CyberGuard Corporation and UUNET PIPEX first to provide certified levels of security on the Internet.FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. & CAMBRIDGE, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 1997-- CyberGuard Firewall is first complete Firewall solution to undergo ITSEC See NCSC. E3 evaluation in Europe CyberGuard Corporation, a leading provider of network security solutions, and UUNET PIPEX (company) UUNET PIPEX - An Internet provider, part of the Unipalm Group. PIPEX launched their Internet service in March 1992, and by November 1993 provided Internet service to 150 customer sites in the UK. , the European subsidiary of UUNet (UUNET Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, VA, www.uunet.net) Founded in 1987, UUNET was the first commercial Internet service provider. Originally offering e-mail and news, it became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for Technologies, today announced they will jointly offer what is expected to be the first government-certified security solution for Internet access. UUNET PIPEX customers are now able to safeguard key corporate data to a high level using CyberGuard's comprehensive security solution. The corporate objectives of the two companies reflect their joint commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. UUNET PIPEX is the only commercial 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. in the UK to guarantee an uptime of 99.5 percent and, CyberGuard is the first complete firewall solution to undergo an ITSEC (IT Security Evaluation Criteria) E3 evaluation in Europe. E3 is the level of security demanded by the UK government for connection of their sites to the Internet, where this is permissible. Peter Rouski, Internet product group manager at UUNET PIPEX, commented: "This collaboration is the most significant step so far in Internet security. UUNET PIPEX is the only ISP in the UK to back its Internet services with a guarantee. What we are doing now is demonstrating to customers and their investors that we can help them safeguard their `crown jewels'. Indeed we can design tailor-made solutions for each individual customer. We believe those with the most stringent security needs, no matter how small or large, will find CyberGuard fits the bill." Bob Carberry, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CyberGuard Corporation, added, "The CyberGuard Firewall is a top performer in the firewall market. By joining forces with the front-running ISP, we are reinforcing our commitment to provide customers with the strongest enterprise security solutions available to protect their valuable data and allow them to safely utilize the Internet for business - all at a level of security that is recognized by the UK government." The UK IT Security Evaluation & Certification Scheme was set up as a joint venture by the Department of Trade and Industry The Department of Trade and Industry was a United Kingdom government department which was disbanded with the announcement of the creation of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform on 28 June 2007[1]. and the government's Communications - Electronics Security Group. Its objective is to evaluate features of IT products and to certify the level of assurance that can be placed on them. The scheme provides a basis for mutual international recognition of such certificates, based on the IT Security Evaluation Criteria. The CyberGuard Firewall evaluation is expected to be fully completed in the first calendar quarter of this year. About CyberGuard Firewall The CyberGuard Firewall is a complete and integrated product, which is ready to be installed on customers' networks and is comprised of hardware, software, operating system and intuitive 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. ). CyberGuard is also available as a software-only solution available on the Intel personal computer platform. CyberGuard provides the highest level of security to reach the UK market to date and is easy to use and administer. The CyberGuard Firewall is built on top of a trusted operating system Trusted Operating System (TOS) generally refers to an operating system that provides sufficient support for multilevel security and evidence of correctness to meet a particular set of government requirements. and networking product that have been evaluated at the B1 level of trust from the National Computer Security Center (NCSC (National Computer Security Center) The arm of the U.S. National Security Agency that defines criteria for trusted computer products, which are embodied in the Orange Book and Red Book. ) in the USA. This makes it the only commercially available firewall product running government-evaluated software. In addition to the B1 level evaluation from the NCSC, the CyberGuard Firewall has also been certified to meet firewall security requirements defined by the National Computer Security Association (NCSA (1) (National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Urbana-Champaign, IL, www.ncsa.uiuc.edu) A high-performance computing facility located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ), an independent international testing laboratory. In France, the CyberGuard Firewall has been tested by Celar. About UUNET Technologies Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, UUNET Technologies, Inc. is the world's largest provider of Internet services, offering a comprehensive range of access options, World Wide Web hosting services, security products and consulting services to businesses, professionals, and on-line service providers. The company's network is comprised of Points of Presence (POPs) throughout the United States and in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as connections to 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. around the world. Founded in 1987, UUNET is recognized as the first commercial Internet service provider. UUNET's World Wide Web address is http://www.uu.net On August 12, 1996, UUNET merged with MFS MFS Medicare fee schedule Communications Company, Inc. MFS Communications Company, Inc. is a leading provider of communication services for business. Through its operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. subsidiaries, MFS provides one-stop shopping for integrated local and long distance services as well as a wide range of high-quality voice, data, Internet and other enhanced services and systems specifically designed to meet the requirements of business and government customers. MFS is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Its World Wide Web address is http://www.mfst.com. MFS common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol MFST. On August 26, 1996, MFS Communications Company, Inc. and WorldCom, Inc. announced a definitive agreement and plan of merger. The merger has been completed and is effective as of December 31, 1996. About CyberGuard CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq:CYBG), formerly the Trusted Systems Division of Harris Computer Systems Corporation, is a leading developer of network security solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and the government. The Company's CyberGuard Firewall family of products provide the strongest enterprise security solutions available because they are built on a secure operating system The term "secure operating system" is a misnomer. Relevant articles include:
The company has US headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and international headquarters in Europe. Products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force, value added resellers, distributors, network integrators and Internet Service Providers. For more information, please call (800) 666-4273 x5615 or (954) 977-5615; e-mail info@mail.cybg.com; or visit CyberGuard's web site at www.cyberguardcorp.com. This release can also be found at www.uunet.pipex PIPEX Public Internet Protocol Exchange (Internet) .com CyberGuard and CyberGuard Firewall are trademarks of CyberGuard Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. CONTACT: CyberGuard Corporation Media and Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Lisa Thornhill, 954/977-5615 e-mail: lthornhill@mail.cybg.com or UUNET Pipex Fiona McClelland +44 (0) 181 322 1922 or e-mail: fiona@gbc.co.uk or FitzGerald Communications Stacy Breines, 617/494-9500 REPEATS: New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of 212-752-9600 or 800-221-2462; Boston 617-236-4266 or |
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