CacheFlow Provides Internet Management and Security Solution for State of Delaware; Security Appliances Replace Software-Based Proxy Servers to Support 45,000 Users.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2002 CacheFlow(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:CFLO CFLO Central Florida Lyric Opera ), a leading provider of content security and control solutions, today announced the selection and deployment of CacheFlow's 6000 Series web security appliances 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. by the State of Delaware. The deployment allows network administrators to implement content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. policies that prevent users on state government and education networks from accessing inappropriate content such as pornography, racism and other unsuitable information. "Two of our key requirements for Internet access See how to access the Internet. are the capability to ensure the appropriate use of government and educational resources, and the scalability to meet the traffic demands of tens of thousands of users. But we found that our software-based proxies had limited policy capability and frequently encountered scalability issues," said Mark Cabry, telecommunications consultant, Office of Information Services See Information Systems. for the State of Delaware. "We chose the CacheFlow appliances because they delivered the performance we needed while at the same time allowing network administrators to set usage policies that can grow with us as requirements evolve." The CacheFlow security appliances provide Internet connectivity for 45,000 State of Delaware users serving on average a total of 400 Gigabytes every day. In addition, the appliances are configured with integrated 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 software that restricts inappropriate browsing on the network. Future plans include leveraging the advanced security capabilities of CacheFlow web security appliances to provide user authentication See authentication. and authorization and granular usage policies that take into account the unique requirements of different user groups. "Today, organizations of all types need flexible tools not only to manage the appropriate use of Internet resources, but to protect against emerging security risks on the Internet," said Charles Dauber daub v. daubed, daub·ing, daubs v.tr. 1. To cover or smear with a soft adhesive substance such as plaster, grease, or mud. 2. To apply paint to (a surface) with hasty or crude strokes. , vice president of marketing at CacheFlow. "The powerful policy capabilities and optimized performance of CacheFlow security appliances allow our customers to implement sophisticated security policies ranging from filtering inappropriate content to protecting users and the network from the threat of viruses and malicious active content." About CacheFlow Inc. CacheFlow develops and markets secure content networking appliances designed to protect, control and accelerate business communications. CacheFlow's family of optimized appliances and its innovative suite of content control technologies enable organizations to ensure web security and conduct e-business. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., with offices and partners worldwide, CacheFlow can be contacted via telephone at 408/220-2200, fax at 408/220-2250 or email at info@cacheflow.com. More information on CacheFlow products and services can also be found at www.cacheflow.com. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's future product deliveries, and future operating results as well as statements regarding CacheFlow's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to CacheFlow as of the date hereof, and CacheFlow assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include the inability to deliver planned future products, meet future operating result expectations and additional risks relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc CacheFlow's business as set forth in CacheFlow's most recently filed Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended January 31, 2002, and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: All trademarks, trade names or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. |
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