F-Secure has recently launched Internet Security 2010.Itis complete security solution designed to meet the needs of today’s Internet users-without slowing down their computers. The completely redesigned user interface is clear and easy to use. The solution’s faster and smoother operation has not been achieved at the expense of security. New features also provide improved detection rates and a safer user experience. Unlike many other security programs, F-Secure Internet Security 2010does not disturb or confuse the user as security problems are handled automatically.

The Browsing Protection feature checks if web links are safe. Browsing Protection in F-Secure Internet Security 2010 also includes the unique Exploit Shield which stops attacks that target security holes in the browser and in plug-ins. The Exploit Shield also protects against exploits of security holes for which there is no patch yet.

Automatic updates and advanced DeepGuard cloud computing technology ensure the fastest real-time protection against new viruses, spyware, worms, trojans, rootkits and zero-day attacks. These cloud-based reputation services are now also utilized to strengthen the Parental Control and anti-spam features.

New features in F-Secure Internet Security 2010include are: better performance, Browsing Protection with unique Exploit Shield, better user experience, Parental Control, redesigned scanning technology, new statistics, and Windows 7 support.

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NETGEAR announced the availability of the NETGEAR ProSafe 8-Port VPN Firewall (FVS318G), a compact, affordable VPN firewall that provides reliable, business-class network security, remote access and Internet access for small businesses with as many as 10 users. Providing IPsec VPN for secure remote connections and firewall functions to protect small business networks from hackers, the FVS318G offers peace of mind and security while also enabling fast networking by offering eight gigabit ports, one gigabit WAN port, and up to 25 megabit per second broadband throughput. Unique for its price point, the FVS318G also features a software-configurable hardware DMZ port to provide for server and other externally facing connections.

Featuring a software-configurable DMZ port often found only on higher-end firewalls, the FVS318G is ideal for small businesses that need externally facing network resources like a Web server but have strict internal LAN security requirements. The DMZ port can be activated or deactivated using the user-friendly GUI and adds an additional layer of security to an organization's Local Area Network (LAN); an external attacker only has access to the external-facing equipment in the DMZ, rather than the whole of the network.

Designed for the small business, the FVS318G is a perfect solution for organizations that need more advanced protection than that offered by consumer-focused firewalls, but that also require tools available at a lower price point than units designed for the medium-sized business. This high-quality, highly stable unit features eight gigabit LAN ports and one gigabit WAN port to allow for speedy and secure connections at a rate of up to 25 megabits, meaning that security comes at no cost to end-user connection speed. RFC compliant IPSec VPN tunnels enable as many as five client-based remote access VPN tunnels to connect branch offices securely. Based on Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), the 8-Port VPN Firewall delivers fast, reliable security controls to small businesses and their remote offices.

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Cyberoam-iView, an open source logging and reporting solution was launched recently by Cyberoam, the vendor of Identity-based Unified Threat Management Solutions. iView is Cyberoam’s contribution to the open source community and is an appreciation of the principles of sharing and openness that the community stands for.

On the decision to release iView to the open source community, Abhilash Sonwane, Vice-President-Product Management, Cyberoam, comments, “India has, for long been an open source consumer with many open source applications forming components and sometimes the very basis of commercial solutions. We are proud to announce that Cyberoam iView is our effort to make India a producer in the open source community.”

Cyberoam iView plans to harness the under-utilized potential of graduate and undergraduate students in bringing rapid enhancement and customization to the solution. In doing so, it ensures the availability of practical use projects that enhance students’ skills and makes them industry-ready on completion of their academics. Besides, iView will tap the developer community in India and abroad. The developer community and organizations are free to download Cyberoam-iView from sourceforge.net.

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Websense has unveiled effective secure Web gateway for Web 2.0 content control, content filtering and threat protection on the most advanced security platform—the Websense V10000 secure Web gateway appliance. The Websense V10000 lets organizations use Web 2.0 sites safely to meet business goals without having to worry about security, productivity and liability threats, such as malware, inappropriate content and data loss.

Websense has embedded—at the core of its secure Web gateway appliance—more than 1,800 advanced analytics and real-time content inspection and classification technologies from the Websense ThreatSeeker Network. These embedded technologies offer protection from previously uncategorized or unknown Web content “on the fly,” including malware and Web 2.0 threats. The Websense V10000 secure Web gateway is the only solution that categorizes specific content on Web pages such as “mash ups”—not just the Web pages themselves—allowing IT managers to grant access to Web 2.0 sites while their organizations are protected from sections of sites that are inappropriate or a security risk.

