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Command Software Systems unveils its vision for the future; strategic positioning of award-winning anti-virus software.


JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1996--Leading anti-virus and security software provider, Command Software Systems, Inc., announced today its vision of the future of anti-virus protection for the enterprise.

"New strategies for computer security and anti-virus protection are necessary to keep up with the rapidly evolving technology of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. ," said Dyan Dyer, Command 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.  and president. "Interconnectivity has increased dramatically in the past few years, expanding the threat of virus infection. The growth in use of the Internet and intranet in the workplace, heavy reliance on e-mail and the creation of global networked environments require innovative anti-virus solutions."

Multi-Platform Support

Command Software is committed to providing the industry's most effective and comprehensive line of anti-virus software anti-virus software nAntivirensoftware f . Supporting major client and server platforms, the F-PROT Professional product line offers virus protection for DOS, Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
  • Windows 3.0
  • Windows 3.1x
These should not be confused with the first three releases of Windows NT, which were also given "3.x" version numbers, i.e.
, Windows 95, 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. , OS/2 and NetWare platforms.

New server platforms will expand F-PROT Professional's multi-platform support. In the fourth quarter of 1996, Command will launch F-PROT Professional for Windows NT Servers.

New Platform: Announcing F-PROT Professional for NT Servers

F-PROT Professional for Windows NT Servers will provide comprehensive, real-time virus scanning and protection for the Windows NT server. Implementing native NT 32-bit technology, F-PROT will offer multi-threaded administration, distribution and scanning, and will utilize NT's advanced file system and access control. F-PROT's true 32-bit Windows NT Kernel Mode Drivers will provide real-time, on-access scanning.

Internet Computing and Virus Protection

Macro viruses have changed the way that viruses spread - with the ease of sharing a document. Today documents are shared continuously through e-mail, Internet and on-line downloads. With the sharing of information, users must learn to protect their data in new ways. "As use of the Internet, intranet and e-mail increases, so does the need for anti-virus protection," states Dyer. "The sharing of files necessitates scanning for viruses. To be effective in these environments, an anti-virus solution must provide real-time, on-access scanning. The real-time protection Real-time protection, on-access scanning, background guard, resident shield, autoprotect, and other synonyms refer to the automatic protection provided by most antivirus, antispyware, and other antimalware programs, which is arguably their most important  of e-mail gateway technology is essential to detect viruses transmitted via mailed documents. In order to meet the current and growing needs for the protection of corporate networks, Command is forming strategic partnerships with industry leaders."

A Strategic Partnership: E-mail Gateway Anti-Virus Gateway Anti-Virus allows applications across the enterprise to check files for viruses by providing a SOAP-based virus scanning web service. Client applications attach files to SOAP messages and submit them to the Gateway Anti-Virus web service.  Protection

Workstations are being protected today with F-PROT Professional's DVP DVP

See delivery versus payment (DVP).
 (Dynamic Virus Protection) technology. This Windows Kernel Mode Drivers performs real-time monitoring of files introduced to the system from the Internet and other electronic sources.

Command Software Systems and Integralis, Inc. have partnered to begin a new era of anti-virus protection for the Internet, providing an integrated anti-virus and e-mail security solution. They are pleased to announce the release of Command Post, a new product to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 1996. The integration of F-PROT Professional anti-virus software and MIMESweeper e-mail gateway technology will provide the most effective protection available from the threat of viruses transmitted via Internet traffic Internet traffic is the flow of data around the Internet. It includes web traffic, which is the amount of that data that is related to the World Wide Web, along with the traffic from other major uses of the Internet, such as electronic mail and peer-to-peer networks. .

Command Software Systems, Inc., a leading provider of anti-virus and security software, is proud of its distinguished client base which includes Mobil Oil, Delta Airlines, Caterpillar, Microsoft, Chevron, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device.

(2) (Microwave Communications Inc.
, Unisys, Goodyear and SONY.

Command develops, markets and supports a complete line of anti-virus and security software products for IBM personal computers, compatibles and networks. Founded in 1983, the company has offices in the United States and the united Kingdom. For additional information please contact Therese Padilla: tpadilla@commandcom.com; 561/575-3200 x114 or http://www.commandcom.com.

EDITOR'S NOTE: There is an "at" symbol following "tpadilla" in the e-mail address above, and following "arclark" in the e-mail address below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.

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Allison Clark, (847) 291-1616 x256

arclark@aol.com
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