Arbor Networks recently announced the general availability of Peakflow X 4.1 ("Peakflow X"). With this release, the cost effective and pervasive network visibility of Peakflow X is now augmented with enhanced IP Quality of Service (QoS) reporting, increased mitigation capabilities, as well as a new controller offering for improved solution scalability. Additionally, this release offers many usability and configuration enhancements, including a customizable summary page and support for IPV6 deployment.

Peakflow X provides the pervasive and intelligent network visibility that enterprises need to monitor the external security threats, internal network usage, and bandwidth-sapping applications that can jeopardize network performance and business success. Peakflow X was purpose-built to meet the demands of the largest enterprise networks, addressing a wide range of external and internal security threats while maintaining business continuity. It constructs a system-wide view of the entire network and auto-learning host behaviors to determine who talks to whom and how.

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SonicWALL announced the launch of the SonicWALL Continuous Data Protection (CDP) Series, which provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with a complete, continual disk-based backup and recovery solution that protects business critical data, applications and systems. At a time when SMBs are seeking enhanced productivity from their existing resources, decreasing budgets, regulatory requirements and the rising demand for continuous availability of data, the SonicWALL CDP Series provides a unique, low-touch, comprehensive data protection solution.

The CDP Series provides flexible disaster recovery options, automatic transparent backups and simple installation and management requirements. The CDP Series maintains file availability in multiple historic versions such that all servers and their applications—including Exchange, SQL and Active Directory database—are protected with multiple-point-in-time versions for disaster recovery.

Key Features include Automatic Transparent Backup, Low-Touch Administration, User Self-Directed Restore, Flexible Disaster Recovery and Laptop, Desktop and Server Protection.

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Edimax Technology announced the immediate availability of its Wireless USB Adaptor with 3 DBI Antenna EW-7711U. EW-7711U is a high-gain wireless USB adaptor which provides a simple and easy way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook computer. This nLITE high-gain USB adaptor supports data rate up to incredible high-speed wireless network access and eliminates the use of repeters at home.

EW-7711U complies with wireless 802.11b/g standards. With built-in latest wireless technology, EW-7711U can increase the coverage 3 times more and reduce 'dead spots' within the wireless range. This wireless USB adaptor supports software WPS-compatible configuration and hardware WPS push button. It includes 16 languages EZmax setup wizard and friendly UI will walk you through configuring EW-7711U to your wireless network.

EA-7711U is currently the smallest wireless adaptor. Its rotatable 3dbi high gain antenna makes the wireless transmission more stable and reach farther. The compact design of EW-7711U is convenient to carry for all mobile users. This antenna size USB adaptor achieves the impressive performance when plugging in USB cradle included in the package.

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Symantec Corp announced the launch of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 in India, setting a new standard for speed and performance with improved security against next generation network threats and risks, maintaining the goal of ‘zero-impact’ on PC performance. Norton 2009 was compared to existing security products in the market by independent test labs PassMark Software and AV-Test in a lead up to its global launch.

Symantec looked at performance in recent releases, but with an eye for mapping to an industry standard. The big shift with 2009 is that company has redefined what a security product should look and feel like running on a PC. It was no longer acceptable to simply match the performance of others if they were still bloated and causing a performance drains on system resources. Developers re-engineered Norton 2009 to be the company’s fastest security product, so light and fast, you never know it’s there until you need it.

Web-based attacks are the fastest growing type of online threat. With Norton 2009, users can enjoy online gaming, download movies and music and surf the Internet with confidence and minimal disruptions. Independent security software testing firm, AV-Test recently pitted the Norton Internet Security 2009 Beta against 33 other well-known suites and virus scanners as part of their malware protection analysis of the 2009 security suites.

Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 in English-Hindi language packaging is now available in India through retailers and the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.com/sa as well as various retail locations and online. The suggested retail price for Norton Antivirus 2009 is INR 1645 for a one PC license and INR 2585 for a three PC license, which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates. The suggested retail price of Norton Internet Security 2009 is INR 2115 for a one PC license and INR 3290 for a three PC license, which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates.

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HID Global recently announced the launch of the first device in the series of OMNIKEY 6321 USB smart card readers. As the industry's first mobile contactless USB-connected reader for logical access control with iCLASS support, this unique dongle-sized form factor works seamlessly with the company's HID on the Desktop solutions, expanding the company's logical access control offerings for converged security environments.

Supporting contactless smart cards up to 848 Kbps, OMNIKEY 6321 series readers provide fast data transmission and have a durable housing design that is fully optimized for advanced contactless applications. In addition, the readers are compliant with all relevant safety and environmental standards, including CE, FCC, UL, RoHS and WEEE. The device is available for delivery by the end of November 2008.

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Doctor Web recently announced the release of Dr.Web for Windows Vista. Dr.Web for Windows 5.0 is very good at protecting itself and resisting attacks of malware. Dr.Web SelfPROtect controls access and modification of files, processes, windows and keys of the Windows Registry related to the application. The self-protection module is installed as a driver that can neither be stopped nor unloaded before a system is rebooted.

