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Its Rudra for Complete Protection!
Nivedan Prakash, Nov 01, 2006 1839 hrs ISTTechtree had a brief chat with N S Baskar, Managing Director, Rudra Technologies, who shared some insights with us regarding Rudra anti-virus software.
Interview with the Managing Director of Rudra Technologies
Rudra, anti-virus software built on Patent Pending (USPTO under PCT) Intention-based technology by Rudra Technologies, was launched in Chennai recently. Due to the inherent technology, Rudra claims it will be able to provide PCs with permanent and holistic protection from both known and unknown viruses, worms, spyware, and malicious software.
On this occasion, Techtree had a brief chat with N S Baskar, Managing Director, Rudra Technologies, who shared some insights with us:
How was the idea of Rudra anti-virus software conceived?
This software is the result of an open-ended research, and we take inspiration from Microsoft, a giant in the software industry. We wanted to develop software for which people could spend money. We also wanted to restore an affected computer, be it in any condition, to its original state without installation of any OS or any other software. It has taken us about five years of research and two years of programming to finally bring this software in the market.
How does Rudra anti-virus software work?
There are two existing anti-virus technologies, one is Signature-based and the other is Heuristic. These anti-virus technologies are not effective in addressing unknown viruses. Rudra, on the other hand, does not depend on legacy technologies, and hence we believe is more effective against viruses and malware. It uses powerful new technology to actively detect threats on the PC. Rather than merely comparing the signature of an intruder to known threats in a database, Rudra intelligently recognizes and identifies malicious intent, and immediately targets the malicious program or intrusion attempt for exclusion from the PC before it has an opportunity to become a threat.
It is learnt that the software is based on a third technology. Can you elaborate?
Rudra software is based on patent pending (USPTO under PCT) Intention-based technology, which is a unique technology that does not use any signature database, and requires no periodic updates. It offers comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious software, providing computers with complete protection.
Is the software already available in the market, and how much does it cost?
The software is already available in India, and Sri Lanka. We are soon launching it in several other regions of the world. It is priced at
approximately $40 (Rs 1,800). Besides, there would be no annual cost as Rudra does not require any updation.
So, where does Rudra go from here?
We are planning versions of Rudra for mobiles, handhelds, and tablet PCs. Since we have a powerful technology, we will exploit it in the identity-theft segment as well. We also intend to focus on creating products in computer security that can deliver significant value to people.
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