WatchGuard Offers Industry's First Comprehensive, Bundled Security Solution Combining Anti-Virus, Mobile User VPN, LiveSecurity Service and VPN Management Software.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001 New Bundles Stregthen Firebox III and Firebox SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. Family of Products WatchGuard Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a 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 virtual private network (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. ) solutions, today announced that all Firebox III 1000, 2500 and 4500 models will now include bundled anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f , Mobile User VPN clients, VPN Manager and annual subscriptions to LiveSecurity and McAfee VirusScan ASaP anti-virus updates as part of the purchase price. WatchGuard is the first in the industry to offer value-added software bundles with such a comprehensive level of security, VPN and management capabilities at no additional cost to the end user. All Firebox III 1000, 2500 and 4500 models will now include bundled McAfee anti-virus software, IPSEC Mobile User VPN clients, VPN Manager and LiveSecurity Service as part of the purchase price. Firebox SOHO and SOHO/tc customers will receive a bundle containing McAfee anti-virus software, secure remote management and LiveSecurity Service. Firebox 700 customers will receive McAfee anti-virus software and LiveSecurity Service. By including McAfee VirusScan ASaP anti-virus software, WatchGuard furthers its Defense-in-Depth strategy for protecting customers' networks and desktops at multiple levels. Mobile User VPN software provides greater flexibility to work on the road or at home by allowing secure access to all of a company's networked resources and now includes personal firewall capabilities. With the addition of VPN Manager software, customers benefit from WatchGuard's patent-pending DVCP DVCP Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol (Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol) technologies that enable VPN setup in three easy steps, reducing the time required to build complex virtual private networks. "This new bundle further implements our 'Defense-in-Depth' strategy by providing an integrated, enhanced security solution," said Jim Cady, president and COO of WatchGuard. "By including additional security and management capabilities with every Firebox, WatchGuard takes an unprecedented step toward offering IT administrators one trusted source for their Internet security needs." The software bundles augment the recently announced Firebox System 5.0 software, a comprehensive firewall and VPN solution that offers and advanced stateful packet filtering See packet filter. and transparent proxy architecture, as well as application layer protection against DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the (domain name service) attacks through an extensible application proxy See proxy server. . Open integration with third party intrusion detection systems This article is about the computing term. For other uses, see Burglar alarm. An intrusion detection system (IDS) generally detects unwanted manipulations of computer systems, mainly through the Internet. allows immediate and automatic denial of access to intruders. Pricing, Availability and Support The new bundled solution is available at no additional cost with the purchase of any Firebox SOHO or Firebox III products. To access the software bundles, customers must activate a new LiveSecurity Service subscription and then download the software from the LiveSecurity Service site. For Firebox product pricing information, contact your reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. at http://www.watchguard.com/sales/. About WatchGuard Technologies Inc. WatchGuard (Nasdaq:WGRD) is a leading provider of dynamic, comprehensive Internet security solutions designed to protect enterprises that use the Internet for e-business and secure communications. The company is a pioneer in the creation of the plug-and-play Internet security appliance, the Firebox, and server security software. The company's innovative LiveSecurity Service enables organizations and users to keep their security systems up-to-date, and its ServerLock and AppLock/Web software provide server content and application security to protect critical data and services against unauthorized or unintentional access or manipulation. For more information, please call 206/521-8340 or visit www.watchguard.com. Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described under "Factors Affecting Our Operating Results, Our Business, and Our Stock Price" in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, and in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this release. WatchGuard(R) and LiveSecurity(TM) are either a trademark or registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. 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. and other countries. Firebox, ServerLock, AppLock and DVCP are trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Network Associates, McAfee and VirusScan are registered trademarks of Network Associates, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. |
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