Trend Micro Delivers Internet Gateway Antivirus and Content Security Solution for HP-UX and Linux.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld Interop Atlanta 2000 Booth No. 7739 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2000 InterScan VirusWall 3.6 and InterScan eManager 3.5, now for 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. and Linux, capable of managing spam and message content, and providing proactive protection against the latest viruses Trend Micro Inc. (Nasdaq:TMIC TMIC Trend Micro Inc. (stock symbol) TMIC Top Mount Intercooler (automotive turbo systems) TMIC Traffic Management and Information Centre TMIC Training Management Information Center ), a leading provider of enterprise antivirus and content security software for the Internet age, today announced the development of InterScan(R) VirusWall(R) 3.6 and InterScan eManager(TM) 3.5 for the HP-UX and Linux platforms. Trend Micro's InterScan VirusWall provides high-performance three-in-one 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. protection against viruses in 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. , HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. and FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to traffic. Trend Micro's InterScan eManager is a content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. plug-in to InterScan VirusWall that provides network administrators with a set of Internet email controls aimed at protecting intellectual property, enhancing employee productivity, and providing file blocking capabilities during virus emergencies. Together, Trend Micro's InterScan VirusWall and eManager provide a proactive solution for protecting organizations against the continued onslaught of Internet and email-borne viruses and other malicious content. Trend Micro pioneered the concept of Internet gateway virus scanning when it introduced InterScan VirusWall in October of 1995 and has lead the industry with innovative, patented antivirus technology solutions ever since. Today, InterScan VirusWall is one of the most stable and scalable antivirus solutions on the market. The latest combined versions of InterScan VirusWall and InterScan eManager now bring their award-winning technologies to the HP-UX and Linux operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , supporting HP-UX versions 10.20 and 11.0, and 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. versions 6.1 and 6.2. The Unix "flavored" platforms have long been popular for their stable, large-scale support of data centers and mission critical applications. In fact, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. International Data Corporation (IDC), Linux has become the world's No. 2 server operating system See network operating system. . With InterScan VirusWall and eManager, organizations can avoid shutting down their email servers during emergency virus events, minimizing downtime of mission critical communications. With eManager's content filtering capabilities, administrators can create rules to block messages containing words or phrases associated with emails carrying virus-infected attachments. Administrators can also choose to block certain file attachments as a preventative measure while waiting for an updated virus pattern file to be released. In addition, InterScan VirusWall and eManager provide administrators with the tools that they need to deal with the increased distribution of company confidential and inappropriate information. "With the availability of Trend Micro's InterScan VirusWall and eManager for HP-UX and Linux, organizations have at their disposal a valuable tool for managing viruses, spam, and message content," says Oscar Chang, Trend Micro's senior vice president of product development. "Enterprises can continue to count on Trend Micro's best-of-breed technology to meet the antivirus and content filtering needs of today's complex networks." About InterScan eManager 3.5 for HP-UX and Linux InterScan eManager provides intelligent content control over email system by enabling administrators to control message content, block file attachments, and filter spam. eManager 3.5 for HP-UX and Linux features include: An email content filter to block email based on certain keywords or phrases, enabling administrators to stop potentially infected email messages from being delivered to unsuspecting users and to prevent distribution of confidential or inappropriate information into or out of the enterprise. Filter profiles are based on keyword lists, Boolean ("not") keyword lists and synonyms. Blocked email can be deleted, quarantined or archived. A file attachment blocking feature that allows administrators to block incoming files by file name, type, etc., while still permitting other non-threatening email to pass through. During email virus See e-mail virus. alert situations (such as this year's Love Bug A famous virus that arrived as an e-mail attachment using the "double extension trick." The file name was "I LOVE YOU.TXT.vbs." The .vbs extension slipped by users who thought it was a safe text (.TXT) file. ), administrators can use the file blocking feature to block emails with suspicious file attachments instead of being forced to shut the email system down to protect the system. A rule-based spam filter A software routine that deletes incoming spam or diverts it to a "junk" mailbox (see spam folder). Also called "spam blockers," spam filters are built into a user's e-mail program. to block junk mail See spam and junk faxes. before it reaches a company's mail server. The spam filter includes both a self-updating list of common spam sources and a customizable list of sources. The filter checks message headers (to, from, cc and subject fields) for routing domain In the original definition and obsolete definition of the Border Gateway Protocol, Version 1[1], it was assumed that "A consistent view of the interior routes of the autonomous system is provided by the intra-AS routing protocol. , in-bound/out-bound status and message size, and checks the message body for designated keywords and phrases. About InterScan VirusWall 3.6 for HP-UX and Linux Trend InterScan VirusWall provides high-performance three-in-one Internet gateway protection against viruses in SMTP, HTTP and FTP traffic. Virus scanning occurs at the server, so it is transparent to end-users. InterScan also detects and blocks potentially harmful ActiveX and Java code. Flexible configuration allows administrators to select real-time, pre-scheduled or manual scanning. All routine tasks -- such as web-based updates, reporting and alerting may also be automatically scheduled at the administrator's convenience. Customizable virus warning messages may be sent automatically to file recipients, senders and/or the administrator. A comprehensive activity log maintains the details of each infected file or attempted security violation. Central management is handled through a web-based console, the Trend Virus Control System, enabling administrators to enforce Internet content security policy from a local or remote location. Pricing and Availability InterScan eManager 3.5 for HP-UX and Linux will be available worldwide (temporarily excluding Japan) beginning in October 2000 and has a suggested retail price of $600.00 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. for a 100-seat license. InterScan VirusWall 3.6 for HP-UX and Linux will also be available in Q4 2000 and has a suggested retail price of $2400 USD for a 100-seat license. The InterScan Suite, containing both InterScan VirusWall and InterScan eManager will have a suggested retail price of $2700 USD for a 100-seat license. For more information, please contact Trend Micro's sales department at 1-800-228-5651 (North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. only). About Trend Micro Trend Micro provides centrally controlled server-based virus protection and content-filtering products and services. By protecting information that flows through Internet gateways, email servers, and file servers, Trend Micro allows companies and service providers worldwide to stop viruses and other malicious code from a central point before they ever reach the desktop. Trend Micro's corporate headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan, with business units in North and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, Asia, and Australia. Trend Micro's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. headquarters is located in Cupertino, CA. Trend Micro's products are sold directly and through a network of corporate, value-added resellers and service providers. Evaluation copies of all of Trend Micro's products may be downloaded from its award-winning web site, http://www.antivirus.com. Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the effectiveness of InterScan VirusWall 3.6 and InterScan eManager 3.5 for the HP-UX and Linux platforms in protecting against computer viruses and filtering content. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the effectiveness of Trend Micro's products in protecting against computer viruses and filtering content, and other risks indicated in the Risk Factors section of Trend Micro's annual report on Form 20-F dated May 24, 2000. The annual report is on file with the SEC. Actual results could differ materially. Trend Micro assumes no obligation to update this information. InterScan and VirusWall are registered trademark s of Trend Micro Inc. eManager is a trademark of Trend Micro Inc. Other product and company names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Editors: To set up an appointment at the N+I show please contact: Sandi Meyer, Trend Micro Inc. Pager: 888-696-9635 Email: sandi_meyer@trendmicro.com Booth: No. 7739 |
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