AXENT Technologies Inc., announces availability of OmniGuard/Enterprise Access Control for Windows 95 -- a new software product that protects information on mobile and desktop workstations.

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1996--AXENT(TM) Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:AXNT), Monday announced OmniGuard/Enterprise Access Control(R) For Windows(TM) 95 (EAC/95), a new addition to its OmniGuard suite of enterprise security solutions.

EAC/95 will provide protection of sensitive information and enforcement of security standards on mobile and desktop workstations running the Windows 95 operating system.

Data on a desktop or notebook workstation is very difficult to protect because Windows 95 has no real built-in security. Notebooks travel everywhere, exposing them to loss or theft which can cause disclosure of sensitive corporate information.

Desktops are the gateway to the network and expose sensitive data if left connected when the user leaves momentarily. It is not enough just to provide this level of security protection, it is also necessary to deploy and manage such a solution over the enterprise.

EAC/95 is the comprehensive solution to these serious issues of enterprise-wide workstation security. EAC/95 includes a Security Manager for centralized administration, a Security Kernel for security enforcement, and an Audit Manager for reviewing security-related activity.

"With EAC/95, security administrators can now implement consistent security controls across the mobile and desktop workstation throughout the enterprise," remarked Pete Privateer, senior vice president of product operations at AXENT.

EAC/95 provides the ability to define multiple user accounts, and require authentication before the user can access the workstation. Data security is provided through file-level access controls as well as encryption. Security functions such as auditing and secure object reuse are also provided to complete the offering.

EAC/95 provides an intuitive graphical interface which enables security administrators to define desktop and notebook security parameters at one central location and deploy them across network and stand-alone workstations. The central database contains information on user accounts, file sharing groups, security control parameters and workstation definitions.

It also makes it possible to instantly know which workstations each user has access to, and the level of protection provided on individual workstations.

The security kernel provides the enforcement of the security standards and guidelines set in the security manager. The product has been architected to provide seamless integration with the Windows 95 operating system.

The heart of the system is IntelliCrypt(TM), the built-in file protection mechanism which automatically encrypts and decrypts sensitive information. This IntelliCrypt mechanism eliminates encryption complexities from the end user. Files are protected based upon policy established by the security administrator, without user intervention.

EAC/95 provides for user identification and strong authentication at start-up time which is fully integrated with the Windows 95 log-on process. In case the user forgets his or her password, EAC/95 has a built in challenge/response system which enables a security administrator to allow access without physical intervention.

For workstations that are left unattended while still connected to the network, EAC/95 automatically "locks" the keyboard. Secure re-authentication is required before access to the session resumes.

Each EAC/95 protected workstation has a fully configurable audit trail that can be sorted, filtered, customized, displayed and printed or exported to industry standard formats via the third component, the Security Auditor. Audit trails can be stored locally or automatically sent to a file server.

For networked workstations, the security profiles can be automatically updated when a network logon occurs. This allows the adding/deleting of users and security settings without reinstallation of the software.

Stand-alone desktops and notebooks can be updated by email attachments or by diskette.

EAC/95 will be available on Oct. 31, 1996, through AXENT Technologies or its authorized agents. Pricing starts at $139 per workstation.

AXENT Technologies is the leading provider of enterprise-wide information security solutions for client/server computing environments.

The OmniGuard suite of products enables organizations to centrally manage information security. In addition, OmniGuard provides enhanced data confidentiality, access control, user administration, and intrusion detection for UNIX, Windows NT, Windows 95, NetWare, and mid-range systems.

Headquartered in Rockville, AXENT's broad line of security offerings is used by Fortune 1000 and governments worldwide to effectively secure and protect information systems in heterogeneous computing environments. Contact AXENT via email at [e-mail] or visit AXENT's World Wide Web site at http://www.axent.com. -0- All trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: AXENT Technologies Inc., Rockville

Jennifer Whipp, 301/670-3653, [e-mail]