Easy Ironclad Security to Repel Internet-Borne Attacks Now Available for In-Home and Small Office Networks.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 New ZoneAlarm Pro from Zone Labs Protects Networked PCs At Home or At Work From Internet Attacks While Providing Powerful Control Features for Advanced Users Zone Labs Inc., developers of the award-winning 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. utility ZoneAlarm(TM), announced today that ZoneAlarm Pro is now available at www.zonelabs.com. Building on ZoneAlarm's rock-solid security and ease of use, ZoneAlarm Pro delivers even more comprehensive security for all users, whether they are in a small office or home setting, using an individual PC or networked PC, as well as powerful new control features for advanced users. Building on the strong foundation of ZoneAlarm, which is in use by more than 4 million customers since its debut in January 2000, ZoneAlarm Pro offers an enhanced version of MailSafe - Email Attachment See e-mail attachment. Protection, which can now protect PCs from more than 30 categories of Internet-borne email viruses and Trojan horse See Trojan. Trojan Horse hollow horse concealed soldiers, enabling them to enter and capture Troy. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad] See : Deceit (application, security) Trojan horse file types, including Visual Basic Script (language) Visual BASIC Script - (VBScript) Microsoft's scripting language which is an extension of their Visual Basic language. VBScript can be used with Microsoft Office applications and others. It can also be embedded in web pages but can only be understood by Internet Explorer. , JavaScript, executables, and other executable script and program file types. In addition, advanced users can customize ZoneAlarm Pro MailSafe to identify and quarantine specific file types. Advanced users can also take advantage of options that allow them to fine tune and control security settings on both standalone and networked PCs, including password protection. "ZoneAlarm Pro is a unique combination of powerful features and intuitive ease of use for securing individual PCs and small networks, whether in a home or work setting," said Gregor Freund, President of Zone Labs. "We've added to the strong foundation found in the market's leading Internet security product, especially the industrial-strength firewall and unique application-centric access control, to provide the enhanced security and control features that our advanced users of ZoneAlarm have requested most frequently." ZoneAlarm Pro complements anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f programs by providing immediate defense against unknown threats including those that haven't been profiled yet by intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and virus protection vendors. ZoneAlarm Pro Features and Benefits In always-on Internet-connected home and small office settings, these critical security features make it easier to maintain appropriate security levels for the task at hand - gaming, telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. and connecting to the workplace, or document and file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. . Even with its powerful new features, ZoneAlarm Pro's emphasis remains on ease of use, flexibility and ironclad ironclad, mid-19th-century wooden warship protected from gunfire by iron armor. The success of the ironclad when first employed by the French in the Crimean War sparked a naval armor and armaments race between France and Great Britain. protection. Unlike any other networked security product, ZoneAlarm Pro incorporates: The Firewall provides control over the door to a user's computer. With Stealth Mode Taking place in secret. It often refers to the position that startup companies take when developing a product they feel will be very competitive in the marketplace. They swear everyone to secrecy and keep a very low profile until they are ready to launch. enabled, the PCs become invisible to the Internet and potential intruders, thereby significantly reducing the risk of an attack. ZoneAlarm Pro's Firewall provides the ultimate intrusion security for personal computers. Application Control provides the power to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. ZoneAlarm Pro monitors all activity on the computer and can alert the user when a new application attempts to access the Internet. Application Control automatically configures the firewall and ensures that any rogue applications like Spyware cannot send valuable data to criminals and vandals. New control features allow advanced users to restrict applications to communicate using only the protocols and ports deemed appropriate for that application, and are thereby prevented from becoming malicious programs being co-opted to distribute confidential data. Enhanced MailSafe - Email Attachment Protection is enhanced to allow users to detect and control the most common variants of malicious email attachments, whether written by a `script kiddie' in Visual Basic Script or JavaScript, or by more advanced Internet miscreants as an executable file See executable code. or a COM file (1) (COMmand file) An executable DOS, Windows or OS/2 program that takes up less than 64K. Such programs were common with earlier 16-bit computers that used 64K memory segments. See EXE file. (2) A VMS file containing commands to be executed. . ZoneAlarm Pro MailSafe now identifies and alerts the user to all email attachments, so that he or she can make an informed choice about running the attachment before it can cause damage to a user's PC and propagate to other PCs. A special feature allows advanced users to specify additional file types for ZoneAlarm Pro to identify and subsequently alert users. New Password protection - ZoneAlarm Pro provides password protection, giving users an added level of security and making security settings tamper proof. New Expert Utilities allow business users in large and small organizations to create custom settings and configurations so ZoneAlarm Pro can adapt to their security needs. New One-Click Configuration for NAT/ICS connected PCs makes it simple to share Internet connections securely. Advanced Alert and Logging Control gives users the flexibility to be silently protected, informed about every threat, or to customize an alert notification scheme to suit individual preferences. Users can now elect to store their Alert Logs on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, so that they can investigate any attempts to hack their PCs or local area networks. Security Levels make ZoneAlarm Pro easy to use. In contrast to other security solutions, ZoneAlarm Pro comes configured to deliver out-of the-box safety and security. More advanced users can customize security levels for the task at hand With ZoneAlarm Pro's Security Levels, users get peace of mind and flexibility, not confusion. Local and Internet Zones give users the convenience of sharing important data with trusted people while denying the privilege to everyone else. Through the two zones - Local and Internet - users can easily share their files, printers, and other resources on the local network or across the world while keeping those files safe from being accessed by strangers. The Internet Lock can block 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. while the computer is unattended or idle. Applications can be configured to bypass the lock; for example, an email client See e-mail program. could continue checking mail. With the Internet Lock, the user has absolute control over the use of their always-on connection to the Internet. Pricing and Availability ZoneAlarm Pro works on Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) 95, 98, 98 SE Windows ME (Windows Millennium Edition) An upgrade to Windows 98 introduced in 2000. Windows ME added more support for digital cameras, multi-player Internet games and home networking. , NT and 2000. It is now available at www.zonelabs.com. ZoneAlarm Pro is recommended for any Internet-connected PC where easy customized security and control is desired. ZoneAlarm Pro costs $39.95 (US) annual license fee per installed PC and volume pricing is available. About Zone Labs Inc. Zone Labs Inc., a leading creator of Internet technologies, security and productivity solutions, is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded by a team of software industry veterans to fulfill a vision of safe and secure Internet access. Zone Labs produces patented TrueVector(TM) technology, the most flexible and efficient software platform for enabling a new breed of intelligent Internet solutions, including secure computing and managed services for telecommunications providers. Built with TrueVector technology, the company's product line includes the award-winning ZoneAlarm Internet security utility that increases security for Internet-connected personal computers with its unparalleled ease of use and strong protection features. To date, more than four million PC users have downloaded ZoneAlarm, making it the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in the category. The company's ZoneAlarm Pro product offers advanced security and ease of use as well as network support for small office or home settings. Founded in 1997, Zone Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California “San Francisco” redirects here. For other uses, see San Francisco (disambiguation). The City and County of San Francisco (EN IPA: [sænfrənˈsɪskoʊ] , USA. For more information please contact Zone Labs at 415.341.8200 or visit www.zonelabs.com. Editors' Note: TrueVector and ZoneAlarm are trademarks of Zone Labs Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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