From: engarde-announce-admins@linuxsecurity.com To: engarde-announce@guardiandigital.com Subject: Guardian Digital Delivers Enterprise Internet Server Solution Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:58:49 -0500 (EST) November 19, 2001 -- Saddle River, NJ -- Guardian Digital, Inc., the open source security company, has today released the enterprise edition of its highly successfuly EnGarde Secure Linux server operating system. EnGarde Secure Professional is a comprehensive software solution that provides all the tools necessary to build a complete online presence. The EnGarde Secure Professional integrated software solution offers unsurpassed levels of security, ease of use, and the most sophisticated Open Source Web-based management system available. The EnGarde Secure Workgroup Suite, also today released, accompanies EnGarde Secure Professional to form a complete intranet and collaboration environment. Capable of supporting thousands of virtual Web sites, e-mail and DNS domains, this proven enterprise-ready solution marks EnGarde Secure Professional as the reliable and robust platform for building a complete corporate Internet presence. "The ability to quickly and securely get online without requiring a Linux administrator or security engineer on staff, combined with the ability to build a robust intrusion detection device or firewall, marks EnGarde Secure Professional as a cost-effective enterprise solution for business," states Benjamin D. Thomas, Guardian Digital Project Manager. Building on the versatility and security of the EnGarde Secure Linux Community version released in March, 2001, EnGarde Secure Professional offers enterprise features and support that combine to deliver the most powerful multi-purpose Internet communication platform. Using the integrated Guardian Digital Secure Network service, first offered as a free trial for EnGarde Secure Linux Community users, is a means for providing software distribution and product updates, the ability to quickly communicate with technical support resources, and download security and product information alerts. Never before has it been easier to maintain a high level of security and confidence that an organization's servers are operating efficiently. EnGarde Secure Professional offers the following features: - Web, e-mail, database and DNS services, pre-configured for ISPs, ASPs, and fast-growing enterprises. - Sophisticated Web-based management system enables organizations to build an online presence quickly and securely. - Guardian Digital Secure Network provides access to the latest software updates, security notifications, technical support, and more. - Security Control Center for configuring access control, SSL certificate and SSH key management functions, and more. - Gateway firewall including Network Address Translation (NAT) and port forwarding to keep out cybervandals. - Secure by default ensures that only authorized users are permitted access to your corporate assets. - Integrated network and host intrusion detection provides inherent protection from Trojan horses and protection from unauthorized system access. - Comprehensive hardware support, including ISA, RAID, SCSI and USB. Increased internationalization supports global environments. For a complete list of new features, visit http://www.GuardianDigital.com/products/engarde-features.html. The EnGarde Secure Workgroup Suite, also today released, brings intranet and collaboration features to small organizations and IT workgroups. This secure and easy-to-use collection accompanies an existing EnGarde Secure Professional installation and includes WebMail, Windows file and print sharing, Windows Domain Controller support, Virtual Private Networking (VPN) using PPTP, user and filesystem quotas, and more. EnGarde Secure Professional and the EnGarde Secure Workgroup Suite are available for ordering immediately from guardiandigital.com and through distribution channels. EnGarde Secure Professional is available for $549 and EnGarde Secure Workgroup is available for only $49.95. All products include installation and configuration support within 60 days of purchase. Registered customers also receive a free trial to the Guardian Digital Secure Network. EnGarde Secure Professional is also available in pre-configured turnkey rackmount Internet servers from Guardian Digital. The Guardian Digital Linux Lockbox is a highly reliable complete eBusiness solution, configured to address space-saving considerations at co-location facilities, ISPs, and ASPs. Guardian Digital offers comprehensive support options for organizations choosing EnGarde as their Internet platform. Guardian Digital can help bridge the support gap between the fast-paced nature of the Internet, open source software development, security, and commerce. Guardian Digital offers Professional Consulting for organizations requiring customization assistance. Guardian Digital Enterprise support is available for authoritative answers to the most difficult questions. About Guardian Digital, Inc. ============================ Guardian Digital, Inc., the first full-service open source security company, is dedicated to providing secure Internet infrastructure solutions for business. Guardian Digital produces software to securely manage all Internet operations, perform intrusion detection and firewall functions, conduct eBusiness, as well as secure turnkey server appliances. Guardian Digital products address the increasing demand for cost-effective and standards-based platforms for developing a secure Internet presence. To learn about Guardian Digital's products and comprehensive service offerings, visit Guardian Digital on the Web at http://www.GuardianDigital.com or call 1-866-GD-LINUX. Contact: ======== Jennifer Olson http://www.GuardianDigital.com Press Coordinator info@guardiandigital.com (201) 934-9230 1-866-GD-LINUX