NAC Appliance offers automatic network worm prevention.
Press Release Summary:
Enterprise-class Network VirusWall(TM) Enforcer ensures that all devices, managed or unmanaged and local or remote, comply with security policies before being granted access to corporate networks. Unit scans devices for security software, critical patches, and current updates. Non-compliant devices are quarantined and undergo automatic remediation. Once device is cleaned and meets corporate security requirements, it is allowed to access network.
Original Press Release:
Trend Micro Introduces Second-Generation Network Access Control Appliance - Network VirusWall Enforcer
Comprehensive solution builds on first-generation version to offer unique - and mature - combination of agent-less policy enforcement, network worm prevention
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 1 /-- Trend Micro Incorporated, (NASDAQ:TMIC), a leader in network antivirus and content security software and services, today in North America announced Network VirusWall(TM) Enforcer, its second-generation enterprise-class Network Access Control (NAC) appliance that ensures that all devices -- managed or unmanaged, local or remote -- comply with security policies before they're granted access to corporate networks.
Unlike other first-generation NAC appliances that have been announced recently, Network VirusWall Enforcer integrates all aspects of NAC with anti-worm capabilities into one simple appliance. Its superior automation of the NAC flow, including agent-less remediation, reduces administrative burden and increases user productivity.
Deployable easily and with minimal IT burden in large enterprise networks around the world, Network VirusWall Enforcer's agentless policy enforcement helps ensure that employees, contractors, partners, and visitors connect to corporate networks using a secure, virus-free device.
Network VirusWall Enforcer scans devices for security software, critical patches, and current updates. It evaluates the security profile of networked devices, including information about hundreds of versions of antivirus software from over 20 antivirus vendors, signature updates, and Microsoft vulnerabilities, and then administers precise security policies automatically, without end-user intervention. Non-compliant devices are quarantined and undergo automatic remediation. Once a device is cleaned and meets corporate security requirements, it is allowed to access the network.
Overall, Network VirusWall Enforcer extends the benefits of Trend Micro(TM) Enterprise Protection Strategy, a comprehensive, multi-layered solution framework that protects against known and unknown threats. Because of its maturity, the appliance delivers the enterprise-class policy enforcement that businesses need to protect their IT investments and end users. Network VirusWall Enforcer can be centrally managed using Trend Micro Control Manager(TM).
"Prior to deploying Network VirusWall appliances at 22 locations around the country, we had a full-time IT employee working on virus infections on an average three-to-four hours a day," said Scott Beauchamp, vice president of IT, Office Suites PLUS. "We believe the new Network VirusWall Enforcer feature set will help us gain additional IT efficiencies and further reduce the administrative burden on my group."
Network VirusWall Enforcer combines granular policy enforcement with automatic worm prevention. Because many worms can spread instantly upon connection -- before policy enforcement takes effect -- Network VirusWall Enforcer provides immediate protection by filtering network traffic to detect and block worms, bots, and other threats.
"IT Managers want to deploy Network Access Control (NAC) products to protect against internal threats," said Chris Christiansen, vice president at IDC. "But simple, easy-to-deploy NAC appliances are needed to meet the most immediate IT requirements for handling mobile and guest users. NAC solutions must also be extensible to more comprehensive NAC architectures."
"Network VirusWall Enforcer is a flexible, cutting-edge solution that enhances the benefits of Enterprise Protection Strategy by enforcing security policies, supporting compliance objectives, and enabling swift recovery within quarantined network segments," said Max Cheng, executive vice president and general manager of Trend Micro's enterprise business segment. "By managing network access control, the appliance enables enterprise organizations to protect end users -- as well as critical IT investments -- and ensure business continuity regardless of potential threats."
The integrated plug-and-protect appliance is ideal for enterprises that have multiple network segments and mixed Windows environments. The appliance offers flexible centralized management options for efficient enterprise-wide administration. Businesses can utilize the appliance's built-in Web console or leverage Trend Micro Control Manager.
Availability
Network VirusWall Enforcer 2500 will be available in North America in June 2006.
Pricing
A 1,000-user license for the Network VirusWall Enforcer 2500 appliance is priced at $24,995 in North America. The product is also available in 250-, 500-, 2,500- and 4,000-user licenses at prices that vary by user count.
About Trend Micro Incorporated
Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and managed service providers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, www.trendmicro.com.
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