New Shavlik EnterpriseInspector and Shavlik HFNetChkPro AdminSuite Make
Enterprise Security Auditing, Microsoft Patch Management a Snap
ST. PAUL, Minn. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Shavlik
Technologies, LLC ( http://www.shavlik.com ), a leading provider of
vulnerability assessment tools for the Microsoft platform, today announced at
the RSA Security Conference two security products designed to help network
administrators manage patches across multiple servers and workstations. The
products, called Shavlik EnterpriseInspector and Shavlik HFNetChkPro
AdminSuite, help system administrators scan for network vulnerabilities and
stay on top of necessary software patch updates.
Shavlik HFNetChkPro and Shavlik EnterpriseInspector build upon technology
found in Microsoft's popular HFNetChk, Microsoft Personal Security Advisor and
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer products, all of which were developed by
Shavlik. Shavlik works closely with Microsoft in the development of security
utilities, and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
"We're pleased that Shavlik has produced these products," said Jackson
Shaw, Lead Product Manager, Windows .NET Server Product Management Group,
Microsoft Corp. "Shavlik HFNetChkPro and Shavlik EnterpriseInspector provide
additional choices to customers that wish to ensure the security of their
servers and workstations."
"The key to solid network security is to ensure each line of defense is
properly updated, maintained and configured," said Mark Shavlik, chairman and
CEO of Shavlik Technologies. "Shavlik HFNetChkPro and Shavlik
EnterpriseInspector, when used in conjunction with other frontline defenses
like firewalls, virus scanners and intrusion detection devices, help
administrators build an impenetrable shell around their data assets. We are
honored to be Microsoft's security ally, and will continue to deliver
solutions that help Microsoft system administrators build more secure
computing environments."
Shavlik Introduces Enterprise-Wide Security Auditing with Shavlik
EnterpriseInspector
Shavlik Technologies' new Shavlik EnterpriseInspector is an
enterprise-class security auditing system that remotely inspects for
vulnerabilities in IIS, SQL Server, Terminal Server, Domain Controllers,
Office products, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
With Shavlik EnterpriseInspector, administrators can easily scan thousands
of computers for the latest security patches, check for weak passwords on
users' systems, uncover major security holes caused by improper setup and
maintenance of Microsoft products, and generate enterprise-wide reports that
compile corporate security concerns into one, easy-to-use evaluation and
problem correcting document. Additional features include: real-time patch
inspection tied directly into Microsoft's XML database; centralized
management; remote scanning; local data storage; and full server testing.
Ideally suited for enterprise environments, Shavlik EnterpriseInspector
includes a set of tools to allow companies to rollout the product to all
corporate groups and divisions, enabling each division to apply its own unique
requirements. The product also includes a command line version for use in
batch mode, and a Web-hosted ASP version for easy software distribution. The
hosted and command line versions of Shavlik EnterpriseInspector are available
upon request.
"Shavlik Technologies' new products have made patch management easy," said
Stu Sjouwerman, president of Sunbelt Software, a distributor of best-of-breed
Windows NT/2000 utilities, based in Clearwater, FL. "Their new Shavlik
EnterpriseInspector makes it much easier to build a strong security baseline
inside the corporation. Shavlik's direct tie with Microsoft, by using their
XML database, allows for real-time security updates. This is key in today's
ever changing world of worms and viruses. We are excited to carry Shavlik
products at Sunbelt Software."
Shavlik HFNetChkPro AdminSuite Provides Complete Patch Management System
Shavlik's HFNetChk Pro AdminSuite provides network security administrators
with complete Microsoft patch management, from detection to installation and
monitoring. From a central management console, administrators can quickly
scan the entire network to learn which systems are not properly protected.
Once vulnerable systems are identified, the software lists which patch updates
are needed and provides details to help the administrator decide whether or
not to install the patch. Shavlik HFNetChkPro closes the security patch gap
by providing real-time patch fix information direct from Microsoft's security
XML database. This key feature, which is unique to Shavlik HFNetChkPro,
allows network managers to quickly identify and patch vulnerable systems as
soon as Microsoft issues a security fix.
Shavlik HFNetChkPro AdminSuite contains several features designed to help
network administrators stay abreast of security vulnerabilities. The features
include: Shavlik AccountInspector(TM), which scans the network to find weak
user accounts, such as unauthorized accounts or accounts with weak passwords;
Shavlik PasswordInspector(TM), which scans the network and eliminates weak
passwords; Shavlik Patch Deployment Wizard, which provides administrators with
a variety of options to have new patch updates "pushed" to users' systems; and
a centralized management console with redesigned graphical user interface that
provides easy to use reporting, scheduling, event log, and data storage
support.
Pricing, Availability and Specifications
Shavlik HFNetChkPro and Shavlik EnterpriseInspector are now shipping.
Pricing for HFNetChkPro starts at $1,123.75 for 1-50 computers, and includes
one year of free product support and upgrades. Pricing for
EnterpriseInspector starts at $3,123.75 for 1-50 computers, and also includes
free product support and upgrades for one year. Both products support
Microsoft Windows NT 4, 2000, and XP; Office 97, 2000 and XP; SQL Server 7.0
and 2000; Internet Information Server 4 and 5; Outlook 98, 2000 and XP; and
Internet Explorer 5 and above. EnterpriseInspector offers additional support
for Microsoft Office and Outlook.
About Shavlik Technologies
Founded in 1993, Shavlik Technologies, LLC is a privately held software
product and consulting firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company's
family of network security tools for the Microsoft platform helps
organizations stay abreast of new external and internal security threats,
including hacker and malicious code attacks. The company's flagship product,
Shavlik HFNetChkPro, is licensed to Microsoft and has hundreds of thousands of
users worldwide. Shavlik customers include Coca Cola, the FDA, MCI Worldcom,
the Pentagon, Pfizer, UCLA, the US Navy and the Veteran's Administration.
Shavlik is headquartered at 4750 White Bear Parkway, St. Paul, MN, 55110. The
company can be reached via phone at 800-690-6911, via fax at 651-426-3345, via
email at info@shavlik.com, or via the Web at http://www.shavlik.com .
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CONTACT:
Jim Azevedo of Dovetail Public Relations,
+1-408-395-3600, or jim@dovetailpr.com, for Shavlik Technologies,
LLC; or Rebecca Shavlik of Shavlik Technologies, LLC,
+1-651-407-5252, or rebecca.shavlik@shavlik.com
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