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Introduction
Symantec provides a broad range of content and network security soft-
ware and appliance solutions to enterprises, individuals and service
providers. We are a leading provider of client, gateway and server secu-
rity solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network,
security management, intrusion detection, Internet content and email
filtering, remote management technologies and security services to
enterprises and service providers around the world. Founded in 1982,
we have offices in 36 countries worldwide.
Business Segments
We currently view our business in five operating segments: Enterprise
Security, Enterprise Administration, Consumer Products, Services and
Other.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY
Our Enterprise Security segment focuses on providing Internet security
technology, global response and services necessary for organizations to
manage their information security needs. Our comprehensive solutions
offer products to protect gateways, servers, and clients (desktop PCs,
laptops, mobile devices and PDAs) with virus protection and filtering,
firewall security and virtual private networking, or VPN, intrusion detec-
tion, and security management. In addition, we have expanded our tech-
nology offerings to include integrated solutions at the gateway and
client levels, combining several of our individual technology solutions,
and early warning solutions. At the gateway level, our products run on
Windows NT®, Solaris®, and Linux® platforms. Our products at the server
level operate on Windows NT, UNIX, Linux and other key server plat-
forms. At the client level, our products run on the Windows® platform.
Our Enterprise Security segment represented approximately 42%,
42% and 33% of net revenues during fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001,
respectively.
Virus Protection and Filtering Our virus protection and filtering tech-
nologies combine multi-tier protection against viruses with the manage-
ment of Internet communications for sensitive content or misuse of
data. Users of our virus protection and filtering 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 email and Internet content filtering
technologies protect gateways, servers and clients at multiple entry
points from known and unknown threats. Products and services provid-
ing protection from virus attacks represent the most well-known and
largest market component of the enterprise security area.
Symantec AntiVirus™ offers the flexibility of a bundled, multi-tiered
antivirus solution to protect the enterprise’s network, including Internet
gateways, desktops, file and print servers, mail servers and firewalls.
Symantec AntiVirus also enables corporations to keep their virus defini-
tions up to date by automatically downloading virus definitions through
LiveUpdate™, created by Symantec™ Security Response.
Symantec AntiVirus™ Scan Engine provides fast, scalable, and reliable
virus protection for traffic served through, or stored on, network infra-
structure devices.
Firewalls/VPNs Firewalls provide protection against unwanted intru-
sion while enabling the flow of approved traffic. VPN solutions are
designed to enable employees and business partners to remotely access
an enterprise network in a secure, cost effective manner. We offer fire-
wall and VPN solutions that protect throughout the network, including
at Internet gateways, gateways to sensitive internal networks and at
client devices.
Symantec™ Enterprise Firewall, a gateway software firewall product,
protects enterprise assets and business transactions. As a comprehen-
sive full inspection firewall, Symantec Enterprise Firewall enables fast,
but controlled connectivity, providing protection against unwanted
intrusion while enabling the flow of approved traffic for offices with
25 to 25,000 nodes. This product includes an optional VPN, to provide
high-speed and cost effective remote connectivity between mobile
workers and the office.
Symantec™ Enterprise VPN is a full inspection VPN gateway, enabling
high speed, cost-effective and secure connectivity between offices and
with partners and mobile users. With its integrated, full inspection
ProxySecured VPN technology and integrated client-side personal fire-
wall, companies can securely extend networks beyond their physical
perimeter.
Symantec™ Firewall/VPN appliance is an integrated security and net-
working device that enables secure 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 offices with up to 40 users.
Symantec VelociRaptor™ firewall appliance is an integrated hardware
and software firewall and VPN appliance that employs our full-inspec-
tion technology to provide fast and secure Internet connectivity.
Symantec VelociRaptor delivers enterprise-class network security for
offices with 30 to 5,000 users.
Intrusion Detection Organizations must protect information from
unwanted users and hackers and control access to information to main-
tain business integrity. At the gateway and server level, our intrusion
detection products monitor systems for patterns of misuse and abuse
and can warn organizations before systems are misused or information
is stolen.
Business Overview