SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Secure Computing Corporation , a leading enterprise gateway security company, today announced Webwasher(TM) 6.0, a new and enhanced version of its award-winning Web Security Gateway, protecting enterprises from inbound and outbound security threats. Webwasher 6.0 marks the initial integration of CipherTrust's TrustedSource(TM) into the Secure Computing(R) suite of products within 75 days of completing the merger with CipherTrust. In addition, Webwasher 6.0 adds a sophisticated anti-malware engine to proactively protect enterprises from targeted attacks.
Webwasher 6.0 is a web security gateway product now available in three newly released appliances that guards enterprises from a deluge of threats delivered via web traffic, including malware, trojans and phishing attacks, and also ensures that outbound traffic meets corporate compliance requirements. This newest version includes more than a dozen enhancements that strengthen its functionality and improve usability.
Webwasher 6.0 incorporates information gathered by TrustedSource in real time to deliver a high degree of protection. TrustedSource is a global threat reputation system that generates a reputation for every web address on the planet, based on the behavior of those addresses as email senders and whether those addresses appear in spam and phishing emails.
Specifically, TrustedSource has been incorporated into the Webwasher URL filter module which acts as the first line of defense by blocking employees browsing malicious or unauthorized web sites, improving employee productivity, optimizing bandwidth and reducing liability while improving security. In addition, Webwasher's URL filtering technology uses TrustedSource real time data to dynamically block browsing web sites that are a part of phishing attacks.
TrustedSource technology was also built into the Connection Control module of the Webwasher Anti-Spam module, proactively blocking connection requests from known spammers in real time before the e-mail even enters the network.
Also new in version 6.0 is Webwasher Anti-Malware, which combines a signature-based anti-malware engine for known malware with the ruggedness of Secure Computing's ProActive Security filters to detect blended or yet unknown malware. Malicious attacks are no longer internet wide, but part of sophisticated targeted attacks on enterprises with monetary gain as the goal. Traditional reactive anti-virus signatures are inadequate for protecting against such refined and targeted attacks. Proactive protection based on behavioral analysis is required to protect today's enterprises. Webwasher's Proactive Security features also provide outbound content security needed for today's need for compliance to regulatory requirements.
Webwasher provides the full range of content protection features in an easy to deploy solution with world-class Web-Filtering, Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, and SSL scanning providing inbound and outbound content control. In an independent, comparative test of anti-malware vendors conducted by AV-Test.org in October, 2006, Webwasher ranked first in overall detection of malware.
In addition to the URL filter and Anti-malware features already noted, Version 6.0 also includes the following:
-- Webwasher SSL Scanner temporarily unlocks encrypted traffic; enabling
HTTPS content control, anti-malware scanning capability, and company
policy enforcement.
-- Webwasher Anti-Virus is a combination of up to three third party
signature-based anti-virus engines allowing the deployment of multiple
signature based third party anti-virus solutions at the same time
without the usual hits in performance and latency.
-- Webwasher Instant Message Filter provides selective blocking, logging
and reporting of IM and P2P protocols.
"Many organizations attempt to patch together multiple technology solutions to combat the continuing onslaught of security threats to their enterprises. However this approach results in compatibility, integration and performance issues, not to mention high costs," said Jay Chaudhry, vice chairman and chief strategy officer of Secure Computing. "Webwasher 6.0 now combines all the technology required to combat viruses, spyware and other unwanted content into a single affordable, effective and intuitive solution. Webwasher 6.0 and the three new appliances set the gold standard for network security."
Pricing and Availability
Webwasher 6.0 is available as software for Windows, Linux and Solaris, as well three new appliances which are available today and priced to meet the deployment requirements of organizations of all sizes. Prices include the appliance and three years of next business day warranty support.:
-- Webwasher WW500: Ideal for full suite implementations up to 4,000
users. $2,995
-- Webwasher WW1100: Is the direct replacement for the current Webwasher
1000 and provides better performance. Ideal for full suite
implementations up to 8,000 users. $6,995.
-- Webwasher WW1900: Reduces the number of boxes customers need to
purchase and maintain. Ideal for full suite implementations up to
16,000 users. $13,995.
About Secure Computing:
Secure Computing , a leading provider of enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over half the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of our more than 19,000 global customers in 106 countries, supported by a worldwide network of more than 1,900 partners. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide. For more information, see http://www.securecomputing.com/.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the anticipated delivery of Secure Computing's Webwasher 6.0 product and the expected benefits of such technology, and such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are delays in product development, undetected software errors or bugs, competitive pressures, technical difficulties, changes in customer requirements, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Secure Computing's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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