Websense analyzes content posted to Web 2.0, social networking and blogger networks as it’s posted—using the recently-acquired Defensio technology—that gives Websense customers protection from risks before they propagate. Websense V10000 appliance key features and benefits include: secure web gateway, application protocol control, integrated web proxy and cache, leading price to performance ratio, built-in extensibility for future-proofed security etc.

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The Nokia Booklet 3G mini-laptop launched at Nokia World last week has F-Secure Internet Security 2010 pre-installed. The light and fast F-Secure Internet Security 2010, launched on 3 September, protects the content of Nokia Booklet 3G users from the latest threats without slowing down the computer.

F-Secure and Nokia are extending their collaboration to include Internet security on computers. Owners of the Nokia Booklet 3G mini-laptop get a free 30-day trial version of F-Secure Internet Security 2010 installed and ready to go on their new Nokia PC. This way users are immediately protected against online threats from the first time they access the web.

Kimmo Alkio, CEO of F-Secure says: “Nokia and F-Secure share the vision that people want to connect to their digital content all the time, no matter what device they are using. F-Secure is committed to making these connections safe across devices and protecting the irreplaceable content on them. F-Secure Internet Security 2010 is a great fit for the Nokia Booklet 3G as the software was designed to be light and fast, using as little of the computer’s resources as possible. Thanks to its newly designed user interface, it is also very easy to use.”

F-Secure Internet Security 2010 is the newest version of F-Secure’s flagship solution. The completely redesigned user interface is clear and easy to use. It is light on memory use and fast and efficient in detecting all Internet threats. Unlike many other security programs, F-Secure Internet Security 2010 does not disturb or confuse the user as security problems are handled automatically.

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Fortinet recently announced the latest release of its FortiClient Endpoint Protection Suite, which introduces a host of enterprise-class features to support the largest and most performance-intensive environments. In its latest version 4.1 release, FortiClient offers new features including SSL VPN, WAN optimization, application detection and endpoint control, while providing a fully manageable compliance infrastructure to help businesses reduce exposure to cyber security threats. As a full-featured solution, FortiClient 4.1 can provide broad protection for laptops and PCs or be implemented modularly to co-exist with other dedicated security products for endpoints.

Fortinet is also offering a standard and unmanaged version of FortiClient 4.1 that is free of charge to anyone—consumers, small businesses, large enterprises—who seek comprehensive protection for their laptops and personal computers. Whereas many endpoint security solutions available on the market only provide firewall and/or antivirus protection, both the complimentary and licensed versions of FortiClient 4.1 offer the consolidated security approach of Fortinet’s FortiGate enterprise-class, multi-threat network appliances. Both versions also receive automatic updates from the FortiGuard subscription service to help ensure protection against the latest threats.

A key benefit of FortiClient 4.1 is its modular functionality, which allows organizations that do not want to immediately supplant their current endpoint strategy to augment and enhance their security posture for endpoints. The features of FortiClient 4.1 can be implemented in full or turned on individually to meet the specific needs of each organization. Following are the latest enterprise-class features being introduced in the FortiClient 4.1 release: Application Detection; SSL VPN; Accelerated Performance; Endpoint Control.

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Comodo introduces vulnerability scanning for internal networks in the cloud. This innovation is available with the newest release of its product HackerGuardian. Merchants who accept payment cards such as credit cards are required to scan their networks at certain periods, checking for breaches in security.

Previously, internal network scans required dedicated hardware, run by an onsite employee.

With HackerGuardian, businesses can now run remote scans of their internal and external networks using the same software. A lightweight bootable agent installed on one of the local network nodes can be activated by an employee who may be located in another state, or even on another continent.

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Tez Networks launches Coyote Point Equalizer appliances in order to cater to growing Application Load balancers and Application Acceleration market in India. The Equalizer products guarantees availability of mission critical applications by monitoring servers and applications and ensures that users are sent to the best performing and available server for each request. These appliances accelerate applications by sending traffic to the application running on the fastest responding and least server.

The Equalizer product line includes 4 hardware platforms namely the E250GX, E350GX, E450GX and E650GX. Each of these systems has performance and features tailored for a unique customer. There are three key benefits customers derive from Coyote Point Systems application load balancers i.e. High Availability; High Performance & Acceleration and Easier Management.

The Equalizer GUI is truly a dynamic AJAX based, easy-to-use management tool with very intuitive Web management interface including installation and management wizards. The system provides a consolidated view of statistics, real time status, and alerts for the servers and applications that flow through the Equalizer.

