WatchGuard Announces Improved VPN Management Software

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August 13, 2001 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (watchguard.com), a leader in Internet security solutions, today announced WatchGuard for MSS 3.0, the latest release of its software used by over 75 managed security providers worldwide.

The integrated WatchGuard system allows MSPs to centrally manage

cost-effective, scalable security services that can be customized to match

the security needs of small, mid-sized and large customer networks. In

addition to increased VPN management scalability and performance, the

company says WatchGuard for MSS 3.0 now supports WatchGuard's new Firebox

III family of security appliances. WatchGuard for MSS 3.0 reduces the costs

associated with the deployment of managed security, and offers management

tools to provide real-time and historical insights into the composition of

network traffic.

"Since the introduction of WatchGuard for MSS in 1998 we have partnered with

many top tier managed security service providers, and this experience has

provided us with insight on how to refine the tools we are now offering in

version 3.0," said Mark Stevens, senior vice president of network security

for WatchGuard.

WatchGuard for MSS is a scalable, carrier-class system that gives service

providers tools to build and operate cost-effective security and VPN

services to subscribing businesses. Designed especially for service provider

requirements, WatchGuard incorporates a three-tier architecture and open

API's that allow rapid integration into an MSP's management system. The

platform of software, hardware and services includes a suite of management

software that resides at an MSP's Network Operations Center, Firebox

security appliances that are placed at the customer's premise and

WatchGuard's innovative LiveSecurity Service.

Features of WatchGuard for MSS include:

Centralized, scalable management from the NOC and comprehensive,

real-time views of all customer sites under management

Extensive logging for an unlimited number of Fireboxes under

management, continuous monitoring for specially defined trigger events, and

automatic distribution of configuration updates based on instruction from

the MSP

Customization of security features, such as Network Address

Translation ), URL filtering, and user authentication may be tailored to fit

the organization's security policy needs

WatchGuard says its value-added LiveSecurity Service keeps network defenses

current by systematically distributing security software enhancements and

rapid responses to the latest threats to MSP's for rapid distribution to

customers.

"We've been providing managed security services using the WatchGuard for MSS

platform as a component of our service offerings since 1999 and we are

impressed with the enhancements that WatchGuard continues to build into

their service provider offering," said Kevin Seiler, vice president of

AlphaNet Solutions. "We're already seeing support for the newly launched

Firebox III products in the MSS software. WatchGuard's responsiveness and

dedication to the service provider market continue to make them a valued

partner."

WatchGuard for MSS 3.0 is now shipping and available directly from the

company's website.

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