Check Point Unveils Connectra 2.0, Introduces Industry's First Software-Based SSL VPN Solution.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. -- Delivers Integrated Spyware, Secure Browser, Host Checking, and Real-Time Security Updates in Unified Web Security Solution Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CHKP CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the availability of Check Point Connectra(TM) 2.0, the newest version of the company's revolutionary Web Security Gateway that provides SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. 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. access with integrated application and endpoint security. In addition to the existing appliance version, Check Point is now offering increased flexibility with the industry's first software-based SSL VPN solution. Introduces Connectra 2.0 for Secure Web Connectivity Introduced in 2004, Connectra 2.0 further builds on Check Point's strategy of unifying SSL VPN with application and endpoint security. Connectra delivers the industry's most secure SSL VPN with integrated Web Intelligence(TM) technology, allowing organizations to deploy clientless SSL VPN access without compromising security in Web-based connections. In addition, Connectra offers unparalleled protection by allowing organizations to enforce specific endpoint security requirements on remote PCs, from public kiosk to corporate owned PC. In addition to Web Intelligence, Application Intelligence(TM), and endpoint spyware detection security, Connectra 2.0 includes the following integrated features: --Secure Browser and Cache Cleaning To enable secure access even in unmanaged environments such as an airport Internet kiosk PC, Connectra provides an integrated secure browser that encrypts session data on the remote endpoint. --Endpoint Host Checking Connectra 2.0 can enforce an access policy requiring antivirus software See antivirus program. (tool) antivirus software - Programs to detect and remove computer viruses. The simplest kind scans executable files and boot blocks for a list of known viruses. and installed Check Point Integrity(TM) firewall on a remote PC before a user is granted access. --Real-time Security Updates Check Point SmartDefense(TM) Service now provides real-time updates for endpoint security. --New Platform Options In addition to the already successful Connectra appliance models, it is now available as a software solution on Intel(R) and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (R)-based PCs and servers, as Connectra(TM) SW. Web Security Gateway Unifies Endpoint Security with SSL VPN Check Point is the only vendor to deliver the three essential components of endpoint protection for SSL VPNs: detecting and disabling dis·a·ble tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles 1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of. 2. Law To render legally disqualified. spyware, ensuring session confidentiality and enforcing security policy compliance before granting remote access. With the integration of a clientless version of Check Point Integrity(TM), the industry's most trusted endpoint security solution, Connectra secures the network from remote PCs, whether employee or guest. Industry analyst John Girard, vice president of Gartner Inc, explains: "Endpoint security is an escalating problem as SSL VPNs go mainstream. Users need to be protected from the moment they start an SSL connection through the moment they have logged out." "Check Point Connectra 2.0 combines Web connectivity and security to deliver the industry's most comprehensive and secure remote access solution," said Gonen Fink fink Slang n. 1. A contemptible person. 2. An informer. 3. A hired strikebreaker. intr.v. finked, fink·ing, finks 1. To inform against another person. , vice president of solutions and strategy, Check Point Software. "With Connectra 2.0, Check Point is enabling the widest range of deployment options - whether customers are choosing to deploy market-leading security on the appliance model or a software-based deployment on open servers. We are committed to offering customers choice and flexibility to accommodate their remote access scalability and standards needs." Pricing and Availability Connectra 2.0 is available immediately from Check Point's network of more than 2,300 solutions providers with pricing starting at $8,000 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . About Check Point Software Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com) is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the company delivers a broad range of intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's Zone Labs (www.zonelabs.com) division is one of the most trusted brands in 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. , creating award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (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 ), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,300 Check Point partners in 92 countries. (C)2004-2005 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, Application Intelligence, Check Point Express, the Check Point logo, AlertAdvisor, ClusterXL, Cooperative Enforcement, ConnectControl, Connectra, CoSa, Cooperative Security Alliance, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 GX, FireWall-1 SecureServer, FloodGate-1, Hacker ID, IMsecure, INSPECT, INSPECT XL, Integrity, InterSpect, IQ Engine, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Policy Lifecycle Management, Provider-1, Safe@Home, Safe@Office, SecureClient, SecureKnowledge, SecurePlatform, SecurRemote, SecurServer, SecureUpdate, SecureXL, SiteManager-1, SmartCenter, SmartCenter Pro, Smarter Security, SmartDashboard, SmartDefense, SmartLSM, SmartMap, SmartUpdate, SmartView, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartViewTracker, SofaWare, SSL Network Extender See Media Center Extender, bus extender and DOS extender. , TrueVector, UAM UAM Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain) UAM Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana (México) UAM Uniwersytet im. , User-to-Address Mapping, UserAuthority, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Edge UTM-1 Edge (formerly VPN-1 UTM Edge and VPN-1 Edge) is a line of firewall and VPN appliances developed by SofaWare Technologies, a Check Point company. The Check Point VPN-1 UTM Edge product line is designed for enterprise branch offices and for teleworkers. , VPN-1 Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, VPN-1 VSX (Verification Suite for X/Open) A testing procedure from X/Open that verifies compliance with their endorsed standards. VSX3 has over 5,500 tests for compliance with XPG3. See XPG. VSX - Verification Suite for X/open. , Web Intelligence, ZoneAlarm, Zone Alarm Pro, Zone Labs, and the Zone Labs logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668, 5,835,726 and 6,496,935 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. |
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