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Published Date: June 9, 2000
Company Name: Tiny Software Inc.
Address: 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 1020
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Main Telephone
Number: 408/919-7360
Internet Home
Page Address
(URL) www.tinysoftware.com
Chief Executive
Officer: Roman Kasan
Chief Financial
Officer: Roman Kasan
Investor Relations
Contact: Brandon Talaich
Business number: 408/919-7360 ext. 18
E-mail address: btalaich@tinysoftware.com
Public Relations
Contact: Diane Peterson
Business number: 408/919-7360 ext. 12
E-mail address: dpeterson@tinysoftware.com
Industry: Networking
Company description: Founded in 1997, Tiny Software has been developing sophisticated, powerful software products that have been offered to customers in small, easy-to-use packages. As a technology leader in router and firewall software solutions for small to medium size networks, Tiny Software has built an impressive portfolio of technical achievements within the networking industry. Tiny Software distributes its products via the Internet and by more than 5,000 resellers. There are currently more than 150,000 networks in 70 countries using WinRoute, Tiny Software's flagship product. Tiny Software is committed to continue its delivery of high-quality products and customer services. Tiny Software is based in Santa Clara, Calif., with its technology development team in the Czech Republic. Tiny Software is located on the Internet at www.tinysoftware.com. TECHNOLOGY: INNOVATION Tiny Software has integrated several significant security-related features to its firewall software security solutions. The WinRoute software engine acts as the core file structure to the Windows operating system that enables the engine to load before the Network Device Interface Specification (networking, hardware, standard) Network Device Interface Specification - (NDIS) A Microsoft Windows device driver programming interface allowing multiple protocols to share the same network hardware. E.g. TCP/IP and IPX on the same NIC. NDIS can also be used by some ISDN adapters. (NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) A network driver interface from Microsoft. See network driver interface. NDIS - Network Device Interface Specification ) modules are loaded. This Tiny Software feature assures the user that no network connectivity will be supported before WinRoute is active. In fact, it offers immediate protection for all interfaces before any unwanted traffic or other attacks attempt to filter through the system. Many products cannot provide this service until after the system has been booted. In addition, WinRoute "wraps" NDIS so that all TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. traffic is halted from the NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. driver to the engine before it continues to move up the network communications stack and to the operating system itself, allowing the WinRoute engine to control both inbound and outbound traffic. PRODUCT INTEGRATION Firewall Through its WinRoute product, Tiny Software provides several layers of access control over communication to prevent unauthorized access. One of the most powerful security features is Network Address Translation (NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. ), a standard Internet protocol for "hiding" private network addresses behind a single address or multiple addresses. WinRoute can perform NAT on any interface versus some all-in-one firewall appliance devices that only allow it on the Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ). Packet Filtering At the heart of any firewall access control mechanism is the technology by which it denies packets trying to enter protected networks. Packet filtering is the most common technology used for network access control and is used in products such as Cisco's IOS (1) (Internetwork Operating System) An operating system from Cisco that is the primary control program used in its routers. IOS is widely used and robust system software that supports the common functions of all products under Cisco's CiscoFusion architecture. network device operating system. The primary point of failure for modern firewall systems is the lack of proper configuration. Tiny Software configures the filters within the WinRoute so that even novice network administrators can implement a secure configuration with little knowledge of TCP/IP. Administration Remote Administration is a key element for network device management. Using a proprietary protocol, WinRoute provides remote management capabilities, revealing very little data for an attacker who may be eavesdropping Secretly gaining unauthorized access to confidential communications. Examples include listening to radio transmissions or using laser interferometers to reconstitute conversations by reflecting laser beams off windows that are vibrating in synchrony to the sound in the room. with a networking tool. Logging could also be enabled to discover if illegal password guessing has occurred. This ability to record events at all times is a critical function. WinRoute records six different logs of traffic that impacts the firewall, including packets that pass through it, user activities and filter actions. Integrated into the WinRoute for networking office flexibility is the Internal Account Management function. WinRoute can be programmed for individual user accounts or for grouping user accounts. This is useful for assigning user-groups access to only the database server that is pertinent to their organizational role. For example, the human resources group may be the only group granted access to the payroll database server network. 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. ) Tiny Software has designed WinRoute to be fully capable of passing traffic from the two most widely used VPN protocols in use today: the IP Security protocol proposed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (c/o Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI), Reston, VA, www.ietf.org) Founded in 1986, the IETF is a non-membership, open, voluntary standards organization dedicated to identifying problems and opportunities in IP data networks and proposing technical solutions to the (IETF See Internet Engineering Task Force. IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force ), and the Point-to-Point Tunneling protocol See PPTP. (communications, protocol) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol - (PPTP) A tunneling protocol for connecting Windows NT clients and servers over Remote Access Services (RAS). PPTP can be used to create a Virtual Private Network between computers running NT. , made popular in recent years due to its inclusion with Microsoft Windows client operating system See desktop operating system. software. With market demands to enhance and optimize Internet connections; whether by dial-up, DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , cable modem, DirectPC or leased line, Tiny Software has provided the solution in a reliable, affordable and easy-to-use software product. Branch offices, telecommuters, Small Offices/Home Offices (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ), medium size networks as well as large corporations utilize Tiny Software products. PRODUCTS WinRoute Pro WinRoute Pro is the award winning ICSA-certified Internet router and firewall software solution that gives users the choice to connect to their network either through a dial-up line, DSL, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. or Cable, leased line or DirecPC. Exclusively integrated into the WinRoute Pro is a Mail Server, enabling Web Browser Access, POP3/SMTP Access for incoming and outgoing mail and an Aliases feature for additional user addressing and email address substitution. WinRoute Pro includes the most advanced Network Address Translation (NAT) software router for high-level configurations in order to offer the network the ability to share the same Internet connection. WinRoute Pro's firewall includes advanced packet filtering for added network security. WinRoute Pro is the ultimate router and firewall software solution for superior network connectivity and management. WinRoute Lite WinRoute Lite is a rock-solid, easy to use network router and firewall software application based on award winning, ICSA See TruSecure. certified WinRoute Pro technology. The WinRoute Lite version offers a lower level of functionality when compared to WinRoute Pro; however, maintains several popular and well-needed features for a network solution. WinRoute Lite is an ideal solution for connecting small to medium size networks with secure Internet sharing. When compared to its superior, WinRoute Pro, the Lite version does not include a configurable router, mail, or proxy server. Its DHCP server and router are set for auto-configuration opposed to the configurable DHCP server and router of WinRoute Pro. VPN support with WinRoute Lite is limited to PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) A protocol from Microsoft that is used to create a virtual private network (VPN) over the Internet. Remote users can access their corporate networks via any ISP that supports PPTP on its servers. out only and IPSEC is not supported. Tiny Personal Firewall This firewall is based on the award winning, ICSA-certified WinRoute Pro security technology. It is an easy-to-use, affordable software firewall that prevents unauthorized access and offers security for computer and personal files. Personal Firewall offers low, normal, high and maximum-security settings all through its easy-to-use, simplistic sim·plism n. The tendency to oversimplify an issue or a problem by ignoring complexities or complications. [French simplisme, from simple, simple, from Old French; see simple user interface. Users will experience a high-quality firewall solution at an affordable price without any burden to their system's performance. |
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