Symantec Client Security Earns Microsoft Certification
Announcement posted by Symantec (Consumer) 29 Apr 2003
Symantec Client Security Will Support Windows Server 2003, Including 64-Bit Windows
Symantec Corp - (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world leader in Internet security, today announced Symantec Client Security with support for Windows Server 2003, including its 64-bit Windows Server 2003. In addition, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition, which provides the antivirus technology within Symantec Client Security, has earned Microsoft Certification for Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise editions.
"Microsoft is pleased that this latest version of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Symantec Client Security now supports the Windows Server 2003 operating system," said Bob Ellsworth, director, Windows Server Product Management Group, Microsoft Corp. "With support for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 64-bit Windows, Symantec is ensuring our mutual customers have up-to-date Internet security."
"Today's malicious code often spreads throughout a network because of an inadequately protected client," said Lily De Los Rios, vice president, Symantec Corp. "Symantec Client Security is the ideal solution for organisations seeking to protect their networks from the growing number of security risks entering their systems via under-protected desktops and laptops."
Symantec Client Security integrates antivirus, personal firewall and intrusion detection technologies to effectively protect desktops against today's blended threats. Additionally, the critical response time during a blended threat outbreak can be dramatically shortened through Symantec Client Security's single update mechanism, combining virus definitions, firewall rules and intrusion detection signatures.
Easy Configuration, Deployment and Management
Symantec Client Security offers IT administrators the ability to centrally configure and deploy the solution, as well as set day-to-day policy management and reporting functions. To reduce administration time, administrators can easily deploy Symantec Client Security using one of three pre-packaged installations, full installation, lightly managed, and thin client, the smallest possible footprint without sacrificing protection. Administrators can also apply lock-down policies throughout the organisation to prevent users from modifying client security settings. Customised policies can be applied based on user groups (e.g. departments or locations).
Proactive and Integrated Security Against Blended Threats
Symantec Client Security is an integrated security solution that provides a proactive approach to security against blended threats, such as Klez and Code Red, before they attack. The integration of multiple security functions enables Symantec to provide quick and comprehensive updates using a single response mechanism when malicious code attacks occur, a much more efficient and effective alternative to multiple-product updates. When the firewall technology encounters a suspicious outgoing file it will signal the antivirus scanning engine regardless of whether the antivirus real-time protection is turned on or off. If the antivirus scan determines the file is infected, the antivirus engine will instruct the firewall technology to raise the threat level to high with a default action to block the file from accessing the Internet. Most important, these updates are delivered by the Symantec Security Response team, which provides fast, global, integrated analysis and response.
Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition is also currently undergoing certification testing for Windows Server 2003 DataCenter edition and Symantec Client Security is currently in the testing process to earn the Designed for Windows XP logo.
Availability
Symantec Client Security is planned to be available May 5, 2003 through Symantec's worldwide network of value-added resellers, distributors and systems integrators. Organisations seeking a reseller or distributor should contact Symantec at http://www.symantecpartner.com/var/var_locate.html.
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About Symantec
Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC), the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 38 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.au
NOTE TO EDITORS: Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of Symantec Corporation. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.
"Microsoft is pleased that this latest version of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Symantec Client Security now supports the Windows Server 2003 operating system," said Bob Ellsworth, director, Windows Server Product Management Group, Microsoft Corp. "With support for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 64-bit Windows, Symantec is ensuring our mutual customers have up-to-date Internet security."
"Today's malicious code often spreads throughout a network because of an inadequately protected client," said Lily De Los Rios, vice president, Symantec Corp. "Symantec Client Security is the ideal solution for organisations seeking to protect their networks from the growing number of security risks entering their systems via under-protected desktops and laptops."
Symantec Client Security integrates antivirus, personal firewall and intrusion detection technologies to effectively protect desktops against today's blended threats. Additionally, the critical response time during a blended threat outbreak can be dramatically shortened through Symantec Client Security's single update mechanism, combining virus definitions, firewall rules and intrusion detection signatures.
Easy Configuration, Deployment and Management
Symantec Client Security offers IT administrators the ability to centrally configure and deploy the solution, as well as set day-to-day policy management and reporting functions. To reduce administration time, administrators can easily deploy Symantec Client Security using one of three pre-packaged installations, full installation, lightly managed, and thin client, the smallest possible footprint without sacrificing protection. Administrators can also apply lock-down policies throughout the organisation to prevent users from modifying client security settings. Customised policies can be applied based on user groups (e.g. departments or locations).
Proactive and Integrated Security Against Blended Threats
Symantec Client Security is an integrated security solution that provides a proactive approach to security against blended threats, such as Klez and Code Red, before they attack. The integration of multiple security functions enables Symantec to provide quick and comprehensive updates using a single response mechanism when malicious code attacks occur, a much more efficient and effective alternative to multiple-product updates. When the firewall technology encounters a suspicious outgoing file it will signal the antivirus scanning engine regardless of whether the antivirus real-time protection is turned on or off. If the antivirus scan determines the file is infected, the antivirus engine will instruct the firewall technology to raise the threat level to high with a default action to block the file from accessing the Internet. Most important, these updates are delivered by the Symantec Security Response team, which provides fast, global, integrated analysis and response.
Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition is also currently undergoing certification testing for Windows Server 2003 DataCenter edition and Symantec Client Security is currently in the testing process to earn the Designed for Windows XP logo.
Availability
Symantec Client Security is planned to be available May 5, 2003 through Symantec's worldwide network of value-added resellers, distributors and systems integrators. Organisations seeking a reseller or distributor should contact Symantec at http://www.symantecpartner.com/var/var_locate.html.
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About Symantec
Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC), the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 38 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.au
NOTE TO EDITORS: Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of Symantec Corporation. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.