Appliances provide scalable carrier-class IPS solution.

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McAfee® IntruShield® 4010 and McAfee IntruShield 3000 intrusion prevention (IPS) sensors proactively protect networks against known, zero-day, encrypted, and DoS attacks. Also acting as anti-spyware solutions, products stop attacks in real-time. Designed for network core and service provider cloud-based deployment, capabilities include 12 Gigabit fiber/copper monitoring ports, performance up to 2 Gbps, and subscriber-level control.



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Global IPS Leader McAfee Raises the Bar on Security by Delivering Industry's Most Scalable Carrier-Class IPS Solution


McAfee, Inc. Expands IntruShield Product Family with Network IPS Appliances That Deliver the Highest Port-Density and Most Compelling Price/Performance in the Industry

New Products to Deliver Unmatched Solutions for Service Providers and Large Enterprises

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 24 -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the pioneer and worldwide leader in intrusion prevention solutions, today announced the expansion of the company's award-winning network intrusion prevention solution with the introduction of the McAfee(R) IntruShield(R) 4010 and McAfee IntruShield 3000 IPS sensors, designed to proactively protect large and mission-critical networks operating at multi-gigabit speeds against known, zero-day, encrypted and DoS attacks. The new purpose-built McAfee IntruShield sensors provide large-scale enterprises and service providers with the industry's highest Gigabit port-density intrusion prevention (IPS) appliances and deliver the most superior price-performance in their class, thereby supporting the demands of today's broad, highly-scalable, multi-Gigabit security deployments and the delivery of profitable IPS security services.

In addition to the unmatched price-performance and high-port-density of the new appliances, customers will also benefit from IntruShield's proven, market-leading technology and deep security knowledge that delivers the most comprehensive zero-day, encrypted threat, anti-spyware and denial-of-service protection. McAfee continues to expand platform and technology support for its IntruShield network-based IPS product-line that -- along with the broad portfolio of McAfee Risk Management solutions -- helps customers bridge the gap between security priorities and business realities by proactively and automatically stopping attacks in real-time.

"With the continuing discovery and exploitation of new threats, the stakes are high for today's business security requirements. McAfee's IntruShield intrusion prevention appliances address multi-gigabit requirements for service providers, carriers and large-scale enterprises networks," said Charles Kolodgy, research director at IDC.

The introduction of the McAfee IntruShield 4010 and 3000 appliances underscores the company's commitment to anticipate the needs of large enterprises, carriers and service providers who require, Best-in-Class IPS solutions that are flexible and highly-scalable, while lowering capital costs and maximizing return on investment. The new IntruShield appliances also enable managed security service providers to offer highly-customized, proactive security solutions to their customers.

The new IPS appliances extend the McAfee IntruShield family of products, also including the IntruShield 4000, 2600, 1400 and 1200 appliances, to provide business customers of all sizes with award-winning network intrusion prevention solutions that include the most robust feature set, unmatched intrusion detection and real-time intrusion prevention in a single purpose-built appliance. Designed for both network core and service provider cloud-based deployment, the new products' capabilities include 12 Gigabit monitoring ports, performance up to 2 Gbps and support for High-Availability network deployments.

In addition, the new IntruShield appliances deliver the following critical benefits to service providers and large enterprises:

-- Unmatched Price/Performance -- High-port density, superior value, unparalleled Virtual IPS technology and proven performance deliver the price/performance that today's mainstream, high-scale IPS deployments demand.

-- Highest Port-Density -- 12-Gigabit Fiber/Copper ports supplied on single, purpose-built IPS appliance, delivers the industry's highest port-density network IPS solution.

-- Carrier-Class Features -- IntruShield's pioneering next-generation technology delivers the most advanced carrier-class features, including Virtual IPS, Virtual Firewall, high-scalability, proven performance, low latency and subscriber-level control.

-- Carrier Services -- IntruShield's superior price/performance, high-scalability, flexible deployment, virtual subscriber-level control and unparalleled accuracy allow service providers to deliver profitable, Best-in-Class security services.

-- Broadest Deployment -- McAfee IntruShield is the most deployed network IPS solution, with mission-critical deployments spanning the network perimeter, core and branch office.

-- McAfee Threat Research -- Unparalleled security knowledge through McAfee AVERT, providing proactive and concentrated threat and vulnerability research with 100+ researchers working globally in 14 offices around the world.

"With the introduction of our new carrier-class appliances, McAfee once again creates a new benchmark for network IPS by delivering superior price/performance and high-scalability, two critical requirements for broad deployment and profitable security service delivery. We set the standard for best-in-class security that our competition can only hope to strive for," said Vimal Solanki, director of product marketing for McAfee, Inc. "McAfee remains committed to investing in the future needs of our customers by recognizing and responding to real business challenges while delivering the most effective and comprehensive protection against today's and tomorrow's threats."

McAfee is the only provider of intrusion prevention solutions in the industry serving all major customer segments, including enterprises, service providers, SMBs and consumers. McAfee IntruShield network IPS and Entercept host IPS deliver unparalleled proactive protection against known and zero-day attacks, while McAfee VirusScan redefines next-generation anti-virus by integrating intrusion prevention technology into a single anti-virus solution.

Availability

The McAfee IntruShield 4010 and McAfee IntruShield 3000 will be available in February from McAfee. For more information visit the website at www.mcafee.com/ .

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., creates best-of-breed intrusion prevention and risk management solutions. McAfee's market-leading security products and services help large, medium and small businesses, government agencies, and consumers prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from critical threats. Additionally, through the Foundstone Professional Services division, leading security consultants provide security expertise and best practices for organizations. For more information, McAfee, Inc. can be reached at 972-963-8000 or on the Internet at www.mcafee.com/ .

NOTE: McAfee, IntruShield, Entercept and Foundstone are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. The color red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks in this document are the sole property of their respective owners.

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