WatchGuard Unveils New Unified Threat Management Security Solutions with Added Performance for the SMB; New Hardware Platforms

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading
provider of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, today announced
the new e-Series UTM hardware platforms that dramatically enhance
performance, increase port density and add security functions to the
Firebox X Core and Peak products. These new products strengthen
WatchGuard's true Zero Day protection which stops the new and unknown
threats plaguing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).
   The added performance allows WatchGuard's comprehensive set of
security services -- Gateway Anti-Virus/Intrusion Prevention, URL
filtering, anti-spyware, and spam blocking -- to operate efficiently
without compromising the security of today's demanding networks.
   WatchGuard is also releasing Fireware Pro 8.3, the latest version
of its advanced appliance software. Fireware Pro now enables
anti-virus scanning on HTTP traffic, extending AV protection to Web
servers and clients. The new appliance software also supports
networking functionality that provides greater security and
flexibility to small and mid-sized businesses. This includes enhanced
WAN failover capabilities to increase uptime and provide support for
Dynamic DNS, which, along with added traffic management functions, can
maximize network flexibility and efficiency.
   The new Firebox X Core and Peak models, dubbed the e-Series, now
offer more ports and increased firewall and VPN performance. The
Firebox X Peak, WatchGuard's top of the line UTM, now comes with eight
Gigabit Ethernet ports. Also available is a Fiber-interface model.
Performance and capacity has been doubled with up to 2.5 Gbps for
firewall traffic and 600 Mbps for VPN traffic. All new Peak e-Series
models ship with Fireware Pro as the standard appliance software. The
new Firebox X Core is available in four-port or eight-port models.
This range offers solutions for small, single-site networks; central
sites that serve as branch office VPN or mobile user VPN
configurations; and for mid-sized organizations with more demanding
LAN infrastructure and VPN requirements. The new Firebox X Core
e-Series models ship with Fireware, a streamlined version of
WatchGuard's advanced appliance software, and is license key
upgradeable to Fireware Pro. Memory has been doubled on both product
lines to increase data processing capacity.
   The new WatchGuard Firebox Core and Peak appliances have also been
redesigned to meet the stringent European Union RoHS and WEEE
environmental requirements required to sell new electronic hardware in
the EU.
   "WatchGuard understands the security requirements of small and
mid-sized businesses and this new UTM product line helps meet those
unique needs with the most complete security appliance available,"
said Mark Stevens, WatchGuard chief strategy officer. "Integrated
security capabilities that protect against today's most complex
threats, hardware platforms that meet throughput and networking needs
of the SMB, and true Zero Day attack protection set WatchGuard apart
in the Unified Threat Management market."
   WatchGuard's line of Unified Threat Management solutions provide
comprehensive security integrating stateful packet firewall, VPN, Zero
Day attack prevention, gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention,
anti-spyware, URL filtering, and spam blocking, reducing the time and
cost associated with managing multiple-point solutions and
significantly increasing protection from blended network attacks.
WatchGuard's true Zero Day protection stops new and unknown threats
such as viruses, spyware, Trojans and buffer overflows through its
unique Intelligent Layered Security. WatchGuard also offers a secure
remote access solution, the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway, which provides
dependable, secure access from anywhere, anytime, with no complex
reconfiguration, custom application connectors, or development work.

   Pricing and Availability

   The new WatchGuard Firebox X e-Series UTM security solutions start
at a US MSRP of $2,290. Products are expected to be available in the
US in June.

   About WatchGuard

   WatchGuard provides network security. The company's Firebox X
family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance,
functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizations
of any size. WatchGuard's Intelligent Layered Security protects
against emerging threats and provides the platform to integrate
additional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard products
include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts,
software updates, expert security instruction, as well as
individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard is
headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europe
and Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com.
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