Akonix L7 Extends Instant Messaging Security Protection to Microsoft ISA Server Users; Akonix Announces Availability of Microsoft ISA Server Integration Option.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003 Akonix Systems, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Partner, that makes public instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or safe, secure and manageable for use in corporate networks, today announced the availability of a direct firewall connection option for use with Microsoft 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. and Acceleration (ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. ) Server 2000. Akonix L7 is the first public instant messaging (IM) security gateway to support full integration capabilities with Microsoft ISA Server. The integration of Akonix L7 and Microsoft ISA Server provides IT managers with complete control over public IM in the corporate network. Akonix L7 extends the application-layer filtering capabilities of the ISA Server to include security for today's most popular public IM services, including MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory). , AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , ICQ ("I Seek You") A conferencing program for the Internet from Mirabilis, Tel Aviv, Israel (www.icq.com). It provides interactive chat, e-mail and file transfer and can alert you when someone on your predefined list has also come online. and Yahoo!. "Akonix L7 provides corporations with the most effective means of managing public IM, while gaining the benefits associated with private enterprise IM solutions," said Peter Shaw, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Akonix. "By integrating Akonix L7 on their Microsoft ISA Server, customers benefit from the only enterprise gateway product that supports firewall integration as a deployment option." Akonix L7's integration option provides Microsoft ISA Server administrators the ability to manage all public IM activity in their networks via granular policies. Administrators are able to control users and content, scan for file transfer viruses, keep internal messages between employees secure and provide detailed archiving and reporting of IM communications. "Secure, confidential, and private communications as well as electronic data transfer is critical for any Healthcare organization, especially under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ," said Michael Chipperfield, Chief Information Officer, from PPMC PPMC Physician Practice Management Companies PPMC Processor PCI Mezzanine Card PPMC Pearson Product Moment Correlation (Coefficient) PPMC Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic (geological time scale) , an industry leader in healthcare management services. "Until now, public Instant Messaging has been a potential source of unsecured, exposed and often unauthorized electronic communication vehicle within a healthcare organization's network. Akonix L7, with its integration to Microsoft ISA Server firewall, allows public IM to be used as a secure, managed and confidential environment." Akonix is dedicated to making public IM safe and manageable for use in corporate networks. As a Microsoft Certified Partner member, Akonix also provides Microsoft ISA Server customers a free download of its diagnostic tool, Rogue Aware that monitors and reports IM activity. ISA Server integration is available via the Akonix L7 Direct Firewall Connection option. For information on purchasing Akonix's L7 IM security gateway, contact Akonix sales at 619-615-9415 or sales@akonix.com. For more product or technical information on ISA Server integration, visit www.akonix.com/isaserver or email isaserver@akonix.com. About Akonix Akonix Systems, Inc. is the first security software company dedicated to protecting corporate networks against the dangers of public instant messaging, peer-to-peer file sharing and other Rogue Protocols. Akonix's first product is Akonix L7, a network perimeter security gateway that makes public IM safe, secure and manageable for use in corporate networks. Akonix L7 controls public IM connections and content based on granular company policies, blocks any attempts to bypass the gateway, and archives and reports all public IM activity. A free 30-day trial of Akonix L7 is available for download at www.akonix.com/freetrial. Founded in May 2000, Akonix is headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. . For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.akonix.com Akonix is a registered trademark. All other trademarks, tradenames, service marks, service names and images mentioned and/or used herein belong to their respective owners. |
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