Guardian Digital Launches Next Generation EnGarde Secure Linux
ALLENDALE, NJ-February 9, 2004 — Guardian Digital, Inc., the world’s premier open source security company, today announced an update to the next generation, award-winning platform that delivers features designed to ease the process of building a complete Internet presence and the level of security necessary to prevent system compromise. EnGarde Secure Linux leverages the best open source applications available to provide secure Internet connectivity, user privacy, Web and email functions, and intrusion detection.
“The proactive security improvements inherent into its design are one of the primary factors in the success of EnGarde,” writes Pete O’Hara, vice president of engineering at Guardian Digital. “Coupled with the most sophisticated open source Web-based management system, EnGarde consistently protects users from even debilitating kernel security vulnerabilities where other Linux vendors fail.”
EnGarde features secure web-based management of all functions, including Internet edge services (Web, DNS, email), integrated intrusion detection, cryptography, improved authentication and access control, as well as protection from many forms of intrusion such as buffer overruns and denial of service attacks. Enhanced availability and access control mechanisms delivers a potent combination suitable for the largest enterprise.
“Security management is an essential component of any successful online operation. Mitigating security risks through the use of a dynamic, rapidly-evolving development process bolstered by collaboration of the open source community provides the most efficient form of protection,” writes Paul Brisson, orthopedic spinal surgeon, New York Spinal Care. “EnGarde Secure Linux and its secure-by-design approach combined with the security benefits engineered by Guardian Digital offer the best in proactive protection,” continues Brisson.
EnGarde Secure Linux features the Guardian Digital WebTool, a web-based interface used to securely manage network and server operations. Emphasizing increased security, performance, and an available 2.6 Linux kernel, EnGarde Secure Linux features include:
– Simple and secure web-based management.
– Core Internet services including Web, DNS, and email system management.
– Unlimited virtual domains.
– Comprehensive backup/recovery system.
– Sophisticated access control mechanisms.
– Integrated network and host intrusion detection
– Guardian Digital Secure Network to provide easy access to security and system updates.
– Mandatory Access Control (MAC) using the Linux Intrusion Detection System to provide sophisticated access control and prevent Trojan horse attacks.
– Latest cryptography tools including built-in web-based key management for building secure Web sites.
– Hardened kernel and user tools providing highly resilient protection from intruders.
– Gateway firewalling using stateful packet inspection.
– Security Control Center to monitor system activity.
– Upgraded core components including Linux kernel 2.4.22 and development tool chain.
– Unparalleled protection from the latest Internet threats including denial of service, Trojan horse, spoofing, Microsoft worms.
Other new features in EnGarde Secure Linux include new executive summary reporting functionality that allows IT Managers to receive and deliver comprehensive graphic reports on server activity and security alerts, scalability improvements, and enhanced journaling filesystem support. See http://www.guardiandigital.com/ for a complete overview of features and information on Guardian Digital enterprise products.
Pricing and Availability
EnGarde Secure Linux is now available for download from http://engardelinux.org and includes a free 30-day subscription to the Guardian Digital Secure Network to obtain system and security updates. An annual subscription to the GDSN is available for $229 per year and includes thirty days of email installation and configuration support.
About Guardian Digital, Inc.
Guardian Digital, the premier open source security company, offers the first secure, open source Internet infrastructure system. Based on Guardian Digital’s operating system platform, EnGarde, the company provides enterprises with the software and services necessary for secure computing on the Internet. By leveraging the merits of the collaborative open source design model, coupled with the company’s security and Internet expertise, Guardian Digital solutions maintain the highest degree of security and reliability. Founded in 1999, Guardian Digital is headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit http://www.guardiandigital.com/ or call 1-866-GD-LINUX.