Both companies plan to create a combined Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Enterprise Digital Rights Management (DRM) security software solution that can "expand the reach of data protection beyond the enterprise boundaries".

"We are excited about the potential that this partnership can bring to our joint customers and partners", said Gerhard Watzinger, general manager of McAfee's data protection business unit.

"Both McAfee and Adobe serve millions of consumers and the world's largest enterprises. By combining efforts in the way information is handled and secured, our customers' data will be secured."

Plans call for the partnership to see McAfee's Security Scan software and service available as an optional download to customers installing Adobe Reader and Flash software.

McAfee said the security software allows consumers to easily check for anti-virus software and firewall protection on their computers.

When the security software scan is complete, users see a report detailing the presence and status of security protection, and are presented with special offers for McAfee security software, including McAfee Anti-Virus, McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Total Protection, and McAfee Family Protection.