Helsinki, Finland, June 22, 1999 - Data Fellows, the global leader in Internet security solutions, has today announced the new version 2.1 of its F-Secure NameSurfer easy remote DNS (Domain Name System) administration software.

DNS translates host names to IP addresses and is a critical component of any IP based network. F-Secure NameSurfer provides network managers with an easy- to-use Web interface for DNS administration, saving time and maintenance resources. Its intuitive graphical user interface and the automatic error checking feature prevent network managers from generating faulty DNS data. Faulty DNS data can bring down the entire IP network. Therefore, correctness of DNS data is essential for reliable and secure Internet and intranet use.

F-Secure NameSurfer 2.1 introduces full Bind 8 support and Automatic secondary server updating. Furthermore, NameSurfer 2.1 also features Secure Dynamic DNS updates.

F-Secure NameSurfer translates into significant savings in network management. The intuitive graphical user interface saves network managers' time in doing DNS configurations. The configurations can be done remotely and by multiple network managers with personal administration rights. The routine tasks can be delegated to clerical staff. Ultimately even end-users or ISP customers can administer their own DNS data, using a Web browser, as a self-service.

Prime target customer groups for F-Secure NameSurfer are telecommunication operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and other organizations that need the best tool in the markets to manage Internet or intranet security. Among F-Secure NameSurfer customers are ISPs like US WEST INTERACT, Concentric Network Corporation, Sonera and the Finnish University and Research Network, as well as international corporate customers such as Barclays Bank PLC, Motorola Semiconductor Product Services, and UPM-Kymmene.

F-Secure NameSurfer 2.0 is now available from Data Fellows' resellers around the world. The product is available for all the popular Unix platforms. Pricing starts at $4,990.