CyberGuard Firewall receives Data Communications Magazine Tester's Choice Award.FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1997-- CyberGuard's is only firewall of twenty tested to resist "denial-of-service" attacks CyberGuard Corporation (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 :CYBG), a leading Intranet and Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solutions provider, last week received Data Communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. Magazine's Tester's Choice Award for the superior quality and performance of its CyberGuard Firewall. Comprehensive lab tests of twenty firewall products were conducted by the magazine's affiliate, National Software Testing Software testing is the process used to measure the quality of developed computer software. Usually, quality is constrained to such topics as correctness, completeness, security, but can also include more technical requirements as described under the ISO standard ISO 9126, such Laboratory (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ). The lab's tests subjected each firewall to nearly 100 different forms of attack, a thorough investigation of management features and a performance stress test using 100 megabits-per-second Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. segments. "The CyberGuard Firewall 3.0 posted virtually flawless results," stated the magazine's report. "Notably, it was the only product to achieve a perfect score in our denial-of-service tests (attacks to halt the firewall or to reduce the firewall's protection), and the only one to shut down external access when log files filled - a safer course of action." "We are pleased to see the quality and strength of CyberGuard's security and performance again validated by independent testing experts such as Data Communications," said Robert L. Carberry, chairman, president and 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. of CyberGuard Corporation. "Customers first look for security in a firewall. Achieving a perfect score in all NSTL's tests further reinforces CyberGuard's leadership position in the network security industry." Data Communications' Tester's Choice Award is the fourth independent lab testing win earned by CyberGuard Firewall in a month. Communications Week awarded CyberGuard its coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. MAX Award last week for "standout" price/performance. CyberGuard Firewall earned Network Computing Magazine's Editor's Choice Award last month. Federal Computer Week last month named the product overall winner of its Government Best buys comparative review of best-selling firewall systems in the government market. About CyberGuard CyberGuard Corporation (NASDAQ:CYBG) is a leading Intranet and Internet security solutions provider to Fortune 1000 companies and governments worldwide. CyberGuard's award-winning, industrial-strength firewall and security products protect the integrity of data and applications from hackers and digital thieves. CyberGuard Firewall users have never reported a breach by an unauthorized intruder. It is certified by the U.S. National Computer Security Center, the National Computer Security Association and the European Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria. The company has U.S. headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and branch offices worldwide. Products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force, value added resellers, distributors, network integrators and 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. . More information on CyberGuard products and services is available through an E-mail request to info@mail.cybg.com and from CyberGuard's web site at www.cyberguardcorp.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: CyberGuard Firewall is a trademark of CyberGuard Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. CONTACT: CyberGuard Corporation Lisa Thornhill Press and Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. 954/977-5615 lthornhill@mail.cybg.com or Buerger Media & Marketing, Inc. Jane Bator Press Contact 770/495-7494 jbator@buerger.com |
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