CheckPoint Software Unveils Firewall-1 Version 2.1; Includes Extended Platform Support, Secure Remote Access Capabilities and Expanded Application Support.REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1996--CheckPoint 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. This facility came into popular use in mainframe operating systemss such as OS/360 in which programs frequently ran for longer than the mean time between system failures. Software Technologies, Ltd. today announced significant enhancements to its award-winning CheckPoint FireWall Firewall Legal barriers that prevent both the transference of inside information and the performance of financial transactions between commercial and investment banks.Notes: Restrictions placed on collaborations between banks and brokerage firms under the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, acted as a form of firewall.-1 software. Enhancements in FireWall-1 version 2.1 include Internet and intranet gateway support for Microsoft Windows NT, management console support for Windows NT and Windows 95, integrated support for FireWall-1 SecuRemote client encryption software on Windows 95 laptops and desktops, and extended application A DOS application that runs in extended memory under the control of a DOS extender. support including integrated support for RealAudio, VDOLive, Internet Phone, and Oracle SQL-Net. "As corporations adjust to the convergence of client/server and Internet computing, the components of enterprise-wide security are encompassing new elements," stated Dr. Deborah Triant, CEO of CheckPoint Software Technologies, Inc. "FireWall-1, version 2.1 provides these new security essentials by offering extended capabilities such as secure remote access for mobile users as well as expanded platform and application support." Extended Platform Support-Windows NT and Windows 95 FireWall-1 for Windows NT provides corporations the same robust network security solution previously only available on UNIX-based platforms, including support for virtual private networking (VPN), user authentication and client authentication. FireWall-1 for Windows NT includes both Windows NT and Windows 95 graphical management interfaces, enabling system administrators to install, configure and manage the firewall either locally or remotely via a Windows NT graphical user interface (GUI) or remotely via a Windows 95 GUI. In addition, network managers can use the new Windows NT and Windows 95 management consoles to manage existing or new UNIX-based installations of FireWall-1, in a mix-and-match manner with their NT-based installations. Enterprise-wide Management Capabilities FireWall-1 installations on any supported platform including SunSoft SunOS Sun's Unix operating system. SunOS was renamed Solaris. See Solaris. and Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 95 are all fully interoperable, enabling administrators to manage any FireWall-1 installation from the FireWall-1 management console with a single, enterprise-wide network security policy. This enables companies with several FireWall-1 installations on different platforms to save time and money because network managers can configure and manage the enterprise security policy from one, centralized management station on their desktop. Secure Remote Access Capabilities FireWall-1 SecuRemote client encryption software enables mobile and remote Windows 95 users to connect to enterprise networks via dial-up Internet connections and exchange information resources as safely and securely as from behind the corporate firewall. Based on client encryption technology, FireWall-1 SecuRemote encrypts data before it leaves the laptop, offering a secure solution for remote access user-to-FireWall connections. FireWall-1 SecuRemote works in tandem with CheckPoint FireWall-1 2.1 for SunSoft SunOS and Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX and Microsoft Windows NT. Extended Application Support The extensible architecture of FireWall-1 provides secure support for more than 120 applications and protocols out-of-the-box -- more than any other firewall on the market today. In addition, FireWall-1 is extensible, enabling administrators to easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. New applications now supported out-of-the-box by FireWall-1 version 2.1 include: -- VDOnet Corp.'s VDOLive, real-time video software -- Progressive Networks' RealAudio audio-on-demand software -- VocalTec, Ltd's Internet Phone and Internet Phone Telephony Gateway Internet audio products -- Oracle SQL-Net database access software Pricing and Availability FireWall-1, Version 2.1 will ship on or before July 15, 1996. Pricing for FireWall-1 version 2.1 is: -- FireWall-1/50 - $4990 (support for up to 50 nodes) -- FireWall-1/250 - $9990 (support for up to 250 nodes) -- FireWall-1/Enterprise -- $18,900 (support for unlimited nodes) FireWall-1 SecuRemote is available for unlimited deployment with purchase of FireWall-1 version 2.1. Users can obtain version upgrades by contacting their local CheckPoint authorized reseller. For additional information regarding CheckPoint authorized resellers, visit CheckPoint on the World Wide Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or call 800/429-4391. About FireWall-1 As the first shrinkwrapped firewall package, and the first to employ an easy-to-use graphical user interface, FireWall-1 is consistently recognized by trade publications and users for its usability, flexibility, extensibility and high performance. Based on CheckPoint's unique, patent-pending "stateful inspection" architecture, the company believes FireWall-1 is the most flexible, easy-to-install, configure, and maintain firewall product available. More than 120 applications, services and protocols are supported out-of-the-box, and administrators can easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. FireWall-1 allows the enterprise's customized security policy to be created, monitored, and maintained from a single workstation, and enables network managers to configure and manage multiple firewalls throughout the enterprise from one, centralized management station. About CheckPoint Software CheckPoint Software Technologies develops, markets and supports network security software products that enable connectivity with security and manageability, and was the leader in the worldwide market for firewall products in 1995 with a 40% share of units shipped (according to IDC). CheckPoint's products are sold through OEMs including SunSoft, Inc., distributors and resellers including UB Networks and Vanstar Corporation, and Internet service providers and other partners worldwide, including Pacific Bell Network Integration and Hewlett-Packard Company. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please call 800/429-4391, e-mail info@checkpoint.com or visit CheckPoint at http://www.checkpoint.com. -0- Note to Editors: 1996 CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. CheckPoint, the CheckPoint logo, CheckPoint FireWall-1, FireWall-1 SecuRemote, and FireWall-First! are trademarks of CheckPoint Software Technologies Ltd. Microsoft Windows NT and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Solaris is a registered trademark of SunSoft, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Checkpoint Software Jessica Johannes, 415/562-0400 x236 or Access Communications Nicol Davis, 415/904-7070 x281 |
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