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Virus Protection and Filtering
Our virus protection and Ñltering technologies are core elements of Internet security that combine multi-
tier protection against viruses with the management of Internet communications for sensitive content or
misuse of data. Users of our virus protection and Ñltering products are able to take action to protect their
enterprise from risks associated with using Internet resources. This includes scanning or monitoring data that
enters, leaves or travels inside the organization, as well as detecting and eliminating malicious code that may
be introduced into a company's network. Our virus protection and e-mail and Internet content Ñltering
technologies protect gateways, servers and clients at multiple entry points from known and unknown threats.
Protection from virus attacks is the most well-known and largest market component of the enterprise security
area.
Symantec AntiVirus
TM
oÅers the Öexibility of a bundled, multi-tiered antivirus solution to protect the
enterprise's network, including Internet gateways, desktops, Ñle and print servers, mail servers and Ñrewalls.
Symantec AntiVirus also enables corporations to keep their virus deÑnitions up to date via LiveUpdate.
Symantec CarrierScan
TM
Server provides advanced, high-performance virus scanning and repair services
for the NetApp» Ñler and NetCache» devices from Network Appliance. Symantec CarrierScan server
employs Symantec antivirus technologies to detect viruses, worms, and Trojan horses in all major Ñle types,
including mobile code and compressed Ñle formats. Virus deÑnitions and engines are updated automatically
with no interruption in virus scanning. Symantec CarrierScan accommodates growing scan volumes and
additional servers, and provides automatic load balancing across multiple servers.
Firewalls/VPN
We oÅer Ñrewall and VPN solutions that protect throughout the network, including at Internet gateways,
gateways to sensitive internal networks and at client devices.
Symantec
TM
Enterprise Firewall, a gateway software Ñrewall product, protects enterprise assets and
business transactions. As a comprehensive full inspection Ñrewall, Symantec Enterprise Firewall enables fast,
but controlled connectivity, providing protection against unwanted intrusion while enabling the Öow of
approved traÇc for oÇces with 25 to 25,000 nodes. Through its optional VPN, it can also provide high-speed
and cost eÅective remote connectivity between mobile workers and the oÇce.
Symantec
TM
Desktop Firewall enables administrators to quickly roll out an eÅective solution that works
intelligently in the background, monitoring both inbound and outbound communications. Since Symantec
Desktop Firewall is optimized for always-on broadband connections such as DSL and cable modems, it is a
highly eÅective solution for securing remote communications.
Symantec
TM
Enterprise VPN is a full inspection VPN gateway, enabling high speed, cost-eÅective and
secure connectivity between oÇces and with partners and mobile users. With its integrated, full inspection
ProxySecured VPN technology and integrated client-side personal Ñrewall, companies can securely extend
networks beyond their physical perimeter.
Symantec
TM
Firewall/VPN Appliance is an integrated security and networking device that provides
Internet connectivity and secure VPN connections between locations. Symantec Firewall/VPN Appliance
provides high-speed access, reliable connectivity, substantial bandwidth and remote management and
monitoring ideal for remote locations and small oÇces with up to 40 users.
Symantec VelociRaptor
TM
Ñrewall appliance is an integrated hardware and software Ñrewall and VPN
appliance that employs our full-inspection technology to provide fast and secure Internet connectivity.
Symantec VelociRaptor delivers enterprise-class network security for oÇces with 30 to 5,000 users.
Intrusion Detection
Organizations must protect information from unwanted users and hackers and control access to
information to maintain business integrity. At the gateway and server level, our intrusion detection products
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