PANDA GATEDEFENDER: CUSTOMERS APPLAUD NEW APPLIANCE THAT BLOCKS VIRUSES AT
PANDA GATEDEFENDER: CUSTOMERS APPLAUD NEW APPLIANCE THAT BLOCKS VIRUSES AT
THE NETWORK PERIMETER
-- Dedicated Hardware Device Provides Key Element for Layered Defense from
Attacks--
GLENDALE, CA November 03, 2003 -- Panda Software announced today that
following the launch of its new Panda Antivirus GateDefender™, a dedicated
hardware device installed at the Internet gateway, customers are touting
the benefit it provides as an added level of protection in a layered
defense strategy against virus attacks.
“Since the install of the Panda GateDefender, we have not had a single
virus infection through email,” said Nate Armstrong, IT Department Head for
the City of Angola, Indiana. “In the short time we have had it, it has paid
for itself already. I cannot even begin to quantify the amount of money
this saved us during the last SoBig.F outbreak.”
Panda’s GateDefender is designed as a corporate network perimeter defense,
blocking viruses before they contaminate the network. By integrating the
most advanced antivirus software technology with high-quality hardware,
Panda’s GateDefender provides optimal protection against all types of
viruses within Internet gateways.
“If one workstation gets infected with a worm, it usually means a rapid
spread of infection through open network shares. In most cases GateDefender
is placed immediately behind the corporate firewall, ensuring that
malicious code is stopped before reaching the internal network,” said
Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer, Panda Software U.S.
The device scans incoming data on seven different communication protocols,
providing maximum coverage against external attacks. IT managers are
assured of the latest protection with True Daily™ automatic virus
definition updates.
“Panda GateDefender was one of the easiest to install anti-virus solutions
that I have ever implemented,” continued Armstrong. “You literally plug it
in, set the IP Address, and let it get to work. It upgrades itself with
the latest virus definitions and engines every two hours with no config or
help from me. It is truly a hands free device…if a new virus comes out
utilizing a different file extension you can literally configure your
GateDefender in less than a minute to block it.”
Platform independent, GateDefender will work seamlessly with the network
whether companies use Windows, Novell, UNIX, Linux or a combination of
these. With the choice of the 7100 or dual processor 7200 models
available, managers can protect networks ranging from a small business up
to many thousands of nodes. Thanks to its high scalability and load
balancing capabilities, Panda Antivirus GateDefender adapts perfectly to
the needs of all medium and large companies, transparently adjusting to the
network traffic volume.
Go to http://us.pandasoftware.com/products/gatedefender/ for more
GateDefender product specifications.
About Panda Software
Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international
developer of antivirus software for all types of customers: corporate
clients, small and medium sized companies, and home users. It was the first
company to provide True Daily™ updates of virus definitions, as well as
centralized administration of antivirus protection, both of which have
revolutionized the antivirus industry. The company’s commitment to customer
service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a 24-
hour/365 day per year insurance policy rather than merely a software
product were also major breakthroughs for the computer security industry.
All of Panda Software’s products feature exclusive SmartClean™ technology,
and the quality of Panda Software’s products has been endorsed by major
industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark. The company is also
known for its user-friendly policies, including free telephone support for
corporate customers, expanded competitive renewal programs and free
disinfection services.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alan Wallace
Panda Software
VP, Corporate Communications US
(818) 543-6909
www.pandasecurity.com