The new feature of Dr.Web 5.0 called FLY-CODE is a universal decompression technology that allows detecting viruses disguised by means of packers unknown to Dr.Web. The anti-virus uses special entries in its database and heuristic analyzer to suggest if a packed file contains malicious code.

Origins Tracing is a unique non-signature detection technology that has also been brought to a new level in Dr.Web 5.0. Dr.Web for Windows is one of the few anti-viruses that can detect and neutralize viruses that feature rootkit technologies. Capabilities of an anti-virus engine to decompress archives and depth of scan it can perform affect the quality of detection. Dr.Web can check archived files at any nesting level. Even if a malicious program has been compressed several times using various archiver programs, Dr.Web shall detect it and disarm. Dr.Web for Windows 5.0 has become even faster. Optimization and introduction of new technologies gave a significant boost of speed to the scanning process. Now the scanner checks RAM, boot sectors and files on hard drives thirty percent faster.

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Recently released GFI LANguard allows administrators to scan, detect, assess and rectify vulnerabilities on their network and to secure it with minimal administrative effort. The latest version builds on an extensive feature set to make it easier for users to manage network scans, install patches and get a complete picture of the security set-up on their network.

GFI LANguard’s auditing function tells administrators what they need to know about their network by retrieving hardware information on memory, processors, display adapters, storage devices, motherboard details, printers, and so on. Using baseline comparisons they can now check whether any hardware was added / removed since last scan. In version 9, executive reports are now available directly from within GFI LANguard.

The new version of GFI LANguard extends the products-scanning capabilities and now it is possible to identify and report on unauthorized software installations, e.g. peer-to-peer programs. The administrator can now also configure GFI LANguard to uninstall these applications whenever they are detected on the network.

The user interface has been redesigned to make it easier to access the main functions of vulnerability management, and in version 9 the administrator is guided through the remediation process when a problem has been identified. A new dashboard not only provides a summary of the work flow during scans but also gives an estimate of the time required to complete the scan.

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Advanced Active Directory Integration and Policy Definitions Simplify Management of Large-scale Deployments of ESET's Popular Internet Threat Protection. ESET recently unveiled ESET Remote Administrator 3.0, a comprehensive solution that enables centralized administration of dispersed ESET desktop and server software from one unified management dashboard. With the number of NOD32 antivirus and Smart Security installations exploding, ESET Remote Administrator helps customers easily manage widespread deployments of ESET solutions that offer the highest level of protection from evolving Internet threats.

ESET Remote Administrator 3.0 significantly improves integration with Active Directory, which enables easier policy definition based on Active Directory Security Groups and Organizational Units (OUs). Managing security solutions without the proper tools is costly and time-intensive. ESET Remote Administrator streamlines management into one central console for simplified software deployment and upgrades, lowering total cost of ownership. Remote Administrator also enables IT administrators to quickly and easily respond to threats, run reports, update signature databases and manage ESET solutions—all from one location.

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Symantec Corp. announced the availability of Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac, a next-generation security suite that integrates an all-new firewall and antivirus protection with tools to help protect against identity theft. The newest version of Norton Internet Security for Mac installs in about one minute and features an improved user interface with fast, unobtrusive updates. In addition, the solution includes fully configurable settings for more technical users.

Symantec also launched Norton Internet Security for Mac Dual Protection, securing Mac users running Boot Camp or other Windows virtualization software—programs that allow users to run both Mac OS X Leopard and Windows operating systems. This solution provides comprehensive protection from both Mac and Windows-based vulnerabilities and malicious code. With Norton Internet Security for Mac Dual Protection, Mac users benefit by receiving Symantec’s newest security suite for the Mac and the award-winning Norton Internet Security 2009 for Windows.

While automatically blocking computers attempting to exploit vulnerabilities from connecting to the Mac using different protocols, Norton Internet Security for Mac’s firewall now also offers application control, which allows users to manage the applications that are connecting to the Internet, protecting Macs from spyware. Also, new location awareness controls let users specify different connection settings for every network to which the computer is connected. Norton Internet Security for Mac is also integrated with Symantec’s DeepSight Threat Management System, updating the firewall rules at least once a day to protect against the latest attacking IP addresses.

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Webroot has announced significant enhancements to Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS that provides better protection from the latest email threats, supports the effective enforcement of usage policies, and eases the management of critical email communications. This enhanced version comes at a time when security SaaS is quickly becoming the ideal solution for easing the management burden and total cost of ownership of security-related IT projects being impacted by difficult economic conditions.
Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS helps IT meet the demands of today’s economic climate while delivered increased security features without the expense and overhead associated with hardware and software solutions.
The new version is available now and is a free upgrade for all existing customers. In addition to several improvements for detecting and stopping email threats such as spam, viruses and malware, some of the powerful new features and enhancements include: enhanced user and group management, image scanning enhancement, attachment scanning enhancement, multiple disclaimer prevention.

