AXENT Technologies Announces Desktop Security Software for Windows 95; OmniGuard Enterprise Access Control for Windows 95 takes "plug and play software" approach to Windows 95 security.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 1995--AXENT Technologies, an industry leader in the client/server information security market, today announced OmniGuard/Enterprise Access Control for Windows 95. This personal computer-based product, scheduled for commercial availability in Q1 1996, provides seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with Windows 95 at both the user interface and architectural levels, and fully supports Windows 95's 32-bit environment. An early release of the product is being demonstrated at the AXENT booth at the Computer Security Institute's 22nd Annual Conference and Exposition, opening here today. EAC EAC an abbreviation used in studies of complement, in which E represents erythrocyte, A antibody, and C complement. for Windows 95 takes full advantage of the central user and policy administration tools included with Windows 95, incorporating its user and security policy administration functionality into the Windows System Policy Editor and Registry. The software product, implemented through a 32-bit kernel, supports protection of sensitive files in a 32-bit environment. EAC for Windows 95 provides file, hard disk and workstation protection features similar to those associated with Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , and surpasses NT-level security by providing transparent file-level encryption and secure deletion capabilities. "As more and more mission critical applications are deployed on PC platforms, the need to protect and secure distributed data increases dramatically. While Windows 95 is a significant technology leap from DOS and Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
Privately owned vessel commissioned by a state at war to attack enemy ships, usually merchant vessels. All nations engaged in privateering from the earliest times until the 19th century. , AXENT's Senior Vice President, Operations. "Windows 95 offers little in the way of file access control, data security or user administration tools at the desktop, beyond the pass-through network security in NetWare or NT Server environments. As a result, EAC for Windows 95 provides a total information security solution which is fully integrated with Windows 95 utilities such as Explorer, System Policy Editor and the Registry." EAC for Windows 95 Provides "Plug and Play" Software Security While Windows 95 was designed with network security in mind, including capabilities such as pass-through user level security for peer resource sharing, Windows 95 logon security, password and other system policies, none of these capabilities account for file-level protection at the desktop. Other important security fundamentals such as auditing, boot protection, encryption and secure deletion are noticeably absent from the Windows 95 architecture. EAC for Windows 95 is designed to address these weaknesses at the desktop, while supplementing the network security framework provided by the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . With its transparent method of securing sensitive information, EAC for Windows 95 is an enabling technology that allows organizations to more effectively meet their business missions. Key benefits provided by EAC for Windows 95 include: o Seamless integration with Windows 95 user and policy administration tools. EAC for Windows 95 integrates its user and policy administration functions into the System Policy Editor, provided with Windows 95. Capabilities such as user IDs, administrative duties, workstation protection policy, password policy A password policy is a set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to employ strong passwords and use them properly. A password policy is often part of an organization's official regulations and may be taught as part of security awareness training. and audit configuration are being demonstrated in the early release version. This allows administrators to leverage their existing knowledge base in deploying and managing EAC for Windows 95. o Support for 32-bit file and disk access. EAC for Windows 95 will incorporate a 32-bit kernel which supports file protection and auditing of the 32-bit file and disk access architecture of Windows 95. This allows for background file protection without the significant degradation associated with 16-bit products. o Transparent file protection. Similar to its Windows 3.x counterpart, EAC for PCs, EAC for Windows 95 provides transparent protection of sensitive information which incorporates bulk encryption and a unique file labeling scheme. This allows the access control information to travel with the file as it traverses the organization's enterprise. The file protection scheme ensures that data is protected on the desktop, on the server or when it is being transmitted over the network. o C2 functionality for Windows 95. EAC for Windows 95 incorporates the functionality required for the protection of unclassified un·clas·si·fied adj. 1. Not placed or included in a class or category: unclassified mail. 2. , sensitive information by the US Department of Defense, including Identification and Authentication, Discretionary Access Control An access control system that permits specific entities (people, processes, devices) to access system resources according to permissions for each particular entity. Contrast with mandatory access control and role-based access control. , Auditing and "Object Reuse." OmniGuard/EAC for PCs provides this functionality for US Government and worldwide commercial sites ranging from the tens to the tens of thousands of Windows 3.x and DOS users. o Central user administration. EAC for Windows 95 enables security administrators to centrally manage networked or standalone PCs. Administrators can centrally define security parameters and file access rules and automatically configure networked machines. Standalone machines can be automatically configured through a template. o Supports all modes of Windows 95 operation. Through its boot protection, EAC for Windows 95 enforces security policy and information protection in al modes of Windows 95 operation, including command line, "DOS box Slang for a DOS session in Windows or OS/2. The "box" is actually an instance of the Intel x86 Virtual 8086 Mode, which simulates an independent, fully functional PC environment. See Virtual 8086 Mode. " and Windows 95 GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. mode. This prevents users from bypassing security by booting from a floppy disk or in "safe" mode. Special Offer for Users Migrating to Windows 95 AXENT is also announcing a program which allows organizations to start protecting their information today while planning their migration to Windows 95. Anyone that purchases EAC for PCs (for Windows 3.x and DOS) between now and March 31, 1996, will receive a no-charge upgrade to EAC for Windows 95 when available. Pricing has not yet been set for EAC for Windows 95. EAC for Windows 95 is part of AXENT's OmniGuard family of products designed to protect distributed processing The first term used to describe the distribution of multiple computers throughout an organization in contrast to a centralized system. It started with the first minicomputers. Today, distributed processing is called "distributed computing." See also client/server. enterprise networks. OmniGuard comprises various modules that address the broad spectrum of information security requirements, such as security management, centralized user administration, enhanced access control, real-time monitoring and event-driven counteraction, single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. and information resource management across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. . All of the OmniGuard products provide for centralized administration through a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , and are scalable from a single desktop up to an enterprise level. AXENT Technologies AXENT Technologies is exclusively devoted to providing client/server security solutions for multi-platform environments. The company's broad line of security offerings is used by auditors, government and commercial installations worldwide to efficiently secure and protect information systems running in heterogeneous computing environments. Headquartered in Rockville, Md., AXENT serves more than 5,000 customers through its 15 locations worldwide. CONTACT: AXENT Technologies - CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International Booth #527 Maria Watts, 301/670-3653 marwat@axent.com http://www.axent.com or Parker, Nichols & Company Inc. Bill Bradley For other uses, see Bill Bradley (disambiguation) and William Bradley. William Warren "Bill" Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former U.S. (for AXENT Technologies), 508/369-2100 parker-nichols@bbnplanet.com |
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