National Background Data Adapts Astaro for IT Security; Drops Current Provider in Favor of Astaro.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2003 Astaro (www.astaro.com), makers of the popular Astaro Security Linux, an all-in-one 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. software appliance A software environment that inclues the operating system and application. It is designed for installation in standard hardware that will be dedicated to running that single application. A "hardware appliance" is the software appliance and computer packaged as a single product. , today announced that National Background Data, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (NationalBackgroundData.com), a leading provider of criminal information databases for the background screening services industry, is deploying Astaro Security Linux for their perimeter defense needs, including protection of its critical SQL servers that run the company's data warehouse, the lifeblood of its business. "We replaced our current security solution in favor of Astaro's," said Randy Lastinger, Director of Network Operations for National Background Data. "A few of the more notable reasons for our decision to upgrade to Astaro were their advanced features, superior functionality, better security, and cost-related benefits. In particular, the DNAT DNAT Destination Network Address Translation DNAT Diplôme National d'Arts et Techniques (French: Arts and Techniques National Diploma) dNAT Dynamic Network Address Translation DNAT Defense Nuclear Advisory Team policies are a lot stronger with Astaro," said Lastinger. "In addition to a more user-friendly environment, Astaro's Port scan alerting and detection features were enhancements not available to us through our prior provider," Lastinger said. "A more flexible 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. , affords us the ability to interoperate with Cisco and Symantec and other security providers without a hitch. Running multiple Astaro firewalls in our facilities, NBD NBD Next Business Day NBD National Bank of Dubai (United Arab Emirates) NBD No Big Deal NBD Network Block Device (Linux) NBD Nucleotide Binding Domain NBD New Business Development continues to address most of today's Microsoft vulnerabilities at the front end," he continued. "Astaro provides for load balancing across our database, VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network and web server networks. It is clear to me that Astaro understands the true meaning of enhanced assistance and we are glad for the opportunity to extend this new relationship," said Lastinger. Astaro Security Linux is available for a free 30-day trial at http://astaro.com/php/download.php?lang=gb. About Astaro Founded 2000 in Karlsruhe, Germany and now co-headquartered there and in Burlington, Mass., Astaro is the provider of Astaro Security Linux, one of the most effective, reliable and affordable perimeter security products available. With more than 10,000 installations in over 60 countries, including organizations as EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. , Los Alamos National Labs and Stanford University, its solution integrates firewall, VPN , content filtering, anti-spam, URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filtering and virus protection on a single, rapidly configured, automatically updated "software appliance." Astaro builds its products on cutting-edge Open Source software. About National Background Data, LLC NBD's mission is to help the professional background screening industry determine whether applicants have undisclosed criminal records and convictions, by providing efficient, fast and economical access to the most comprehensive and accurate private collection available of statewide and county criminal records. NBD's web-based application permits cost-effective and efficient multi-jurisdiction screenings, allowing more thorough background checks. NBD markets its database products exclusively through a nationwide network of more than 200 professional background screening company affiliates and other strategic partners. |
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