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CyberGuard Raises the Bar for Web Filtering Security With Triple
Anti-Virus Engines for Its Webwasher Content Security Suite
New Webwasher CSM 5.2 Version Includes One-Click Lockdown Feature to Keep
Businesses Under Heavy Attack Running and Integrated Identity Theft Protection
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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, today announced a
powerful new content security solution that simultaneously scans using up to
three anti-virus engines to thwart security threats 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. Webwasher CSM 5.2 will be generally available in July.
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.
"Large enterprises and government organizations are under the false impression
that a single anti-virus solution will guard against any threat," said Pat
Clawson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 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 bottom line."
By delivering up to three anti-virus engines working in tandem, CSM 5.2:
* Increases the probability that one of the scan engines will be updated
by anti-virus labs earlier than the others, consequently greatly
reducing the time between a virus outbreak and the anti-virus update.
* Catches viruses that single anti-virus program might have missed,
resulting in better performance, less latency and higher security.
* Protects against unavailability of virus updates from one anti-virus
vendor due to power outages, natural disasters or other unforeseen
circumstances.
"Organizations are hard-pressed to keep pace with the increasing volume and
maliciousness of identity thieves and virus writers," said Brian Burke,
Research Manager of Security Products, IDC. "The comprehensive and proactive
functionality of Webwasher's CSM suite -- including the impressive 'One-Click
Lockdown' feature -- is an approach that would enable many customers to stay
ahead of the malicious code challenge."
'One-Click Lockdown' is a powerful and unique security tool that enables
network administrators to fend off potential zero-day attacks, network worms or
malware that is rapidly spreading through the internet. Traditionally, large
enterprises and organizations under heavy attack pull the plug and shut down
everything to contain the damage -- which not only disrupts business operations
but adversely impacts the bottom line. With 'One-Click Lockdown' organizations
can pre-configure settings in advance so that if a massive, fast-moving attack
does occur, network administrators can click a single button, shut down
sensitive areas of the business without affecting other applications or network
functions.
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.
Pricing
CyberGuard's Webwasher CSM 5.2, including Anti-Virus and Content Protection,
starts at a per-user price of $11.82/year including one anti-virus engine,
$21.28 for two anti-virus engines or $28.37 including three anti-virus engines
for a three year subscription for 1,000 users. For more information or to
contact a distributor in your area, please visit http://www.cyberguard.com/.
About CyberGuard Corporation
CyberGuard Corporation (NASDAQ:CGFW) is a global provider of security solutions
that protect business-critical information assets at Global 2,000 organizations
and government entities. The company's firewall/VPN, TSP(TM), Global Command
Center(TM) and Webwasher(R) product suites comprise a comprehensive, integrated
security system, which offers highly adaptive, scalable solutions that
intelligently guard against network intrusion and content-based
vulnerabilities, detecting and eliminating security threats in real-time for
performance optimization. CyberGuard has deployed more than 250,000 products in
organizations around the world to maintain the health and integrity of their
enterprises. Headquartered near Boca Raton, Florida, the company has branch
offices and training centers around the globe and can be located on the World
Wide Web at http://www.cyberguard.com/.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain
risks, uncertainties and factors, including without limitation, those described
in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may
cause the Company's future actual results to materially differ from the
Company's current expectations. The Company assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.
CyberGuard(R) and Webwasher(R) are registered trademarks. All other trademarks
are property of their respective owners.
DATASOURCE: CyberGuard Corporation
CONTACT: Brian Lustig of Qorvis Communications, +1-703-744-7826, or
, for CyberGuard Corporation
Web site: http://www.cyberguard.com/