CheckPoint Software Unveils Firewall-1 Version 2.1; Includes Extended Platform Support, Secure Remote Access Capabilities and Expanded Application Support.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)--June 17, 1996--CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. today announced significant enhancements to its award-winning CheckPoint FireWall-1 software. Enhancements in FireWall-1 version 2.1 include Internet and intranet gateway support for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT, management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. support for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Windows 95, integrated support for FireWall-1 SecuRemote client encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. on Windows 95 laptops and desktops, and extended application support including integrated support for RealAudio, VDOLive, Internet Phone (1) See IP phone and softphone. (2) (Internet Phone) The first VoIP telephone service in the U.S., introduced in early 1995 by VocalTec Communications Ltd., Fort Lee, NJ (www.vocaltec.com). Using a Windows softphone, calls could also be made to a regular 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 (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. 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 (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. ), user authentication See 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 graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) 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 and Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , 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 (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. 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 Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" 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 See RealAudio. 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 Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and other partners worldwide, including Pacific Bell Network Integration and Hewlett-Packard Company. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California Redwood City is a suburb located on the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Redwood City is the county seat of San Mateo County. As of the 2005 census, the city had a total population of 76,000. 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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