CyberGuard Expands Use of Legato Systems' High Availability Software to Deliver Continuous and Reliable Firewall Protection Throughout Appliance Product Suite.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2000 Legato (Legato Systems, Inc., Mountain View, CA, www.legato.com) A leading provider of storage management and high-availability software founded in 1988 and acquired by EMC Corporation in 2003. Legato software, including Celestra data management (data mining, data migration, etc. Systems, 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 : LGTO LGTO Legato Systems (stock symbol) ), a worldwide leader in enterprise storage management, announced today that CyberGuard Corporation (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). : CYBG) has embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Legato's high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. software into its new line of appliance products. Legato's high availability software provides continuous firewall protection in CyberGuard's KnightSTAR, STARLord and FireSTAR products, shielding mission-critical data and network systems from security breaches by offering superior firewall protection. "Businesses have zero tolerance The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance and enhance deterrence. Since the 1980s the phrase zero tolerance has signified a philosophy toward illegal conduct that favors strict imposition of for downtime when it comes to firewall protection. 24/7 operation is no longer an option, it is a requirement. By embedding 1. (mathematics) embedding - One instance of some mathematical object contained with in another instance, e.g. a group which is a subgroup. 2. (theory) embedding - (domain theory) A complete partial order F in [X -> Y] is an embedding if Legato's high availability software in CyberGuard products, we are ensuring that our customers' businesses can meet today's 365/7/24 expectation," said Mike Wittig, chief technology officer for CyberGuard Corporation. "So Legato has been the perfect choice for us for our family of premium appliance firewalls" CyberGuard offers a variety of network security products that shield data and network systems from security breaches with reliable firewall protection. Legato's high availability software embedded in CyberGuard's new line of appliance products ensures continuous availability of firewall services, keeping firewall applications available in the unlikely event that a firewall server fails. Legato's high availability software automatically restarts services on the same server or switches to a second server, effectively preventing downtime. With Legato's software, CyberGuard products proactively monitor firewall services and automatically reconnect if there is a failure. "CyberGuard and Legato are addressing a key concern for businesses today, security for their network and infrastructure. Legato's high availability software embedded in CyberGuard's appliances deliver firewall solutions that meet various security requirements and provide businesses with the highest level of protection," commented George Symons George Symons VC DCM (18 March 1826-18 November 1871) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. , vice president of product development, Legato Systems, Inc. "Legato continues to partner with market leaders, such as CyberGuard, to meet a variety of application availability and data protection needs based on end-user requirements." CyberGuard's line of firewall appliances consists of CyberGuard KnightSTAR, STARLord and FireSTAR, for high-, mid- and low-bandwidth users . In January, the company introduced KnightSTAR, CyberGuard's first premium appliance firewall--targeted to mid- to large-sized network customers. STARLord, released in September 2000, was developed to serve the unique security needs of the largest business environments, such as those at 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. (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), and large data centers and telecommunications providers. FireSTAR, released just last month, is a fully integrated, high-density, pre-staged and ready-to-operate firewall developed for the unique security needs of small- to mid-sized networks with T-1 or DSL connections. About CyberGuard Corporation CyberGuard Corporation is a leading international provider of enterprise security solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and governments worldwide. CyberGuard's award winning, industrial-strength firewall products and services protect the integrity of data and applications from unauthorized access. The company has world headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and branch offices worldwide. More information on CyberGuard Corporation can be found at http://www.cyberguard.com. About Legato Systems Legato Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTO), is a worldwide leader in enterprise storage management and application availability. Helping companies leverage business-critical, corporate data assets, Legato's products and services enable information continuance, a seamless approach to the movement, management and protection of data throughout an enterprise. Founded in 1988, Legato serves Fortune 1000 companies and has become the recognized industry standard for storage management software products, currently shipping to 30 of the 50 Fortune "e-50" top businesses. Legato's products are available through a network of Legato licensed resellers, integrators, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners and directly from Legato. Legato is a founding member of the Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA . More information is available at www.legato.com. Telephone: 650/210-7000. Note to Editors: The Legato logo design, Legato, Legato NetWorker, Octopus, SmartMedia and BudTool are registered trademarks; Celestra, Co-StandbyServer, GEMS and StandbyServer are trademarks; and San Academy is a servicemark of Legato Systems, Inc. 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