Symantec Certifies Clearswift Solutions as Interoperable with the Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2004 Symantec Certifies Two Additional Clearswift Products - MIMEsweeper(TM) for Web and ES ClearEdge(TM) Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ), the world leader in 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. , and Clearswift, a leading supplier of content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. software, today announced that Symantec has certified Clearswift's MIMEsweeper for Web 5.0 and ES ClearEdge 4.9 for Windows NT/2000 as interoperable with the Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine. These certifications follow Symantec's certification of the MAILsweeper(TM) for SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. 4.3 that took place in March 2003. All three Clearswift solutions are certified through the Symantec Technology Partner Program and are supported by Symantec AntiVirus 4.3 for Clearswift, scheduled to be available the week of March 1, 2004. Symantec AntiVirus 4.3 for Clearswift detects and protects against viruses, worms, and Trojan horses It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome.
"Email communications bring with them a host of security challenges that run the breadth from viruses to worms and Trojan horses," said Brian Burke For the hockey executive, see . Brian Thomas Burke (born in Perth, 25 February 1947) was premier of Western Australia from 25 February 1983 until his resignation on 25 February 1988. In 1994, Burke was imprisoned for seven months after being convicted of rorting travel expenses. , research manager at IDC. "With the destructive payloads that we've seen coming across the transom, it makes sense to augment defenses by layering different types of security together to protect corporate networks. Combining antivirus with content security helps organizations plug the holes that may exist in their security systems in a more reliable way." "Clearly the market is concerned with addressing a broad breadth of security issues and offering anti-virus with content security solutions bundled together provides more of a multi-layered security solution. These solutions are complimentary and our customers will appreciate the value of an integrated solution from two market-leading vendors," said Greg Hampton, vice president of US marketing at Clearswift. "Protecting messaging and Web gateways from malicious code and unwanted content provides the enterprise with a first line of defense against malicious attacks," said Steve Cullen, senior vice president, Symantec Enterprise Solutions. "The expanded Symantec AntiVirus for Clearswift solution provides seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of mission critical services to provide advanced, multi-layer protection against viruses before they can invade enterprise networks." Clearswift joined the Symantec Technology Partner Program in January 2003. The Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine Software Development Kit provides the tools for third party technology partners to integrate Symantec's antivirus technology into their server applications and network devices. Availability Symantec AntiVirus 4.3 for Clearswift, which includes the complete Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine software that supports all three Clearswift solutions, will be available for 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. 2000 and 2003, Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. and Sun Solaris and will be sold through Symantec sales channels. Trialware, licensing and reseller information can be found at http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com. Clearswift has developed and distributes separate software interfaces that enable interoperability between their products and Symantec AntiVirus 4.3 for Clearswift. The Symantec AntiVirus connector is available as a free download from the Clearswift Web site and is required for support of MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3. An appropriate software interface is distributed with MIMEsweeper for Web 5.0 and ES ClearEdge 4.9 and no special download is required. The Clearswift solutions are now available from Clearswift for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003. For information please call: 1-800-982-6109 or link to www.clearswift.com. MAILsweeper(TM) for SMTP 4.3 MAILsweeper for SMTP analyzes incoming and outgoing email at the Internet gateway (1) See cable/DSL gateway. (2) A router or server that converts IP packets to IPX, AppleTalk or some other non-IP format and vice versa. It is used to connect non-IP networks to the Internet. , allowing organizations to implement management and security policies to block inappropriate emails, comply with legal requirements, and increase user productivity. MIMEsweeper(TM) for Web 5.0 MIMEsweeper for Web is one of the most powerful and comprehensive Web filtering Blocking access to unwanted Internet content. Businesses can block content based on traffic type. For example, Web access might be allowed, but file transfers may not. Content can also be blocked by site, using lists of URLs cataloged by content that are updated frequently. solutions available today. It provides much more than 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. blocking and enables organizations to implement and enforce a Web usage policy to control content downloaded from, and uploaded to, the Web. MIMEsweeper(TM) for Web works in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with firewall and anti-virus solutions to provide a comprehensive security solution that guards against breaches in confidentiality and other threats such as damage to reputation, lost productivity, pornography, theft of data, legal liability, degradation in service and data corruption Data corruption refers to errors in computer data that occur during transmission or retrieval, introducing unintended changes to the original data. Computer storage and transmission systems use a number of measures to provide data integrity, the lack of errors. . ES ClearEdge(TM) 4.9 SMTP email has become the communication standard for a large portion of electronic information flow between organizations. Organizations increasingly rely on this business communication medium but need management and policy enforcement to detect, block and remove inappropriate email, comply with legal requirements and increase user productivity. Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine provides fast, scalable, and reliable virus protection for traffic served through, or stored on, network infrastructure devices. Employing award-winning Symantec antivirus technologies optimized for high performance and rapid deployment, the solution is easily integrated into server software applications and networking systems through support for the ICAP (1) (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) A high-level protocol for requesting services from an Internet-based server. iCAP provides a common format for requesting services using standard HTTP messaging. protocol. Symantec Technology Partner Program The Symantec Technology Partner Program establishes standards for how diverse security and infrastructure products from multiple vendors can work together with Symantec technologies to simplify complex enterprise networks for joint customers. The Technology Partner Program offers comprehensive integration tools, development support, joint sales and marketing resources, and product certification Product certification or product qualification is the process of certifying that a certain product has passed performance and/or quality assurance tests or qualification requirements stipulated in regulations such as a building code and nationally accredited test standards, for those partners interested in integrating with Symantec's industry-leading security solutions and the Symantec Enterprise Security Architecture. Partners whose solutions meet Symantec's established criteria for interoperability earn the use of applicable Symantec certification logos. Detailed information on the program procedures, requirements and benefits can be found at www.symantec.com/technologypartners. About Clearswift Clearswift is the world's leading provider of software for managing and securing electronic communications. Clearswift solutions ensure business compliance through safe messaging, secure boundaries and best practice in electronic communications. Clearswift delivers the capabilities for organizations to protect themselves against email and web-based threats, meet legal and regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. , implement productivity-saving policies and manage intellectual property passing through their network. More information about Clearswift, its products and services is available at www.clearswift.com. About Symantec Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. , Internet content and e-mail filtering Email filtering is the processing of e-mail to organize it according to specified criteria. Most often this refers to the automatic processing of incoming messages, but the term also applies to the intervention of human intelligence in addition to artificial intelligence, and to , remote management technologies and security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 38 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/ on Symantec's Web site. All prices noted are in US dollars and are valid only in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of Symantec Corporation. Clearswift, MAILsweeper, MIMEsweeper and ClearEdge are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States, United Kingdom and certain other countries, of Clearswift Limited. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged. |
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