F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux provides a high-performance solution at the Internet gateway, stopping viruses and other malicious code before it spreads to end users’ desktops and to corporate servers. The product is able to scan SMTP, HTTP, FTP and POP3 traffic for viruses, worms and trojans as well as block and filter out specified file types. Also ActiveX and Java code can be scanned or blocked. The product automatically and securely receives updates from F-Secure, keeping virus protection always up to date. A powerful and easy to use web-based management console simplifies installation and configuration of the product.
Over 90% of computer viruses arrive via e-mail. Most of the new fast spreading and destructive viruses are written to work and use Microsoft Exchange/Outlook. Therefore it is especially important for Microsoft Exchange users to protect their networks from virus outbreaks. By using antivirus software with your Microsoft Exchange solution, you will not only protect your corporate network from viruses, but you will also make sure that your company is not sending out infected messages to customers or partners.
When 30% of all your incoming e-mail is pure rubbish that you don’t want, you start getting irritated. When the number is closer to 50% you start getting mad. But when you open your e-mail account and over 90% of your inbox is filled with junk messages from people you don’t know, you start giving up and find yourself using a telephone or fax to get things done more smoothly.
Eight to ten new viruses are found each day, some of them with the ability to spread globally within hours. Even if you are using the latest in content checking software, your network security is at risk from these threats. To safeguard against these virus threats, your protection needs to be automatic, integrated and transparent.
Companies are facing new challenges in protecting their network traffic and keeping their productivity at a high level. Many companies are already familiar with e-mail borne viruses and are learning how to protect against them. This is why virus writers have started to invent new ways to attack corporate networks. Viruses can spread via both e-mail and Web traffic, surprising even data security experts with its speed and effectiveness. In addition to viruses, spam and other unwanted emails create productivity losses, security conserns and legal liability risks.
When 30% of all your incoming e-mail is pure rubbish that you don’t want, you start getting irritated. When the number is closer to 50% you start getting mad. But when you open your e-mail account and over 90% of your inbox is filled with junk messages from people you don’t know, you start giving up and find yourself using a telephone or fax to get things done more smoothly.
For many companies e-mail is still today the most important business communications channel. Even small to medium size companies are sending and receiving several thousands of valuable messages per day. At the same time security threats like viruses, phishing and spam are flooding in from the Internet. Users are also sending out e-mails that might contain sensitive information and could put businesses at risk. So how can businesses ensure that they can still use e-mail effectively, that unwanted e-mail is barred and that there are no leaks of confidential information?
On-line surfing exposes computer users to a host of web threats. The unprotected user is vulnerable to all manner of dubious Internet traffic such as viruses, zero-day network threats, spam and Denial of Service zombies. Once infected, computers change from receivers into the senders of malicious traffic. Most of the time, this happens without the user’s knowledge. This situation typically causes drastic problems to service providers: bandwidth disruption, overloaded helpdesks and a loss of revenue.
