Arxceo(R) Corporation Launches Ally ReconAlert Freeware for Windows.Network Administrators are Instantly Alerted to Network Security Events, Providing a Live View of the Network SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Arxceo[R] Corporation, a provider of anti-reconnaissance and anomaly-based attack prevention technology, today announced the availability of Arxceo Ally ReconAlert, a free software package for Windows that enables network administrators to continuously monitor Syslog output from their Ally ip100[TM] security appliance Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. . The Ally ip100 is designed to protect small-to-medium-sized business networks, as well as an Enterprise's wireless access points and branch or remote offices from network reconnaissance, zero-day attacks, DNS cache poisoning Injecting false information into the caches of the DNS system so that future requests are diverted to another site. In July 1997, Eugene Kashpureff inserted fraudulent information into the DNS, causing users going to the Network Solutions Web site to be rerouted to his Alternic site. and denial of service attacks An assault on a network that floods it with so many additional requests that regular traffic is either slowed or completely interrupted. Unlike a virus or worm, which can cause severe damage to databases, a denial of service attack interrupts network service for some period. . Arxceo's ReconAlert provides centralized real-time popup alerts as soon as events occur. "We believe that the Arxceo Ally ReconAlert is a great tool for the network administrator who wants a live view of the security events occurring on the network," said Don Davidson, 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. , Arxceo. "The freeware Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware). See shareware, free software and public domain software. will enable the user to be more efficient and make better use of their time since they can see what is happening to the network through a small pop-screen on their PC, as well as take advantage of significant viewing enhancements to determine how they want to see the information coming in." Arxceo's ReconAlert is simple to install and requires no SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. or Syslog server (SYStem LOG server) See syslog protocol. configuration. The software can start automatically upon Windows startup and can be minimized or configured on the user's PC. ReconAlert viewing enhancements include the ability to sort the various columns of captured information such as device name, date or event type. For example, the administrator can filter the ReconAlert to provide alerts on only certain types of events such as blacklistings or password changes. The information is automatically color-coded depending on type. Administrators can also store current displays through a snapshot option. In addition, alerts from numerous Ally ip100s can be centralized to one or two PCs giving users greater visibility from a single location. Arxceo's Ally ReconAlert is available through the Arxceo Website (www.arxceo.com). Arxceo will support the Ally ReconAlert for the Ally IP1000 security appliance later this year, as well as a professional version that adds functionality such as IP address resolution (resolves to domain name, rather than address), extensible search capability, command line execution for sending alerts to a pager or mobile phone (via text messages), multimedia alerts and dynamic pie and bar chart creation for event comparison, About Arxceo[R] Corporation The company provides anti-reconnaissance and anomaly-based, attack-prevention appliances that help secure networks from information gathering, vulnerability exploitation, zero-day worm attacks and other malicious network traffic. Arxceo's patented Plug and Protect (PnPRO) and Tagged Universal Resource Information Transmission (Tag-UR-IT) technologies combine to provide a distinctive approach to anomaly-based and behavior-based intrusion prevention See IPS and IDS. . Arxceo is now a JCI JCI Journal of Clinical Investigation JCI Johnson Controls, Inc. JCI Junior Chamber International JCI Joint Commission International JCI Japan Concrete Institute JCI Journal of Communication Inquiry JCI Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company Limited Group Company. In February, 2006, JCI acquired a majority ownership of Arxceo. JCI is a world-leading wireless data solution provider servicing enterprises and individuals requiring secure data communication. For more information, visit www.arxceo.com. Arxceo, Tag-UR-IT, Ally IP1000, Ally ip100, Plug and Protect, and the Arxceo Logo are trademarks of Arxceo Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. 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