Webroot Security SaaS solutions deliver enterprise-class security with better manageability, better value and better protection than appliances and server-based solutions. Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS protects against spam, viruses and data leakage, along with additional compliance, archiving and business continuity features. Webroot Web Security SaaS is also a part of the Webroot Security SaaS family and provides URL and Web content filtering plus proactive protection against web-based malware for corporate and mobile laptop users.

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CA has announced the immediate availability of its CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009. Each element of the suite, which includes a personal firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and anti-phishing software has been enhanced to provide even stronger protection against a wide-range of emerging online threats. The single console is easy to use and install, allowing users to monitor the security status of all of the licensed PCs on their home networks. The suite also provides integrated parental controls that help protect children from inappropriate web content and enable parents to monitor Internet activity. Further, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 helps users back up and restore their important data and PC settings or transfer them to a new PC.

In addition to the enhanced security features, the suite is now more user-friendly through its inclusion of an Intuitive Help Desk for at-your-fingertips customer support, a simple interface that lets users quickly set preferences or check program status, and a gaming/movie mode to reduce interruptions. With tailored security options for wireless connectivity, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 uses Wi-Fi HotSpot detection technology to alert users when they enter a new network outside of the established home network.

Also new to CA’s Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 are the following features: supports the Domain Key Internet Mail (DKIM) and Sender Policy Framework (SPF) industry-standard email security protocols by scanning email and thwarting phishing attempts via Email Inspector; continuous upgrades automatically detect new updates and provide alerts when new features are available; silent protection automatically analyzes program behavior to determine whether it is safe, and allows or denies access.
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 includes at no additional charge an Internet protection plan with coverage up to $10,000 in identity theft coverage and coverage against damage to the customer’s PCs caused by a computer virus.

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Barracuda Networks recently launched the Barracuda SSL VPN following the acquisition of 3SP, maker of the popular SSL Explorer solution.  The new Barracuda SSL VPN will combine 3SP’s proven technology with Barracuda Networks’ expertise in delivering trusted security solutions that are affordable for organizations of all sizes and business types.

The Barracuda SSL VPN is an integrated hardware and software solution enabling secure, clientless remote access to internal network resources from any Web browser.  Designed for access by remote or mobile workers, the Barracuda SSL VPN provides customers with comprehensive access control to internal network shares, internal Web sites, and other intranet applications. The Barracuda SSL VPN integrates with third-party authentication mechanisms to control user access levels and provide single sign-on.

In addition to simplifying remote access connectivity, the Barracuda SSL VPN also enables administrators to tightly control user access through a range of authentication mechanisms, including third-party authentication services such as Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS.  Further, administrators can layer security by enforcing the use of PIN numbers, hardware tokens, client certificates and other secure authentication mechanisms.

The Barracuda SSL VPN also leverages trusted virus and threat protections available with other Barracuda Networks products.  Any files uploaded during a VPN session to network file shares or internal Web sites are scanned for viruses and other malware to prevent infections of critical network resources.   The latest virus and application definitions are delivered to the Barracuda SSL VPN on a continuous basis via the Barracuda Energize Updates subscription.

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Lanner Electronics has released the FW-7872, a 1U half-rack network appliance for network security and acceleration applications. Built around the Intel 945GME chipset, the FW-7872 provides Core 2 Duo and Celeron M support, up to 4GB of DDR2, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and two internal 2.5" drive bays. It also includes advanced remote management features through IPMI and IP-KVM support, enabling administrators to monitor the system and perform maintenance tasks remotely.

The FW-7872 also offers high availability features including hardware bypass and redundant power supplies, and sufficient networking for the most intensive network applications with four front-facing GbE LAN ports and a fifth RJ45 for IPMI administration. It is designed to fit in either four-post or two-post Telco racks, and includes mounting brackets for flexible rack mount or wall mount deployment.

Lower power consumption and less heat generation round out the "green" aspects of the FW-7872, making it an ideal platform for environment-conscious applications.

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Webroot has unveiled Webroot Internet Security Essentials, a new security suite which protects consumers against malicious programs, hackers and data loss without slowing the performance of their home computers. In addition to the new suite, the company announced that the latest versions of the award-winning Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot Spy Sweeper® products will now include online file backup to protect digital photos and other valuable files.

Webroot Internet Security Essentials delivers award-winning antivirus, antispyware, two-way firewall, disk cleanup and local and online file backup technologies in a streamlined and tightly integrated security suite.  Each copy protects up to three PCs, and provides the essential protection consumers need to be safe on the Internet, without slowing down their PC experience.

In addition to the introduction of the new security suite, Webroot announced the availability of version 6.0 of the Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot Spy Sweeper solutions. The latest release of these popular security products provides enhanced protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious programs and now includes integrated online file backup to protect against virtually any cause of data loss. This expanded functionality is free, and current customers will receive the newest version of their product at no charge.

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