Astaro Security Software awarded five stars by SC Magazine
SC Magazine awarded a five-star review to Astaro.BURLINGTON, Mass., May 17, 2005 – Astaro Corporation today announced that SC Magazine awarded a five-star review to Astaro Security Linux 5.1, Astaro's comprehensive network security software package. In the detailed assessment, Astaro Security Linux received the top grade for features, ease of use, performance, and value for money.
In the May 2005 issue, SC Magazine's reviewer Christopher Moody said, "Making the best use of open source and commercial software, Astaro Security Linux is a tough all round security package. The management is among the best we've seen in this group test, while the powerful firewall keeps up with the best."
The review also highlighted ease of deployment and feature-richness, stating that the software is "surprisingly easy to configure" and contains "a whole lot of features – many more than we can mention here."
"We are very pleased to receive a five-star rating from a publication written by and for IT security professionals," said Jan Hichert, CEO, Astaro. "SC Magazine's hands-on tests verify that Astaro provides a tremendous amount of value to our customers in terms of technology and ease of use. They join a long line of experts who have recognized the unique capabilities of our unified threat management products."
Astaro's Software
Astaro provides an integrated, easy-to-use network security package that combines best of breed:
- Firewall – with stateful packet inspection and application proxies guards Internet communications traffic in and out of the organization.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) gateway – assures secure communications with remote offices, "road warriors," and telecommuters.
- Virus Protection – defends computers from both email and web-borne viruses.
- Intrusion Protection – detects and stops hostile probes and application-based attacks.
- Spam Protection – eliminates the productivity drain of opening and deleting unsolicited emails.
- Surf Protection (Content Filtering) – improves productivity by blocking inappropriate activities on the web.
- Spyware Protection – detects and blocks spyware infection attempts as well as spyware communication from already infected systems
About SC Magazine
SC Magazine is the worldwide resource for buyers of IT security products and services. Proudly campaigning for IT security professionals since 1988, it is the longest-established information security title in the U.S. Professionals who require high-level information on how IT security relates to their businesses and technical insights into IT security strategies, best practices, regulations and current information security tools find it all in SC Magazine. The monthly publication gives computer security executives and their bosses the relevant information they need to safeguard their enterprises, enabling them to help their organizations achieve success.
About Astaro
Astaro develops a complete line of network security products including Astaro Security Linux, a software-based solution and Astaro Security gateway, line of standalone appliances. All Astaro products can provide up to six critical security applications - firewall, VPN gateway, anti-virus, intrusion protection, spam filtering and content filtering - fully integrated on a single management platform.
The company is headquartered in Burlington, Mass. and with facilities in Karlsruhe, Germany. Astaro's software has won numerous industry awards, and is protecting over 20,000 networks in 60 countries, including such companies as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Los Alamos National Labs, Stanford University and Watsco, Inc. Astaro products are distributed by a worldwide network of 350 solutions partners who offer local support and services.
Contact: Bill Baker, Baker Communications Group, LLC, 860-350-9100, wbaker@bakercg.com