AXENT Unveils Defender 4.0 With Integration and New Smart Card Support.Business/Technology Editors ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000 Latest Management Interface Fully Integrates Defender 4.0 Authentication with Raptor Firewall and PowerVPN for a Complete Remote E-Business Solution AXENT Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AXNT), one of the world's leading Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solutions providers for e-business, today unveiled Defender(TM) 4.0, the latest strong, two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. solution. Building from AXENT's Smart Security Architecture, Defender 4.0 features a new management interface that seamlessly integrates with AXENT's Raptor(R) Firewall and PowerVPN(R) from a single workstation--silently ensuring that people accessing a company's network through a firewall and/or using encrypted VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. tunnels really are who they claim to be and have the proper authentication to access confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" steer, tip, wind, hint, lead . "In today's always-on Internet businesses, remote workers, partners and customers must have fast and secure access to corporate information," said John Grimm, product manager at AXENT. "Defender 4.0 is built based on AXENT's Smart Security Architecture, integrating the Raptor Firewall and PowerVPN together with Web access that incorporates primary security safeguards--offering a complementary solution to address all the security needs of remote users. Defender's smart card support takes authentication to the next level of security while at the same time simplifying the process for authorized users to gain quick and easy access to corporate networks." Defender 4.0 also introduces support for smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. , enabling users to securely store all their credentials on a single card for added ease of use. Defender's SmartCard Gold token is compatible with leading certificate authorities, including Baltimore Technologies Baltimore Technologies was an internet security firm founded in 1976 by Michael Purser. It was acquired in 1996 by a team financed by Dermot Desmond and led by Fran Rooney, who became CEO. , Verisign Corporation, Entrust Technologies, and Xcert Corporation. The Defender SmartCard Gold token features simultaneous support for Defender strong authentication, the X.509 PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of standard, static password A static password is a password that does not change, or is rarely altered. Static passwords are also called weak authentication. Example Your password to access your computer is by default a static password. storage, PKI keys and digital certificates--all on a single smart card. Defender 4.0: Tailored to Meet the Demands of Today's E-businesses With password hacking tools readily available for free on the Internet, password-protected resources are more vulnerable than ever--traditional authentication methods such as usernames and static passwords simply aren't secure anymore. Defender 4.0 ensures your business is protected from all such attacks while still allowing remote access for employees, business partners, suppliers and customers who need to access valuable resources and data on the corporate network. The solution works in all standard remote access environments--from traditional dial-up to cable modems and DSL-- with the strongest authentication to ensure that only authorized users can gain access to corporate networks. Additional new features in Defender 4.0 include: -- Single integrated management interface--Defender 4.0 can be managed for an entire disparate enterprise from a single workstation. Management consoles for PowerVPN and Raptor Firewall can also be integrated for easy administration of all the solutions from one simple interface. -- Electronic distribution and registration of software tokens--first solution to allow administrators to quickly and easily create and register large numbers of users electronically--offering the only single software token A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens operate on a general purpose electronic device like a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. allowing a user to work across multiple workstations, all from a single user license seat. -- Free automatic backup security protects extreme e-business environments--includes a license for a hot standby A hardware device that is connected to the computer or computer complex and remains powered on. It is ready to take over immediately if the primary unit fails. A hot standby may refer to a complete computer system; for example, a standby server, or a component in a computer such as a backup server A computer in a network used to store copies of files from client machines or other servers. Such servers typically have their disks set up in a RAID configuration to provide fault tolerance. See backup program, RAID, SAN and LAN free backup. with automated switchover switch·o·ver n. A complete shift, as from one system to another. . -- Scales with growing businesses--individual user licensing allows the Defender solution to scale along with growing businesses without making significant new investments. -- Replaceable token batteries--eliminate waiting for a new or renewed token to arrive by mail so remote users can maintain critical access to the corporate network. -- Client-side initialization--allows users to activate their tokens, significantly reducing costs of security administration overhead. Pricing and Availability Defender is available immediately directly through AXENT as well as through AXENT's worldwide channel, which offers a comprehensive suite of best-in-class products and services through network partners that are committed to solving serious business challenges. With more than 800 solution integrators, resellers, consultants, distributors and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) in the financial, healthcare, government, education and manufacturing industries manufacturing industries npl → industrias fpl manufactureras manufacturing industries npl → industries fpl de transformation , AXENT offers "channel-ready" products tailored to help resellers meet the specific business needs of end users. The Defender 4.0 security server is priced at $2995. Electronically distributed software tokens are included for free with the Defender user license, which is offered at a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of $1200. Other hardware tokens including the Defender SmartCard Gold are sold separately. About AXENT(R) AXENT Technologies, Inc., a global leader in information security, provides e-security solutions that maximize our customers' business advantage. AXENT delivers integrated products and expert services to assess, protect, enable and manage business processes and information assets. Through its unique Lifecycle Security(TM) methodology combined with Smart Security Architecture, AXENT delivers the "right" level of security for customers. Award-winning solutions offer assessment and policy compliance, firewall, intrusion detection, authentication, VPN, Web-access, single sign-on and user administration for the entire enterprise. Headquartered in Rockville, MD, AXENT's customer-proven information security solutions are used by 45 of the Fortune 50, one-third of the Fortune e-50 and governments worldwide. Contact AXENT via e-mail at info@axent.com, or visit AXENT's World Wide Web site at http://www.axent.com. AXENT, AXENT Technologies, the AXENT logo, PowerVPN, Raptor Firewall, Defender and Lifecycle Security are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of AXENT Technologies, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other company and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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