Latest versions of Secure Computing's BorderWare Firewall Server and Sidewinder Security Server ship with new interoperability and internationalization features; SafeWord Integration, Remote Monitoring, and new Virtual Private Network features added to suite of firewall products designed to safeguard enterprise-wide computing systems.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 1997--Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR), a leading provider of total network security solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the latest versions of its firewall products, BorderWare Firewall Server and Sidewinder Security Server.

Designed to meet the diverse security needs of modern corporate computing environments worldwide, BorderWare 4.1 and Sidewinder 3.1 add new Virtual Private Network (VPN) features and broaden integration with Secure Computing's SafeWord Authentication Server and SmartFilter Internet URL filtering technologies.

The latest versions of Sidewinder and BorderWare optimize the firewalls' ability to deliver flexible, secure, and interoperable computing environments for organizations ranging from smaller businesses to multinational companies that deploy Internet and intranet strategies to conduct business with remote offices and customers around the globe.

"Our customers need security solutions that will allay fears they may have about deploying Internet and Intranet solutions on a global basis. In order to do this, they need specialized products that work equally well alone or together," said Brett Nelson, product marketing manager for Secure Computing's firewall division.

"Sidewinder and BorderWare firewalls are designed to operate together or independently in a wide variety of different enterprise-wide computing environments. This flexibility and interoperability is revolutionary in our industry."

Sidewinder and BorderWare Environments

Sidewinder and BorderWare can work seamlessly together in an environment where a company requires multiple firewalls to protect sub-networks and secure communications with remote offices. Both BorderWare 4.1 and Sidewinder 3.1 are application-level gateway firewalls, offering the highest level of security for primary connections to the Internet and for internal Intranets.

The two firewalls can establish a trusted communications link through a secure VPN tunnel, securing connections to remote offices. BorderWare and Sidewinder support SmartFilter URL filtering to enhance productivity across the enterprise, and both firewalls incorporate encrypted remote management capabilities.

Though both firewalls offer a similarly high level of protection, one product may be more appropriate in certain environments. The BorderWare Firewall Server is the only firewall available today that provides a full suite of embedded servers, making it a complete, cost-effective solution for larger corporations with multiple internal departments as well as smaller organizations that require secure access to the Internet.

Moreover, BorderWare's Multiple Address Translation (MAT) provides the ability to host more than one Web server for different departments or functions within an organization. For instance, BorderWare has proved to be an ideal solution for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that provides secure Web hosting capabilities for each of its multiple business partners. BorderWare protects each customer's Web server residing on the firewall's Secure Server Net (SSN) through the MAT capability.

BorderWare also ships with customizable security policies and incorporates Automatic Key Management, facilitating management of VPN tunnels. These features make BorderWare a very cost-effective way to offer the highest level of security in a wide variety of situations, including remote offices, internal Intranets, and departments of larger organizations.

The Sidewinder Security Server offers unparalleled flexibility that can be tailored to even the most complex security policies. Employing Secure Computing's patented Type Enforcement security, Sidewinder offers sophisticated access controls and advanced filtering mechanisms for World Wide Web, e-mail, and Java.

Also unique to Sidewinder is remote SNMP monitoring and X.400/X.500 with mail filtering, making Sidewinder the only U.S. government Defense Messaging System (DMS) compliant firewall while maintaining full commercial capabilities.

Sidewinder also incorporates a fine granularity of control of internal users, enabling the network administrator to authenticate and control Internet access to individuals or groups on an internal network.

Sidewinder's flexibility is the reason a large utility company in the western United States uses the product to protect a vital internal network that controls the flow of electricity to half the state. Sidewinder's exceptional ability to control and authenticate internal users makes it the perfect solution to safeguard this internal network from unauthorized access, from both outside and inside the company.

New Interoperability and Internationalization Features In BorderWare 4.1 and Sidewinder 3.1

Already supporting Secure Computing's SafeWord authentication server, BorderWare 4.1 expands support for Secure Computing's SmartFilter URL filtering by increasing support for all 27 filtering categories and by including an automatic download feature for the SmartFilter Control List. BorderWare 4.1 also adds authentication support for Secure Computing's SafeWord Gold token card.

BorderWare 4.1 also includes support for Multiple Address Translation (MAT), which portrays the image of multiple servers to the external network, allowing an organization to host more than one Web server for different departments or functions behind a single BorderWare Firewall Server. In addition, MAT creates a load sharing mechanism that optimizes system performance.

Support for DNS classless IP addresses has been included in version 4.1 and is essential for customers using ISPs in the Asia-Pacific region where BorderWare is the top-selling firewall.

The latest version of BorderWare supports encrypted remote administration using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. A Java-based graphical user interface allows for simple configuration of BorderWare from any remote Web browser supporting Java. BorderWare 4.1 now provides an integrated, seamless, and automatic VPN key management system. This feature provides a strong encryption method, automating and enhancing the productivity and accuracy of the key generation and exchange process.

Sidewinder 3.1 also integrates Secure Computing's SafeWord AS server, expanding the firewall's ability to authenticate users, adding an additional layer of security to the network.

"Sidewinder 3.1 represents a major achievement in the company's efforts to integrate core technologies from its different product divisions," said Nelson. "SafeWord adds an entirely new dimension to Sidewinder, which can now verify individual users on the Internet and grant access to services and proxies based on their profile. No other information security vendor offers its customers a more integrated, flexible solution tailored for organizations of virtually any size."

Sidewinder 3.1 also incorporates additional IPSEC encryption algorithms, including RC4 - 40 bit, RC4 - 128 bit, and DES 56 bit. Both RC4 - 40 and DES 56 bit are suitable for export outside North America, with the DES 56 bit standard being the strongest encryption available on a worldwide basis and serving as Secure Computing's global standard for VPN.

The latest version of Sidewinder also includes secure support for Progressive Networks' RealAudio proxy, allowing users to access audio-based information from the Internet and World Wide Web, just as text and graphics are accessed. Sidewinder 3.1 also incorporates protection against denial of service, or so-called "SYN" attacks.

BorderWare Firewall Server 4.1 and Sidewinder Security Server 3.1 are available immediately. For pricing information, contact Secure Computing at 800/379-4944.

Headquartered in St. Paul, Secure Computing is one of the largest network security companies in the world. Secure Computing's services and comprehensive suite of interoperable products address every aspect of enterprise network security, including consulting services, firewalls, Internet monitoring and filtering, identification, authentication, authorization, accounting and encryption technologies.

The only network security company that provides end-to-end network solutions encompassing all universal enterprise security standards, Secure Computing has more than 4,000 customers worldwide, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies to government agencies. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.securecomputing.com . -0-

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