F-Secure crosses the line from software to hardware this autumn with the provision of its Messaging Security Gateway appliance - the industry's most complete and effective security solution for e-mail combining a robust, enterprise-class messaging platform with perimeter security, antispam, antivirus, secure messaging and outbound content security capabilities.
In recognition of the need for a comprehensive out of the box solution to tackle e-mail borne assaults, F-Secure has joined forces with US-based Proofpoint Inc.to create its X-Series appliance. The solution is targeted for small and medium-sized enterprises with the aim of delivering complete messaging security.
Speaking about the decision to create F-Secures first hardware appliance, CEO of F-Secure Corporation, Risto Siilasmaa said: "By working together with a leading enterprise messaging security specialist like Proofpoint, we are able to offer an unparalleled solution for e-mail security. We believe that F-Secure Messaging Security Gateway is the answer for small and medium-sized businesses looking for an out-of-the-box and above-all, easy-to-use solution.
The new F-Secure appliance offering comes at a good time with industry analysts forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 54% in revenue terms and 62% in unit terms from 2004 to 2009 in the Western European messaging security appliance market.
The X-Series appliance offers the following features:
Perimeter security: The integrated Email Firewall provides complete perimeter security, deflecting denial-of-service, directory harvest and other forms of network-based attacks. Proofpoints unique MLX Dynamic Reputation and SMTP traffic control features constantly monitor connections at the IP address level, looking for malicious activity. Malicious connections are automatically blocked or throttled based on fully customizable mail traffic policieskeeping networks and e-mail users safe while preserving valuable network bandwidth.
Virus protection: F-Secures award winning anti-virus technology provides the industrys most accurate protection against viruses. In antivirus, where speed is of utmost importance, F-Secure maintains record response times and sets the pace of development.
Spam detection: Unrivalled protection from spam and phishing attacks is ensured by Proofpoint MLX machine learning technology, which analyzes more than 100,000 structural and content attributes in every message to accurately identify unwanted e-mail.
E-mail policy enforcement: The included Proofpoint Content Compliance module makes it easy for administrators to define and enforce e-mail acceptable use policies.
Secure messaging support: The X-Series appliance supports digital certificates and enables gateway-to-gateway secure transfer and receipt of e-mail using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) standard. The appliance also supports optional authentication of senders and receivers via TLS.
A platform that maintains itself: The X-Series appliance provides a secure runtime environment, fine-tuned for messaging applications. The industry standard MTA makes the product more reliable than other appliances and the product maintains itself as software and firmware components are automatically kept up-to-date.
Ease to install and use: The X-Series features a small-enterprise optimized administration interface and plug and play setup wizards that enable installation in just minutes and minimize ongoing maintenance requirements.
The first X-Series appliance model, the X200, packages all of these features into a robust, easy-to-install 1U rack-mount server that delivers performance high enough to meet the needs of any SME installation with all spam, virus and e-mail policy features enabled. The appliance will be generally available in September 2005.
For more information, please visit: www.f-secure.com
Author: Jyrki Tulokas, Manager, Business Development
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