Metavize(TM) Announces Addition of Intrusion Prevention and VPN Solutions to the EdgeGuard Gateway Security Platform

Metavize(TM), Inc., an emerging leader in next generation integrated gateway security for small- to medium-sized businesses, today announced the availability of Intrusion Prevention and OpenVPN to the EdgeGuard Gateway Security Platform. The latest additions to Metavize's standard offering are now directly available to all current EdgeGuard subscribers at no additional cost.
Intrusion Prevention protects an organization's computers by blocking hackers at the border before they enter the business network. Metavize offers an incredibly powerful and proven intrusion prevention solution, which utilizes thousands of signatures to detect, block, and log intrusion attempts.
OpenVPN (virtual private network) allows for site-to-site VPN for branch offices or partners, and client-to-site VPN for home users and road warriors. OpenVPN brings enterprise-class SSL-VPN technology to Metavize customers while maintaining the ease of use and simplicity found throughout the other applications integrated on the EdgeGuard platform, making it an ideal solution for small businesses.
"No one else can do what Metavize has done," said Chris Christiansen, IT director for CeloNova Biosciences and one of Metavize's early adopters. "When I first looked at the EdgeGuard solution I was most concerned about spyware and offensive web content clogging our network. Today, I know with confidence that the EdgeGuard appliance prevents spyware in our environment, and it has been amazing to see the wide range of new applications, such as the anti-phishing solution PhishNet, coming down the pipeline directly into our appliance since it was implemented. For no additional cost, without having to purchase another box, and with just a few clicks of a mouse, our network is even more protected than it was a year ago."
"Metavize continues to demonstrate how quickly we can integrate new applications to the EdgeGuard platform," said Dirk Morris, founder and Vice President of Business Development at Metavize. "Within the second half of this year, we have provided seven additional best-of-breed applications to our customers and several new features to platform. We remain committed to our mission to provide SMBs with the most comprehensive and affordable network security in one simple, easy solution."
Please visit Metavize at Interop New York in booth 224, December 13 - 15, 2005.
About Metavize EdgeGuard
The EdgeGuard Gateway Security Platform is an all-in-one network security appliance for small- and medium-sized businesses. EdgeGuard can be dropped in behind or in place of an existing firewall and easily configured in minutes. A proprietary document-level processing technology and architecture allows integration of best-of-breed point solutions in a single box to protect the network against pervasive threats such as spyware, viruses and spam, and to filter out unwanted URLs and rogue protocols. Its unique design ensures that not only do these point solutions work together on a unified platform today, but new solutions can be quickly added to the platform in response to new security threats.
Current EdgeGuard Application Suites include:
AntiVirus Suite
* AntiVirusScanner: Detects and removes viruses on HTTP, FTP, SMTP, IMAP,
POP3
* SpamGuard: Scans and blocks spam on SMTP, IMAP4 and POP3
AntiFraud Suite
* Spyware Blocker: Detects infected hosts and blocks based on cookies,
Active X and host blocklists
* PhishNet: Scans and blocks phishing e-mail on SMTP, IMAP4 and POP3
Content Control Suite
* Web Content Control: Blocks inappropriate content (URL filtering), and
enforces download policy
* Rogue Protocol Control: Halts unwanted protocols on any port, such as
instant messaging and peer-to-peer
Firewall Suite
* Firewall: Blocks sessions based on simple yet flexible rules
* Intrusion Prevention: Blocks attacks before they enter the network
Services Suite
* Attack Shield: Blocks all malformed packet-based attacks
* Network Sharing: Allows all hosts to share Internet access (NAT, DHCP
and DNS)
* OpenVPN: Builds site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs
Also included with purchase is EdgeReport, which generates consolidated reports for all applications integrated on the EdgeGuard platform.
Pricing and Availability
The EdgeGuard appliance is available now via an authorized network of resellers within the US for $2,995 plus a $995 annual subscription and maintenance fee for all the network security application suites listed above.
Commercial Applications available with additional annual subscription include:
* Hauri ViRobot AntiVirus: Scans and repairs viruses based on best of class memory scanning and monitoring technology ($299 for up to 200 users).
About Metavize
Founded in 2003, Metavize is an emerging leader in next generation integrated gateway security for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking powerful yet simple and easy-to-use security solutions for maintaining business operations and preventing loss of productivity. The EdgeGuard integrated Gateway Security Platform is the first truly expandable, real-time application-level security solution for the network. More information is available at http://www.metavize.com.

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