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Friday, September 02, 2005
New line of network security by Symantec
Symantec has published its third-generation integrated security line, the Gateway Security 5600 Series, building in anti-virus and firewall capabilities as well as VPN, spam protection and other features.
Such security applications are designed to cut costs and simplify management by integrating various functions into a single unit, but can be limited by their throughput.
The VPNs are clientless, eliminating the need for remote users to install software, and administrators can require users to go through a security check before they connect, ensuring they’ve got up-to-date antivirus software installed.
Filtering, designed to keep employees from viewing the wrong sort of material, is based on both URL lists and a technology called Dynamic Document Review (DDR), which lets administrators define blacklists of words and word relationships.
Users of existing 5400-series and 4400-series models can get the new features with an upgrade to Gateway Security v3.0 software, and users with active maintenance contracts get the upgrade for free.