Google Inc. announced its Web Security for Enterprise, a product that protects organizations against malware attacks in real time.

The application allows organizations to control how employees use the Internet, according to a blog post by Tim Johnson, product marketing manager.

It also provides tools to help enterprises create and enforce Internet policies, the blog stated. A new add-on feature extends the same security to remote users by automatically directing all off-network traffic to a scanning infrastructure that enforces policies to protect users’ computers.

The application is powered by Postini Inc., which Google acquired last year, and uses technology from San Mateo, Calif.-based ScanSafe Inc. It is integrated with Google Apps security and compliance messaging services.

The product protects against Web viruses, spyware and zero-hour threats, Google said, and also protects networks and users from undesirable Web content, file types and MIME types; monitors online activity with comprehensive reporting; and reduces bandwidth congestion.