WatchGuard Firebox X Products Receive West Coast Labs Certification.SEATTLE -- WatchGuard Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of security appliances and unified threat management See UTM. (UTM (Unified Threat Management) Refers to a stand-alone appliance or a software package that combines a firewall, antivirus, spam and content filtering as well as intrusion detection. See firewall, antivirus, antispam and IDS. ) solutions, announced today that its Firebox[R] X Core[TM] and Firebox[R] X Edge e-Series security appliances have received multiple Checkmark certifications from West Coast Labs for their performance and capabilities in the categories of Intrusion Prevention See IPS and IDS. , Anti-Spam, 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. , 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. , and Firewall Level 1. West Coast Labs is a globally recognized leader in independent quality testing and certification. They developed their Checkmark certification system to test information security products against rigorous standards that reflect changing technology advances. At the conclusion of testing, West Coast Labs stated that the Firebox X products "provide powerful and thorough protection against multiple real-world security threats, under demanding environmental conditions" and that both devices were "systematically easy to use, configure, and manage." "When businesses invest in a security solution, they need to be assured that they are not buying marketing hype," said Chris Jordan, product manager for the Firebox X Edge. "They need to know that what they are buying will perform exactly as promised in real-life network conditions. These highly regarded Checkmark certifications validate the effectiveness of our Firebox X Core and Edge products and tell our customers they can absolutely trust these products to perform as advertised." "Obtaining these certifications provides our customers with the confidence that their valuable network infrastructure and data are protected from a multitude of security threats every minute, every hour, every day," said Kathleen Brush, Ph.D., vice president of marketing for WatchGuard. About the Firebox X Core Firebox[R] X Core[TM] e-Series unified threat management solutions provide the most comprehensive security in their class, integrating true zero day attack prevention with anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, and 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 for maximum protection. Through the use of an intelligent layered security Layered security is a new term used by information protection and online security vendors that describes the practice of leveraging several different point security solutions to protect the digital identities and information of consumer, enterprise or government environments. architecture, the appliance coordinates multiple internal defense layers to enhance both security and efficiency. All security functions are managed with a single intuitive user interface that streamlines network security for IT administrators. About the Firebox X Edge Firebox[R] X Edge e-Series unified threat management solutions deliver powerful network protection for small businesses, remote/branch offices, and telecommuters. Used as a stand-alone security appliance and VPN endpoint solution, the Firebox X Edge integrates true zero day protection, spyware defense, anti-spam, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering. It also includes advanced networking and traffic management capabilities to maximize network configurability. An easy-to-use Web-based interface provides quick, out-of-the-box device configuration, while multi-box deployments are centrally managed through a single intuitive console. About WatchGuard Since 1996, WatchGuard Technologies has provided award-winning security appliances to thousands of small to mid-size businesses worldwide. Our Firebox X family of unified threat management (UTM) solutions provides the best combination of strong, multi-layered security and ease of use in its class, while our Firebox SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. VPN Gateway products offer universal, secure remote access to corporate resources from anywhere, any time. All products are backed by LiveSecurity[R] Service, our ground-breaking support and maintenance program. LiveSecurity provides rapid-response technical support, advance hardware replacement, software updates, concise threat alerts, and innovative security education resources. WatchGuard is a privately owned company, headquartered in Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. , with offices throughout 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. , Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com. |
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