Check Point Announces VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2000 Extends Its Secure Virtual Network (SVN SVN Subversion (version control system) SVN Slovenia (international traffic code) SVN Social Venture Network SVN South Vietnam SVN Secure Virtual Network SVN Supervised Visitation Network ) Architecture to Deliver Enterprise-Class Security On Cost-Effective Partner Appliance Platforms Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKP CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today unveiled VPN-1/FireWall-1(R) SmallOffice, a software solution that extends the company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture to bring comprehensive 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. to enterprise small remote offices and small businesses. Check Point is integrating VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice with high-performance, low-cost 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. -- the first of which are also being announced today by Check Point partners Intrusion.com (Nasdaq:INTZ) and Ramp Networks (Nasdaq:RAMP). As part of its "Check Point Everywhere" strategy, the company is expanding its reach by leveraging its market and technology leadership and partnerships with OPSEC (OPerations SECurity) The U.S. military term for concealing critical information as part of a counterintelligence plan. A form of "security by obscurity," OPSEC determines what information adversaries can obtain or piece together from observation and to provide measures for appliance vendors to develop and deliver "best-of-breed" integrated security solutions across a variety of appliance platforms. "Small and enterprise remote offices need security solutions that are robust, affordable and easy to manage," said Chris Christiansen, program director, Internet Security, International Data Corp. "Through partnerships, Check Point has produced a new class of integrated VPN/Firewall appliances and is well-positioned to capture a leading share of this growing market." "Companies of all sizes connecting to the Internet are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. world-class robust Internet security," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "Our new VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice offerings bring Check Point's market-leading technology and management capabilities downstream to provide small and remote offices with comprehensive security previously only available to larger enterprises." Integrated "Best-of-Breed" Security Products VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice provides full firewall protection as well as integrated site-to-site remote access 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. capabilities for enterprise remote offices or small businesses with 5 to 50 employees. VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice has been integrated into the following partner appliances, enabling all-in-one security solutions that are flexible, affordable and easy-to-use. The integrated security appliances provide small offices with high bandwidth Internet access See how to access the Internet. , scalability and enterprise-class security. The products work with Check Point's award-winning management solutions, allowing them to be managed locally, centrally within an enterprise, or as a managed service via telcos/service providers. -- Intrusion.com SecureCom PDS 2100: A low-cost Ethernet-connectable security appliance that comes pre-installed with Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice software running on a hardened version of Red Hat's Linux. The appliance is small enough to fit on a desktop corner. Press release at: http://www.intrusion.com. -- Ramp Networks WebRamp 610i: The first DSL platform that integrates Check Point's VPN-1/Firewall-1 SmallOffice. Provides small offices with high bandwidth Internet access, scalability, enterprise-class security, and centralized management. Press release at: http://www.rampnet.com. -- Ramp Networks WebRamp 1700s/2700s: Cost-effective Ethernet-to-Ethernet security appliances integrating Check Point's VPN-1/Firewall-1 SmallOffice. These reliable flash-memory based appliances allow enterprise customers and MSPs to satisfy the security needs of their remote offices and small business sites. Press release at: http://www.rampnet.com. With the introduction of VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice on partner platforms, Check Point is achieving new cost-effective levels for enterprise remote and small offices, starting at under $1,000 (US list price) for integrated security appliances. These appliances will be available through Check Point's and its respective partners' worldwide network of distributors, authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers and service providers. Check Point is extending its world-class SVN architecture to a complete range of businesses, thus enabling the company to meet all types of security needs for all types of customers -- from consumers, to small businesses, to enterprises of all sizes. About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business ) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 250 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at 800/429-4391 or 650/628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint (programming) checkpoint - Saving the current state of a program and its data, including intermediate results, to disk or other non-volatile storage, so that if interrupted the program could be restarted at the point at which the last checkpoint occurred. .com or at http://www.opsec.com. |
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