Webroot Appoints Seasoned Security Software Experts To Lead Development Team
Leading Anti-Spyware Software Provider Names Henry "Ric" Rodriguez III to VP of Software Development and David LeBlanc to Chief Software Architect
BOULDER, Colo., May 25, 2005 - Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software and other security technologies for consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the appointment of security software experts Henry "Ric" Rodriguez III and David LeBlanc to the newly created positions of Vice President of Software Development and Chief Software Architect, respectively.
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Prior to joining Webroot, Rodriguez served as Chief Technology Officer at Dynix, a global provider of automation technologies for libraries. At Dynix, Rodriguez was responsible for restructuring the company's existing product offerings, developing a new product strategy and establishing a comprehensive engineering team of over 125 people worldwide. At Webroot, Rodriguez will be responsible for managing and driving the software development and quality assurance teams for the consumer and enterprise versions of the company's award-winning anti-spyware products.
Webroot Software has claimed that there are more than 20 'spies' in every computer in the UK, which can allow hackers to monitor an individual's or a firm's actions online. In addition, some spyware can enable a hacker to take remote control of system, leading to a serious compromise of an organisation's security and confidentiality. "This criminal enterprise we call spyware continues to advance in technology and sophistication, " warns David Moll, chief executive of Webroot Software.
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LeBlanc most recently served as Security Architect for Microsoft's Office division, where he was responsible for helping improve the security of all Microsoft Office products. As Chief Software Architect at Webroot, LeBlanc will be responsible for providing architectural oversight for the development and enhancement of Webroot's award-winning anti-spyware products: Spy SweeperTM and Spy Sweeper Enterprise.
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"As the spyware threat becomes increasing more complex, it is imperative that Webroot continue developing and producing the most technologically advanced anti-spyware products for our customers," said David Moll, CEO of Webroot. "We are extremely confident that both Ric and David possess the technical expertise and experience to develop products that address the dynamic and destructive nature of spyware and continue Webroot's best-of-breed leadership position."
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Prior to his tenure at Dynix, Rodriguez held executive engineering positions at several renowned technology companies including Raindance Communications, Xtra-Online, Borealis Technology and Seagate Software. Rodriguez boasts over 23 years of cross-functional industry experience and has managed teams of 200 employees with operating budgets topping $12.5 million.
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During his six-year tenure at Microsoft, LeBlanc served as a founding member of The Trustworthy Computing Initiative, a group dedicated to advancing and exploring users' trust in computers. LeBlanc is also the co-author of the book "Writing Secure Code", which won the 2003 RSA Industry Innovation Award and is widely renowned as a definitive security resource for software developers. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology.
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"Since Spy Sweeper first debuted, Webroot has been combating spyware - today's most challenging and most prevalent internet security threat - with the most advanced technology and an impressive dedication to R&D that is unparalleled in the industry," said Rodriguez. "David and I are honored and excited to be joining Webroot's leadership team and look forward to extending our market leadership and providing customers with the most advanced proactive spyware protection."
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A three-time recipient of PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award, Webroot Spy Sweeper has an installed base of more than six million users and is powered by Phileas, Webroot's automated spyware research system designed specifically to root out and identify spyware anywhere on the web. Webroot has also received great acclaim for its corporate anti-spyware counterpart, Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise, which enables administrators to centrally manage security threats across enterprises of any size and has sold more than 1.75 million licenses of its solution since its launch in June 2004.
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Earlier this month, Webroot released the anti-spyware industry's first comprehensive report on spyware, The State of Spyware Report, an in-depth review and analysis of the impact of spyware, adware and unwanted software on consumers and enterprises. A copy of the report is available at www.webroot.com/stateofspyware.
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About Webroot Software
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Webroot Software, a privately held company based in Boulder, Colorado, creates innovative privacy, protection and performance products and services for millions of users around the world, ranging from enterprises, Internet service providers, government agencies and higher education institutions, to small businesses and individuals. The company provides a suite of high-quality, easy-to-use software that guides and empowers computer users as they surf the Web, protecting sensitive information and returning control over computing environments. Webroot's software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviewers. The company is backed by some of the industrys leading venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield.
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In addition to selling these products online at www.webroot.com, Webroot products are found on the shelves of leading retailers around the world, including: Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's, MicroCenter, Office Depot, Staples and Wal-Mart. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM basis through leading Internet service providers, including Earthlink, AT&T and MSN. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383.
