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Clearswift Simplifies Enterprise Web Security with MIMEsweeper(TM) Web Appliance.


Appliance Provides Comprehensive Web Security and Policy Management to Enable Enterprise Content Governance

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. -- Clearswift today continued its campaign to simplify content security with the launch of its enterprise-class "plug and play" web security appliance 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 MIMEsweeper Web Appliance See Internet appliance. .

The brand new MIMEsweeper Web Appliance combines the most sophisticated content security engine on the market today with the world's number one 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.
 blocker and leading anti-virus and anti-spyware capabilities to deliver the most comprehensive web security appliance on the market.

"The explosion in spam and email viruses in the late '90's ensured that protecting the email gateway was pushed to the top of the agenda for organizations. The recent rise of web threats such as spyware and the silent threat of data leakage are now alerting businesses to the need for stronger web security solutions, but point solutions which only address spyware or URL blocking won't solve the web security threats facing organizations today," Clearswift's Chief Operations Officer, Ian Bowles, said.

Meeting the needs of Business Leaders

"The MIMEsweeper Web Appliance's ability to tackle these threats, as well as protect against issues such as preventing confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
steer, tip, wind, hint, lead
 leaking via webmail or blogs, not only enhances security but allows organizations to enforce company security policies far more effectively for robust corporate governance Corporate Governance

The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law.
," said Mr. Bowles.

"This is the industry's only web security appliance to offer full bi-directional content security, so not only does it stop inbound threats but it also protects against the threat of losing confidential information via the web," he said.

Meeting the need of Security Professionals

Mr. Bowles said the launch of the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance demonstrates Clearswift's continuing drive to simplify IT security without compromising on enterprise class protection.

"We are committed to easing the burden on IT administrators and are delighted that we can now offer our premium web security product as an appliance to help combat the constant barrage of threats on the web," he said.

The MIMEsweeper Web Appliance covers all threats in just one box, meaning that IT staff will not lose valuable time managing multiple systems.

It features Clearswift's award-winning, intuitive 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.  which eases day-to-day management. Further benefits which lower the admin burden on IT administrators include granular policy management, powerful reporting functions and policy wizards, and a 30 minute installation.

Peace of mind through enterprise-class protection

"Unlike some competitive offerings, Clearswift's content security products use rigorously tested, enterprise-class components which have been developed from years of web content security experience as opposed to freeware. This gives our customers absolute confidence that they can solve increasingly complex web security challenges as their organization grows," said Mr. Bowles.

Further benefits include granular policy management, powerful reporting functions and policy wizards. The Appliance is capable of supporting thousands of users and the most complex environments.

"In my opinion, the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance successfully brings together the tried and tested MIMEsweeper content scanning technology with a comprehensive and intuitive user interface to deliver an effective solution that administrators will be able to implement quickly and maintain efficiently," commented David S. Carr, Chairman of the independent MIMEsweeper User Forum.

Multiple "best of breed" components

The launch of the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance also marks the beginning of Clearswift's relationship with anti-spyware specialists, Aluria Software, now part of EarthLink, Inc (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
: ELNK ELNK EarthLink, Inc. (stock symbol)
ELNK Ethernet Link
) Value Added Value Added

The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers.

Notes:
This can either increase the products price or value.
 Services (VAS vas (vas) pl. va´ sa  [L.] vessel.va´sal

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1. a blind tubule sometimes connected with the epididymis; a vestigial mesonephric tubule.

2.
) business unit. Aluria's spyware definitions database is one of the largest and most definitive in the world, and is fully supported by one of the most dynamic and aggressive spyware research teams in the industry. It benefits considerably over competitors' offerings by having direct ties to over 5 million EarthLink ISP (1) See in-system programmable.

(2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines.
 commercial and consumer subscribers thus enabling them to identify new spyware threats in real time.

"Aluria's renowned credentials in the anti-spyware market perfectly complement Clearswift's enviable track record in the content security industry, making for a very strong partnership which will deliver the most comprehensive content security solutions for our customers," Mr. Bowles said.

In addition, the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance comes pre-loaded with multi-award winning, state of the art protection from Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab is a computer security company, co-founded by Natalia Kaspersky and Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, offering antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and anti-intrusion products. , provider of the world's most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, crimeware, hacking, phishing and spam. A built-in URL list completes the solution, with more than 18 million URLs and over 2 billion web pages cited by a professional research team using state of the art automated tools and real-world customer submissions.

About Clearswift's Web Security Portfolio

Clearswift recognizes the serious threat to the enterprise presented by gateway breaches. To combat this Clearswift has developed the Clearswift Web Security Suite portfolio - powered by MIMEsweeper, the most sophisticated and efficient content security engine available.

Key Technical Features:

* Available as software and appliance

* Award-winning bi-directional MIMEsweeper content security

* Kaspersky Lab's cutting edge IT security technology

* Best of breed anti-spyware protection from Aluria Software, an EarthLink Company

* Critically acclaimed GUI rated the best available by industry experts

* Pre-loaded with standard policies

* Granular policy management

* Integrates seamlessly with email security portfolio

Price

For product availability and pricing information, please call 1-888-888-6883.

About EarthLink

"EarthLink. We revolve around Verb 1. revolve around - center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work"
center, center on, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about
 you[TM]."

As the nation's next generation Internet See Internet2.  service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. Serving over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, voice, web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. , wireless or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking or security, EarthLink connects people to the power and possibilities of the Internet. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.EarthLink.net.

About Clearswift

Clearswift simplifies content security.

Our products help organizations enforce best-practice email and web use, ensuring all traffic complies with internal policy and external regulations.

Our range of content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software.  solutions makes it easy to deploy, manage and maintain no-compromise email and web security for both inbound and outbound traffic Traffic originating in the continental United States destined for overseas or overseas traffic moving in a general direction away from the continental United States. .

Clearswift is the only vendor to offer comprehensive, policy-based content security in all three deployment methods: as software, as an appliance and as a managed service.

All three platforms are designed to take the hassle out of securing internet traffic, with a clear, intuitive management interface; automatic, 'zero-touch' updates; powerful reporting and common-sense policy management.

Twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights.
     2.
 of experience across 17,000 organizations has helped us raise security standards while simplifying security management at the same time.

We've helped many of the world's most successful organizations use the internet with confidence and are committed to staying ahead of the market and helping our customers defend against all emerging threats.
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