Web Threat Analyzer (WTA) Exposes Content Security Vulnerabilities in an
Organization's Network; Provides a Detailed Audit Report of Potential and
Real Threats That Bypass Existing Security Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA CONFERENCE 2007 --
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (Nasdaq: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM,
strong authentication and content security solutions, today announced the
release of its eSafe Web Threat Analyzer (WTA), a dedicated security
appliance designed to provide Aladdin's global network of channel partners
with a simple, fast tool for evaluating and reporting customers' existing
Web vulnerabilities through a fast, transparent audit.
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Current security solutions only alert organizations to intrusions they
were able to intercept. Conducting a straightforward, detailed threat
audit, the Aladdin eSafe WTA content security appliance fits transparently
at the network entrance -- it does not require any changes to the network
or interfere with network traffic -- and collects information on Web
threats that pass through an organization's current defenses. It then
provides detailed reports that identify threats hidden from conventional
firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, URL filters, and gateway
antivirus, utilizing its unique ability to perform fast, deep inspection of
all Web activity.
Aladdin eSafe WTA is able to inspect Web traffic for any size
organization without interruption, providing a detailed set of 20 different
activity reports and an audit summary reviewing findings that highlight
important threats and problematic activities. The new audit tool monitors
all HTTP traffic, including all Web browsing, Web site access by
categories, inbound and outbound spyware communications, and unauthorized
Internet-enabled applications.
"With the unchecked rise in random and targeted Web-based malware
attacks reaching enterprises today, organizations cannot leave their
Internet defenses to chance," said Katie Gotzen, research analyst,
ICT-Security for international research firm Frost & Sullivan. "This new
auditing tool from Aladdin provides a means of evaluating a network's
security at what continues to be a critical weak point in most
organizations."
In a recently published report, Aladdin's Content Security Response
Team (CSRT) noted an enormous 1,300 percent growth of Web-based threats in
2006. A revolution in the type and volume of threats took place during the
last two years. Organized crime groups realized they can make huge profits
with low risk, drafting hackers to their ranks. They also realized there is
a huge security gap they can exploit -- the Web. An unprecedented 150,000
new Web threats were discovered in 2006, approximately 1,300 percent
greater than 2005. Today, the majority of threats are Web-borne spyware and
Trojans, infecting at random or as targeted phishing attacks. Targeted Web
attacks continue to soar, making conventional anti-virus solutions more
obsolete than ever before.
eSafe: Extreme Capacity. Maximum Security.
Aladdin's channel partners, armed with the new eSafe WTA, are able to
easily illustrate the power of eSafe's integrated, gateway-based
anti-virus, spyware control, Web browsing security and application
filtering technology:
-- The only solution offering real-time deep content inspection in all
Web / "Web 2.0" pages
-- Identifies known and unknown spyware, Trojans, zombies, viruses, worms,
phishing, Web 2.0 / Web mail exploits
-- Monitors and enforces Web site access and the usage of various
unauthorized applications in 19 categories, including IM, P2P,
tunneling, anonymizers, remote PC, etc.
-- Scalable with no upper limit -- starting at 5 million inspected Web
pages per hour without latency
-- Transparent -- no impact on user experience or on the network
"We're pleased to arm our extensive network of Aladdin eSafe channel
partners with a uniquely valuable tool to gauge the effectiveness of their
customers' current content security solutions," said Shimon Gruper, vice
president of technologies for the Aladdin eSafe Business Unit. "Aladdin's
eSafe WTA stands as an innovative threat auditing tool that is easily
installed and completely transparent, offering insightful reports that log
dangers that currently seep through. We're confident eSafe WTA will quickly
demonstrate Aladdin eSafe's powerful technology, showing its unmatched
ability to provide deep content inspection for even the largest of
organizations."
Aladdin eSafe WTA will be generally available on February 15, 2007. For
additional information on Aladdin eSafe WTA, visit http://www.Aladdin.com/WTA.
About Aladdin eSafe
Aladdin eSafe is a high capacity, perimeter-based, strong content
security solution that provides organizations a transparent shield from
threats and enhances productivity. eSafe enables organizations to supply
secure Web surfing through a wire speed security gateway featuring powerful
anti-spyware and unauthorized application filtering; reduce spam though a
proactive email security gateway with advanced spam management; and improve
security through URL filtering with transparent inspection of HTTP, FTP,
SMTP and POP3. For more information, please visit http://www.Aladdin.com/eSafe .
About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ALDN), founded in 1985, is a
global provider of security solutions. Its security products are organized
into two segments: Software Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Enterprise
Security. Aladdin's Software DRM products allow software developers and
publishers to protect their intellectual property, increase revenues
through licensing, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin's
Enterprise Security solutions enable organizations to secure their
information technology assets by controlling who has access to their
networks (identity and password management) and what content their users
can utilize (proactive content security). Aladdin has offices in 10
countries, a worldwide network of channel partners and holds numerous
industry awards for innovation and reliability. For more information,
please visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.Aladdin.com .
eSafe, Aladdin Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All other product
and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners
Press Contact: Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Zintel Mark Jones
Zintel Public Relations Global Consulting Group
matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com mjones@hfgcg.com
310.574.8888 646.284.9414
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