Zone Labs Announces Immediate Availability of Integrity 4.0.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2003 New Version of Network Security Solution Expands 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. Support and Provides More Powerful Security Policy Enforcement for Vulnerable Enterprise Endpoints Zone Labs(R) Inc., a leading creator of endpoint security solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Zone Labs Integrity(R) 4.0, the company's best-in-class, centrally-managed endpoint security solution. Integrity 4.0 adds support for Check Point and Nortel VPN solutions to protect remote PCs and enterprise networks from the risks of targeted attacks, malicious code and hackers. In addition to further hardening hardening, in metallurgy, treatment of metals to increase their resistance to penetration. A metal is harder when it has small grains, which result when the metal is cooled rapidly. security, Integrity 4.0 features more streamlined and flexible security policy administration as well as enhanced rapid deployment options, making Integrity the most secure defense against hackers for enterprise PCs. GartnerG2 indicates that by 2005, approximately 90 percent of cyberattacks will exploit known security flaws for which a patch is already available, or a solution is known. One of the highlights of Integrity 4.0 is an enhanced version of Zone Labs' unique Cooperative Enforcement(TM) technology, which helps to control this problem. Advanced Cooperative Enforcement (ACE) optimizes enterprise security by allowing administrators to specify network access criteria customized to their organization's needs. ACE allows security administrators to easily audit and inventory specific applications, components, files, registry keys and even OS patches on employee PCs. ACE helps security administrators ensure that security policies are current at all times, including verifying the latest versions of 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. patches, applications or anti-virus signatures. In addition, ACE ensures that prohibited applications are not in use as a prerequisite of connecting to the enterprise network via VPN. "It is uncommon to have complete control over endpoints these days, with remote employees and connected business partners amidst oncoming on·com·ing adj. Coming nearer; approaching: an oncoming storm. n. An approach; an advance. ubiquity Ubiquity See also Omnipresence. Burma-Shave their signs seen as “verses of the wayside throughout America.” [Am. Commerce and Folklore: Misc. ," said Pete Lindstrom, Research Director for Spire Security. "Advanced Cooperative Enforcement ensures that the system administrator can set ground rules and ensure that they are enforced in specific ways, all leading to a protected enterprise." Integrity 4.0 extends Zone Labs' Cooperative Enforcement protection to VPN market leaders, Nortel and Check Point. Along with existing support for Cisco VPNs, Zone Labs' Cooperative Enforcement technology now ensures that enterprises using any of these three leading VPN providers can closely monitor and enforce the security of all VPN-connected corporate network users. Companies benefit from knowing that Integrity's Cooperative Enforcement technology provides the safest remote access by guaranteeing up-to-date endpoint policies are in force before allowing VPN users permission to access the network. In addition, Integrity 4.0 automatically detects wired and wireless networks, aiding in the application of appropriate rules for the different types of networks to which a user may connect. This is especially useful as wireless networks grow in popularity, presenting new problems to security administrators as they secure the "borderless" enterprise. "The traditional perimeter-centric approach to security vanished with the increase of VPN, broadband and wireless connections, bringing a new set of challenges to enterprise security staff," said Frederick Felman, vice president of marketing, Zone Labs. "From patch management The installation of patches from a software vendor onto an organization's computers. Patching thousands of PCs and servers is a major issue. A patch should be applied to test machines first before deployment, and the testing environments must represent all the users' PCs with their unique to flexible, up-to-the-minute security policy deployment, Integrity 4.0 allows enterprises to secure every network endpoint in a productive manner for both line-of-business and IT staff. New partnerships with network leaders Check Point and Nortel expand the universe of companies we can protect." Streamlined Security Policy Administration A recent Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. report found that enterprise security staffing continues to be thin, with the average enterprise devoting four full-time equivalents Full-time equivalent (FTE) is a way to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or a student's enrollment at an educational institution. An FTE of 1.0 means that the person is equivalent to a full-time worker, while an FTE of 0.5 signals that the worker is only half-time. to security for every 10,000 employees. To maintain productivity, IT administrators