CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq: CGFW), a global provider of security solutions that protect the critical components of the largest and most complex information networks for Global 2000 enterprises and government organizations, has announced that it will launch a powerful new content security solution that raise the bar on Web Filtering Security in the Middle East during GITEX 2005.The new Triple Antivirus Engines Solution simultaneously scans and thwarts security threats that individual anti-virus engines may miss, thereby proactively preventing the loss of sensitive data to identity thieves.
Webwasher CSM 5.2, the newest version of CyberGuard's Content Security Management Suite, also delivers a unique 'One-Click Lockdown' feature which enables organizations to weather heavy attacks by triggering a lockdown of vulnerable areas of the network while allowing necessary applications to run uninterrupted.
Though all anti-virus vendors claim to offer full coverage of known viruses and end-to-end protection, recent data proves otherwise. According to the 2004 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey, 99% of companies use anti-virus software, yet 78% of them were hit by viruses, worms and other malware. This occurs in large part because anti-virus vendors are often one step behind the latest attack trends and unable to identity new theft schemes such as 'phishing', 'pharming' or 'ransom-ware' until after they have caused extensive damage to unsuspecting users.
"GITEX Dubai 2005 will give us an excellent opportunity to extensively promote the Triple Antivirus Engines Solution and will enable us to educate the visitors on the vulnerabilities of existing standalone anti-virus solution," said Sami Mulla, Vice President, Middle East and North Africa, CyberGuard. "By combining our Proactive Security Filters with three top-rated anti-virus engines, our customers can remain on the offensive, thwarting attacks before they occur and preventing these incidents from negatively impacting their business functions."
By delivering three anti-virus engines working in tandem, the Webwasher CSM 5.2, CyberGuard’s newest version of Content Security Management increases the probability that one of the scan engines will be updated by anti-virus labs earlier than the others, consequently reducing the latency between a virus outbreak and a solution. It thwarts viruses that single-engined programmes may miss, and ensures against unavailability of updates from any one vendor, thereby increasing security. Apart from the triple antivirus engines, Webwasher CSM 5.2 introduces a unique ‘One Click Lockdown’ feature that defends sensitive areas of a business under heavy attack.
CSM 5.2 also includes an Anti-Phishing Filter that effectively blocks phishing e-mails by double checking links against known phishing sites and providing a two-way filter to detect potentially infected PCs that are hijacked and used as spamming machines distributing phishing e-mails. Other new or enhanced features in CSM 5.2 include: Comprehensive life and log file reporting on viruses in Web and e-mail; Extended URL-Filter Categories and Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) support.
“Advancing technology has lead to attacks becoming more dangerous, and organizations becoming more vulnerable. CyberGuard is committed to assuring that our clients can focus on their business plans without having to worry about attacks compromising their integral systems,” concluded Mulla.
About CyberGuard Corporation
CyberGuard Corporation (NASDAQ: CGFW), the technology leader in network security, provides advanced Total Stream ProtectionTM solutions that protect the critical information assets of Global 2000 companies and governments worldwide. CyberGuard offers a broad line of scalable high performance firewall/VPN appliances, sophisticated security processors and accelerator products for the SSL and IPsec markets, and industry leading embedded Linux and Linux security solutions. Headquartered near Boca Raton, Florida, the company has branch offices and training centers around the world. More information about CyberGuard Corporation can be found at http://www.cyberguard.com.
