Symantec Intruder Alert Supports HP-UX 11i on Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 Processor-Based HP Integrity Servers; Intrusion Prevention Software Designed for 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 Processor-Based Servers.CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ) today announced the availability of Symantec Intruder An attacker that gains, or tries to gain, unauthorized access to a system. See attacker, intrusion and IDS. Alert for the HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. 11i v2 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for HP Integrity servers based on the Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processor. Symantec's host-based intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. solution is a market leading intrusion prevention See IPS and IDS. software that is specifically designed for the 64-bit architecture of the Intel Itanium 2 processor, which provides substantial performance improvements to customers that run memory-intensive applications. This new global solution enhances the ability of customers using HP Integrity servers running HP-UX 11i v2 to detect unauthorized access and take real-time action to prevent potentially damaging intrusions. "As the largest dedicated information security company in the world, Symantec brings exceptional security expertise and the highest quality intrusion detection solution to HP-UX 11i v2 operating system and the Integrity servers," said Gary Ulaner, group product manager at Symantec. HP customers will be able to leverage Symantec Intruder Alert's capabilities to provide a powerful first line of defense in its HP-UX 11i v2 operating system. Symantec Intruder Alert 3.6 is a host-based, real-time intrusion monitoring system that detects unauthorized activity and security breaches and responds automatically. As a complement to firewalls and other access controls, Intruder Alert enables the development of precautionary security policies designed to prevent expert hackers or authorized users authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal with malicious intent from misusing systems, applications, and data. "Today's 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. threats are becoming increasingly more complex and require a multi-tiered security plan," said Don Jenkins, vice president of marketing, Business Critical Servers, HP. "Symantec's Intruder Alert solution helps customers detect intrusions to better protect the HP Integrity server's performance-enhancing 64-bit architecture." "Symantec Intruder Alert for HP-UX 11i v2 is a strong addition by Symantec to the software base for the Intel Itanium 2 architecture," said Melissa Laird, general manager of Intel's Developer Relations Division. "The development of an intrusion detection solution designed specifically for 64-bit Itanium 2 architecture complements the adoption of this platform by enterprises and their need for security solutions to protect these systems." Symantec Intruder Alert 3.6 is a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security, providing any size organization with the technology, global response and services necessary to manage its information security. Symantec's comprehensive solution offers best-of-breed products to protect gateways, servers, and clients with firewall security, virus protection, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management and virtual private networking (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. ). Customers benefit from a global network of researchers that provide customers with around-the-clock, immediate response to any new security-related attacks. Symantec Enterprise Security customers are also supported by one of the largest professional security organizations in the world, offering security consulting, security education and managed 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 . For more information, please visit Symantec's enterprise Web site at http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/. About Symantec Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. 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