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Barracuda Networks announced Barracuda Link Balancer firmware release 1.2, which provides failover and load balancing for inbound traffic. Organizations can now provide redundant Internet links to reach Web servers hosted on their network. Using Authoritative DNS services, if a link goes down requests to the Web servers are transparently serviced through the next available active link.

Administrators can configure DNS records on the Barracuda Link Balancer that detail how--or to which IP addresses--requests to domains hosted behind the link balancer should be resolved. When a user on the Internet makes a request for a Web site, the Barracuda Link Balancer will act as the authoritative DNS resolver and resolve the domain name to the IP address of the appropriate WAN interface.

By adding inbound link balancing through Authoritative DNS services, the Barracuda Link Balancer can be effectively used to provide reliability and bandwidth aggregation for Internet traffic in both directions. Organizations can now provide better service to users accessing the Internet from within the network as well as to customers accessing services within their network from the Internet. In addition to feature enhancements, Barracuda Networks has also lowered the pricing of all Barracuda Link Balancer models.

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd has introduced ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010, the latest version of the company’s comprehensive consumer security suite equipped with robust security technologies to address multiple PC threats, from browser exploits to password theft. ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 introduces the industry’s first hard drive encryption solution in a consumer security suite. ZoneAlarm Hard Drive Encryption automatically encrypts all hard drive content to protect personal and irreplaceable data in the event of laptop loss or theft. With unique browser security features and identity protection services, ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 helps consumers stay ahead of the latest Web threats and attacks. Also today, Check Point released new versions of ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite, ZoneAlarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Antivirus.

Multiple security technologies included in the new ZoneAlarm Extreme Security suite--including personal firewall, anti-phishing and wireless network security--provide critical protection against computer and Web-based attacks that can bypass traditional security suites. For example, new Advanced Download Protection automatically checks and analyzes the programs a user wants to download to determine if they are safe or malicious. ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 also adds new product enhancements including a unified scan engine designed for faster and easier detection and removal of viruses, spyware and other malicious software. Features and benefits in ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 include: Advanced Download Protection, Hard Drive Encryption, Password Recovery Assistance, Identity Protection Services, Operating System Firewall, Virtual Browsing, Unified Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Engine, Windows 7 Ready.

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Radware has released DefensePro 5.0, an enhanced version of its award winning intrusion prevention system (IPS) designed to protect application infrastructure against cybersecurity attacks and emerging zero-minute and non-vulnerability network threats. Leveraging a ‘booster shot’ feature, DefensePro 5.0 can accurately detect and neutralize security breaches without the risk of blocking legitimate users or bypassing the security engine during attack mitigation.

As part of Radware’s APSolute Immunity security strategy, focused on fighting emerging threats targeting network bandwidth, as well as server and application resources, DefensePro 5.0 offers an advanced way to guard against vulnerabilities in the network. Leveraging unique ‘booster shot’ architecture, DefensePro uses a dedicated hardware acceleration engine to offer DDoS attack mitigation up to 10-million PPS. This feature goes beyond current capabilities to process and inspect multi Gbps of legitimate traffic; further preventing lower volume attacks and intrusions without any network latency. With its leading architecture, DefensePro 5.0 is an ideal network security solution for eCommerce and data center applications; delivering up to 12Gbps of full network traffic inspection and protection against server-based attacks and server intrusions.

DefensePro 5.0 is available on the OnDemand Switch 3S1 and 3S2 for models x412, ranging from 4Gbps to 12Gbps. DefensePro network security solutions are part of the Company’s Business-Smart Data Center strategy, which is based on an approach to offer a range of innovative capabilities inclusive of pay-as-you-grow procurement models and a series of compelling ‘on demand’ platforms.

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TippingPoint introduced two new intrusion prevention systems (IPS) designed to secure network traffic for small and medium enterprises. The TippingPoint 110 and TippingPoint 330 provide ideal security for organizations with remote or branch offices as well as managed security service providers (MSSPs) focused on delivering dedicated protection services for their customers’ assets.

“Many small to medium organizations and large enterprises with numerous branch offices are moving toward securing their network environments with fewer resources,” said Robert Ayoub, senior research analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “Managed security service providers are in a prime position to offer dedicated intrusion prevention services and risk management capabilities to organizations that lack or are downsizing their inhouse security resources.”

Both the TippingPoint 110 and TippingPoint 330 provide comprehensive traffic inspection and filtering using TippingPoint’s Digital Vaccine® service to identify and block security threats before they impact the network. Additionally, both products can be managed locally or by using the TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) for more robust management and reporting options.

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