F-Secure has unveiled a new Linux-product for high speed virus and content scanning at the corporate network perimeter. F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux provides comprehensive Internet gateway protection: it scans SMTP, HTTP and FTP traffic for viruses, worms and trojans as well as blocks and filters out specified file types. Also ActiveX and Java code can be scanned or blocked. Furthermore it is able to scan POP3 streams to prevent virus attacks through personal Internet email accounts, or from ISP-hosted email. The product automatically and securely receives updates from F-Secure, always keeping the virus protection up to date. A powerful and easy to use web-based management console simplifies the installation and configuration of the product.
Viruses and malicious code can enter the network of an organization from multiple directions. Though email has been known to be the most common way of spreading viruses, today many web sites are also filled with programs including harmful and malicious content. "End users may download various files from the Internet, for example games, screensavers, music, applications, etc. What the users don't realize is that these files might actually be or include viruses and other harmful content. Therefore, it is very important for organizations to implement web traffic virus and content scanning already at the perimeter of the network", says Mikko Hyppönen, Director of F-Secure Anti-Virus Research Lab. Performance is also a key factor when choosing a solution for gateway level security. In throughput and scanning performance, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux sets the bar for others to follow.
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux is designed to run on different Linux platforms and provides industry leading throughput, reliability and security. Thanks to its flexible product architecture F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux is a suitable solution for any organization, small or large.