must be able to streamline the rollout of security solutions. Integrity 4.0 provides security administrators with more options for developing and deploying security policy providing greater control and flexibility. Administration is more efficient in Integrity 4.0 with a wide choice of firewall rules, from classic "ports and protocol" restrictions to more focused application-specific rules. Administrators skilled with traditional perimeter-style rules, as well as those administrators who prefer an application-centric approach to security policy, can easily create security policies with Integrity 4.0. Rapid Deployment Integrity 4.0's intuitive interface, combined with learning and help resources for policy setting, enables administrators to secure enterprise PCs quickly and easily. Integrity 4.0 provides the simplest, fastest, and lowest TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. deployment option by eliminating third party database costs and integration with support for up to 1,000 users on a built-in database. Re-usable policy elements provide a quick, intuitive way to make the same update to more than one policy at the same time, allowing the definition of firewall rules that can be referenced by multiple policies. In addition, automatic VPN detection and configuration applies appropriate settings the first time a user attempts a remote access connection, freeing end users from making VPN configuration decisions and minimizing calls to the help desk. Increased Availability Another new feature of Integrity 4.0 is failover support which increases secure network availability. Integrity automatically reverts to a redundant server if the primary server fails, ensuring a high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. of administrative and central enforcement functions without the damaging loss of security or data. Advanced Integration Integrity provides the most advanced integration with leading network gateways and standards. Integrity leverages network infrastructure by working with gateway products such as VPNs, perimeter firewalls, web portal See portal. and router devices as well as database management systems including Oracle 9i and Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. 2000. NT Domain and RADIUS, including RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. Ace/Server and Funk's Steel-Belted RADIUS, are supported directory and authentication systems The combination of authentication server and authenticator, which may be separate devices or both reside in the same unit such as an access point or network access server. The authentication server contains a database of user names, passwords and policies, and the authenticator physically . Integrity also supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. user directories, including Netscape Directory Server, Novell eDirectory Novell eDirectory (formerly called Novell Directory Services, NDS) is an X.500 compatible directory service software product released in 1993 by Novell, Inc. for centrally managing access to resources on multiple servers and computers within a given network. Server and Microsoft Active Directory. Pricing, Availability and System Information Zone Labs Integrity 4.0 is available now for purchase from Zone Labs and from Zone Labs Authorized Resellers. Pricing for Zone Labs Integrity 4.0 varies depending upon volume purchased and configuration, with pricing beginning at $65 for an end user license, and an Integrity server license included. The Integrity server supports Windows(R) 2000 and Windows 2000 Advanced Server systems while Integrity clients run on Windows 95, 98SE, 2000, NT and XP machines. About Zone Labs, Inc. Zone Labs, one of the most trusted brands 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. , is a leading creator of endpoint security solutions protecting millions of PCs from risks posed by hackers and data theft. The company's award-winning endpoint security product line is deployed in global enterprises, small businesses and consumers' homes, protecting them from Internet-borne threats. Zone Labs Integrity(R) is an endpoint security management platform that protects corporate data and productivity while ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Plus are among the most popular and successful Internet security products available today. Founded in 1997, Zone Labs is a private company headquartered in San Francisco, California “San Francisco” redirects here. For other uses, see San Francisco (disambiguation). The City and County of San Francisco (EN IPA: [sænfrənˈsɪskoʊ] , USA, with European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, please visit Zone Labs at www.zonelabs.com. Editor's Notes Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : TrueVector, ZoneAlarm, the Zone Labs logo and Zone Labs are registered trademarks of Zone Labs Inc. Zone Labs Integrity and Smarter Security are trademarks of Zone Labs Inc. AlertAdvisor is a service mark of Zone Labs Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Zone Labs Integrity protected under U.S. Patent No. 5,987,611. Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off |
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