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Aladdin Unveils Cutting-Edge Internet Security with eSafe Protect 2.1 for Client/Server and Desktop.


SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999--

Aladdin's eSafe line raises the bar in anti-virus, content, and mobile

code security by providing unparalleled technology

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Aladdin Knowledge Systems NASDAQ: ALDN is a company that provides solutions for software digital rights management and Internet security since 1985. Its corporate headquarters are located in Tel Aviv, Israel.  (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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: ALDN), a global leader in the field of Internet content security, today announced the release of eSafe Protect Enterprise and eSafe Protect Desktop 2.1, complete content security suites for corporations and the home user.

Aladdin's eSafe products are the first security solutions to offer comprehensive protection for Windows95, Windows98, 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 Office 2000. eSafe Protect Desktop is now available for free from www.esafe.com.

With macro viruses as a top concern of systems administrators, the introduction of the latest eSafe products, which include the new Macro Terminator(tm) technology, offers peace of mind for network protection. This is a timely feature for Aladdin's customers in that many systems administrators are concerned macro viruses such as 'Melissa' can corrupt and take down whole networks. Both products are part of eSafe's total Internet protection suite, which provides organizations with the most advanced gateway-to-desktop content protection.

Aladdin's eSafe products contain more than 20 protection features not found in any other security 'suite'. In addition to offering protection against inappropriate email, eSafe offers:

- Macro Terminator(tm) technology, which detects and cleans new and unknown macro viruses

- Ghost Machine For the Torchwood episode, see .

Ghost Machine is a five-piece music group from the United States. Their music is a mixture of industrial metal, progressive rock and experimental rock.
(tm) technology, which offers unrivalled protection against polymorphic viruses

- Comprehensive virus/vandal protection, content filter, personal firewall, and configuration freeze

- Central Administration and Control across Windows NT Domains

- Automatic hierarchical Multi-Server Updates

- Desktop lockdown The prevention of changes to configuration settings in a client machine. See system policy.  that disallows desktop changes

"Overall, eSafe is just better than all similar software," said customer Jason Menear with RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Ailments of the hands, neck, back and eyes due to computer use. The remedy for RSI is frequent breaks which should include stretching or yoga postures.  Satcom Technologies. "I feel eSafe ranks at the top of software security- type products and recommend it to those in my company and it's other locations, as well as colleagues outside of my company."

"Aladdin understands that accelerated use of the Internet by businesses has placed heavier demands on computer security, which now requires advanced solutions," said Yanki Margalit, Chairman/CEO of Aladdin. "Combined with our eSafe Protect Gateway software, eSafe Protect Enterprise and eSafe Protect Desktop provide the only enterprise-wide content security solution, protecting organizations and individuals from viruses, vandals, inappropriate content, data exposure and resource misuse. We are proud to provide the only full gateway-to-desktop solution that allows safe use of the Internet as a business and information tool."

With the inclusion of so many unique and necessary security features, users of the eSafe product line feel that both products are an important piece of the security pie. "eSafe has provided a means of security that wasn't available before," stated Heath Crumbacker with NET effect... problem solved! Another customer, Michael Troebs with PDQ-PC, Inc., stated "eSafe Protect Enterprise is a solid program with features not available anywhere else."

Availability & Pricing

eSafe Protect Enterprise 2.1 is now available worldwide from Aladdin's network of VAR's and distributors as well as Aladdin's direct sales team. The suggested list price for eSafe ranges from $15 to $50 per node, depending on the number of users. eSafe is compatible with Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap.  as well as Office 2000. eSafe is available for download for evaluation from Aladdin's eSafe Web site at http://www.esafe.com, or as a shrink-wrapped product. eSafe Protect Desktop 2.1 is now available free of charge and can be downloaded from Aladdin's eSafe Web site at www.esafe.com. eSafe's Anti Virus/Vandal SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK.

SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit").
 is available for integration and licensing through Aladdin 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 team at 206.524.9159. eSafe is compatible with Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT operating systems as well as Office 2000.

About Aladdin

Aladdin (NASDAQ/NMS: ALDN) is a global leader in securing digital content, from applications software to Internet use and access. Aladdin's products include HASP (Houston Automatic Spooling Program) A mainframe spooling program that provides task, job and data management functions.

HASP - Houston Automatic Spooling Program
 and Hardlock, software security systems that protect the revenues of developers and publishers; Privilege, a software licensing platform for the Internet; the eSafe line of anti-vandal, anti-virus and content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software.  software for PCs and networks connected to the Internet; and eToken for 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 authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC.

(2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network.
. Aladdin serves its customers through eight offices located in the world's major software markets as well as a network of 50 distributors serving more than 100 countries. For more information, visit the Aladdin Website at www.aks.com

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