Calyptix Security - Press Releases

October 14, 2008 — CHARLOTTE, NC — Internet security firm, Calyptix Security, is pleased to partner with the Aberdeen Group to share valuable Internet security research with businesses seeking to implement best practices for securing IT infrastructures and safeguarding critical data. Aberdeen Group announced the publication of its new benchmark report on Unified Threat Management: What’s In, What’s Next and Why. This research outlines the benefits Best-in-Class organizations have achieved by deploying a single, all-in-one network security device as opposed to a hybrid or series of dedicated solutions. A complimentary copy of the report may be downloaded until November 28, 2008.

Calyptix’ multi-function security appliance AccessEnforcer™ provides a solution that closely parallels the findings of the Aberdeen’s research. Calyptix’ customers have deployed AccessEnforcer to eliminate complexity and costs and enhance network security. Organizations with top IT performance are gravitating rapidly to the all-in-one approach represented by AccessEnforcer. The marketplace for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in particular is beckoning for this type of solution because it provides the biggest bang for the buck and supports powerful functionality with minimal IT staff.

“With the current market confusion about terminology, selecting a Unified Threat Management or All-in-One security solution is like a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're going to get,” said Derek E. Brink, vice president and research fellow, IT Security, Aberdeen. “Regardless of the name, however, the research confirms that All-in-One solutions such as AccessEnforcer are helping organizations — especially SMBs — improve security, improve compliance, reduce unscheduled downtime, and contain operational costs.”

Calyptix recently provided pre-release access to AccessEnforcer’s new version 2.0 to attendees of SMB Nation’s 6th Annual Fall Conference in Seattle. The general release of version 2.0 will coincide closely with the public release of Microsoft’s Small Business Server 2008 on November 12, 2008.

“AccessEnforcer stands above the crowd of UTM devices in the SMB space,” notes Kevin Royalty, co-author of Advanced Small Business Server 2003 Best Practices, a Microsoft MVP for Small Business Server and Managing Partner of Total Care Computer Consulting. “It is easy to manage for daily use and still gives us flexibility for complex configurations in some of our SMB customers. The integration with Microsoft’s Active Directory is a key feature in our customer environments, and allows us to effectively implement network policies just like enterprise environments but at a fraction of the cost and complexity. We invested a considerable amount of time selecting AccessEnforcer, and our customers’ satisfaction with the results provide proof of our decision.”

Calyptix’ AccessEnforcer version 2.0 is tailored for Microsoft Small Business Server which will require a separate perimeter security solution for its new version. As well as supporting SBS 2008, AccessEnforcer also integrates with Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003. Version 2.0 leverages Active Directory to provide automatic control and security while differentiating among users, groups and devices for automatic reporting, monitoring and enforcement. Small businesses can achieve enterprise level security and network control at a fraction of the cost without the complexity. In addition to seamless Active Directory integration, version 2.0 adds SSL VPN for secure remote connectivity, expanded real time network reporting, advanced network diagnostic tools and a new graphical user interface (GUI). The new GUI and complete integration out of the box continues the commitment of Calyptix to eliminate the barriers of needless complexity facing smaller businesses in pursuit of enterprise level security.

AccessEnforcer is available through Calyptix authorized IT professionals for a single price from a single interface without seat licenses or hidden charges. All features are fully integrated and included right out of the box with automatic maintenance.

“The results of the Aberdeen Group’s research definitely reaffirm our product development path and our approach to providing SMBs with the best possible and most affordable solution for their needs. AccessEnforcer is truly purpose-built for SMBs, and we’re excited with the opportunity to provide them with an answer to their Internet security challenges,” comments Ben Yarbrough, CEO of Calyptix.

AccessEnforcer, Calyptix’s innovative UTM (Unified Threat Management) device, was developed with extensive input from members of the SBS community to fulfill the needs of small and medium businesses. This all-in-one security appliance provides total control and security with a combination of features that protect networks from spam, viruses, spyware, unauthorized web surfing, hackers and other cyber threats and enables secure remote access, Active Directory integration and comprehensive reporting. AccessEnforcer is deployed in the professional and financial services, manufacturing and not-for-profit sectors. The unified threat management appliance is offered exclusively through authorized channel partners seeking comprehensive security strategies for their clients. Calyptix Security”s expertise is evidenced in industry-wide vulnerability discoveries and in DyVax™, the company’s proprietary inspection engine which has proven more successful than leading antivirus solutions by dynamically filtering email traffic, executable files and Microsoft Office files from true zero-day threats without reliance on signatures.

For more information about Total Care Computer Consulting, please visit www.totalcarecc.com.

For more information about Calyptix, please visit www.calyptix.com.

For a complimentary copy of the Aberdeen Group research report until November 28, 2008, please go here.

Contacts:

Jill Purdy
704.236.2501
jpurdy@calyptix.com

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