seamlessly with UAC and will eliminate
inappropriate UAC prompts. It allows granular adjustments of the rights
granted to individual applications and end users."

"We are honored to be included in Ovum's report. It provides strong
validation for the strength of our solution and our position as the market
leader in delivering Windows privilege management," said Tony Bolland, CEO of
Avecto. "Avecto is dedicated to helping organizations secure their desktops
through the effective management of admin rights in their Windows
environments whether physical or virtual. Increasingly as organisations
migrate to Microsoft's latest operating system, we continue to help them
achieve the 'least risk' Windows 7 desktop."

Register on Avecto's website to receive your complimentary report -
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About Avecto

Avecto is the leader in Windows privilege management, helping
organizations to deploy secure and compliant desktops and servers. With its
award winning Privilege Guard technology, organizations can now empower all
Windows based desktop and server users with the privileges they require to
perform their roles, without compromising the integrity and security of their
systems.

Customers of all sizes rely on Avecto to reduce operating expenses and
strengthen security across their Windows based environments. Our mission is
to enable our customers to lower operating costs and improve system security
by implementing least privilege. Avecto is building a worldwide channel of
partners and system integrators and is headquartered in Manchester, UK. For
more information, visit www.avecto.com.

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Donna Shaw - donna.shaw at avecto.com Tel: +44(0)845-519-0114