Elron Firewall for NT Now ISCA Certified.CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 1998--Elron Software Inc. announced today that Elron Firewall for NT(tm) has earned the ICSA See TruSecure. (International Computer Security Association) firewall certification. ICSA-certified firewalls are proven to protect against every commercial hacking tool and numerous home-bred hacking tools. Elron Firewall for NT earned certification on its first attempt--a noteworthy accomplishment in light of ICSA's rigorous standards, where products are barraged with a continuously evolving suite of attacks. In fact, of all firewalls submitted to the ICSA certification in the past year, 61 % either failed or needed manual configuration changes or vendor patches before they met the necessary criteria. Currently, only 11 NT firewalls have earned the ICSA stamp of approval. ICSA President, Peter Tippet tip·pet n. 1. A covering for the shoulders, as of fur, with long ends that hang in front. 2. A long stole worn by members of the Anglican clergy. 3. A long hanging part, as of a sleeve, hood, or cape. said, "ICSA applauds Elron Software for doing their part to help increase security in the digital world." A complete report on Elron Firewall for NT's ICSA certification can be accessed by visiting the ICSA site at www.ncsa.com/fwcd/elron/index.shtml. "The ICSA certification is a great achievement for our NT Firewall," said Ivan O'Sullivan, President of Elron Software's Internet Management Division. "Elron Firewall has already established itself as a major player in the market, but at a time when so few firewalls have earned certification, the ICSA stamp of approval gives our customers added confidence that they've chosen the right security solution for their network." About Elron Firewall for NT Elron Firewall for NT was most recently ranked number one in ease-of-use and performance by 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. Times magazine (8/98), and is among the top ten firewalls in the worldwide market, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). Elron Firewall for NT employs Stateful Multi-Layer Inspection (SMLI SMLI Stateful Multi-Layer Inspection ) technology, a third generation architecture that provides improved performance, flexibility and security over proxy firewalls. Elron Firewall for NT is fully-loaded with the key security features such as 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. (Virtual Private Network), 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. (Network Address Translation), DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) A middle ground between an organization's trusted internal network and an untrusted, external network such as the Internet. Also called a "perimeter network," the DMZ is a subnetwork (subnet) that may sit between firewalls or off one leg of a (De-Militarized Zone), and User Authentication included at no extra cost. With free technical support, Elron Firewall for NT has the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) among fully-featured NT firewalls. One of the easiest to use firewalls, Elron Firewall for NT can be installed and configured in less than 60 minutes. Additional Information For additional information on Elron Firewall for NT or Elron Software's other Internet management products, visit the company's web site or send requests to info@elronsw.com. or visit Elron Software web site, www.elronsoftware.com. Elron Software can also be reached by calling, toll-free (800) 406-5833. About Elron Software, Inc. Elron Software Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Company develops, sells, and supports network management products for Internet-connected networks. Elron Software Inc. is a private, wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Elron Electronic Industries LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability , (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 :ELRNF) a $1.2 billion multinational company headquartered in Israel. |
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