Astaro Rolls out Version 5 of Astaro Security Linux.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CeBIT 2004 BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2004 Addition of Network Intrusion Protection combines intrusion detection with intrusion prevention technology and fills out comprehensive Open Source-based Security Product Astaro Corp. (www.astaro.com), developers of the most popular Open Source-based security product, today announced Version 5 of its Astaro Security Linux. The perimeter security solution, which protects more than 20,000 installations in over 60 countries, now includes Intrusion Protection capabilities that protect networks against complex attacks, and added Virus Protection for HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. 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 . Version 5 will also stop viruses in password-protected zip attachments. Astaro Security Linux is a comprehensive network security product for midsized to large businesses. It combines a firewall, 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. gateway, intrusion protection, virus protection, spam protection and surf protection (URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filtering). This complete software solution bundles a hardened Linux operating system that can run on any x86-compatible hardware, and is also available as a pre-installed appliance solution. With Astaro Security Linux V5, Astaro further demonstrates that a single network security solution can offer comprehensive protection while remaining easy to deploy and manage. NEW - Intrusion Protection New to Astaro Security Linux V5 is fully integrated Intrusion Protection. Intrusion Protection combines both a pattern-recognition intrusion detection, and a intrusion prevention technology that immediately blocks attacks when they reach the protected network. NEW - HTTP Virus Scanning Conventional anti-virus gateway products scan emails that pass through email servers, but provide no protection when computer users download files and use web-email from their Internet browsers. Now Astaro Security Linux added Virus Protection for the Web, and now has full anti-virus coverage for Email (POP3 and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. ) and Web (HTTP and FTP) traffic. "Astaro was one of the first companies to recognize the value of an all-in-one network security solution," said industry-expert Pete Lindstrom from Spire Security. "With Astaro Security Linux V5, Astaro demonstrates how designing an integrated threat management A computer security approach in an organization that deals with all forms of unwanted intrusions, including attacks on computer systems, malware of all kinds and even spam. See computer security, malware, threat management and blended threat. package from the ground up can increase security while driving down the cost of security administration. Spire Security believes that the combination of functionality and ease of use will help Astaro create a strong place for itself in the market for integrated security software." Additional Enhancements In Astaro Security Linux V5 the seamlessly-integrated VPN functionality is augmented by L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) A protocol from the IETF that allows a PPP session to travel over multiple links and networks. L2TP is used to allow remote users access to the corporate network. over IPSec, which enables clientless native Windows IPSec support. Astaro Security Linux V5 can automatically generate and distribute Astaro IPSec client configurations eliminating the need for complex manual client configurations. This more readily enables the mass distribution of remote VPN clients and minimizes problems caused by faulty client configurations, making IPSec VPN as easy to configure as SSL VPN. Furthermore, version 5 features unified logging and reporting for easier reporting. Data can be collected, and, with push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. ease, be evaluated and packaged into management reports in HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. email format to serve as documentation. Availability and Pricing Astaro Security Linux V5 will be available on March 31st from Astaro solution partners or by calling (781) 272-8787. Pricing starts at $390 for 10-user licenses. Spam Protection is a free subscription service. Intrusion Protection, Virus Protection for Email, Virus Protection for the Web, and Surf Protection are optional subscription services. ASL is an affordable alternative to high-cost, high-maintenance solutions such as those offered by Cisco (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), Check Point (Nasdaq:CHKP CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) and NetScreen (Nasdaq:NSCN NSCN National Socialist Council of Nagalim NSCN Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature NSCN Navy Satellite Control Network ). The product is free to home users with special programs for non-profits and educational institutions. About Astaro Astaro provides a network security solution that is complete, simple to manage, affordable and effective. Astaro selects and integrates the best of open source security software to provide the widest range of innovative security technology available in a single package: Astaro Security Linux. Astaro's software has won numerous awards, and is in use on over 20,000 networks in 60 countries. Astaro Security Linux is distributed by a worldwide network of solutions partners who offer local support and services. (www.astaro.com) |
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