Akonix Selects McAfee Security to Provide Advanced Virus Protection for Public Instant Messaging; McAfee Security Virus Scanning Technology Embedded in Akonix L7 Public IM Security Gateway.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 Akonix Systems, Inc., the first company to make 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, and McAfee Security, a product division of Network Associates, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NET), today announced the integration of McAfee Security's advanced virus scanning technology into the Akonix L7 instant messaging (IM) security gateway. Akonix L7 will embed McAfee Security's virus scanning technology to enhance its existing policy-based management See policy management. of public IM file transfers. The integration allows Akonix L7 to scan and block virus-infected public IM file attachments at the network perimeter, closing a dangerous security loophole A vulnerability in software, typically in the operating system, that enables an attacker to compromise the system. See vulnerability. and making it easier for corporations to adopt public IM as a productive business tool. In the absence of such security, files transferred via public IM pose a serious risk to corporate networks because they can deliver intact virus payloads directly to user desktops. "By providing public IM virus scanning at the network perimeter, we're helping IT managers extend the 'defense in depth' strategy they've already implemented for email and FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to ," said Peter Shaw, Akonix 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. . "We're pleased to have McAfee Security as our anti-virus technology partner." In its standard configuration, Akonix L7 gives companies complete control of public IM file transfers, which can be blocked entirely or managed via granular policies by users, groups, file attributes and file content. With the integration of McAfee Security anti-virus technology, Akonix L7 also provides IM virus scanning at the network, group or user level. All detected viruses are logged and reported, and infected file attachments can be automatically quarantined or destroyed. The Akonix L7 virus protection option will be available in late Q4 2002, for an additional subscription fee. "Corporations have recognized the need for email virus See e-mail virus. protection, and are now asking for the same protection for public IM," said Todd Gebhart, vice president of service provider and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and sales for McAfee Security. "Our partnership with Akonix demonstrates McAfee Security's commitment to protecting customers from 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. threats across all communication platforms." 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. About McAfee Security McAfee Security is a product division of Network Associates, Inc. that protects businesses from security breaches, virus attacks and blended threats. McAfee Security provides comprehensive network protection through industry leading anti-virus, encryption, desktop firewall, intrusion detection, viral vulnerability assessment and online managed services. All McAfee Security products and services are backed by the world-leading anti-virus research organization, AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team), the team responsible for providing cures for major outbreaks like LoveLetter, CodeRed and Nimda. For more information, McAfee Security can be reached at 888-VIRUS-NO, and on the Internet at http://www.mcafeesecurity.com. Akonix is a registered trademark. |
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