Trend Micro Ships Java Applet and ActiveX Scanning Technology for Check Point FireWall-1
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InterScan AppletTrap 2.0 receives OPSEC Certification, patented content security technology now CVP-compliant With this announcement, InterScan AppletTrap has received OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP) and provides the industry's first patented Java scanning technology for Check Point ™ VPN-1/FireWall-1 on the Windows NT and Sun Solaris platforms. OPSEC-certified status is granted to solutions that have undergone and passed rigorous testing by Check Point Software. The certification ensures that InterScan AppletTrap and VPN-1/FireWall-1 operate together for seamless administration and operation, and central policy-based management. InterScan AppletTrap is closely integrated with VPN-1/FireWall-1 using the CVP API (Application Programming Interface) to keep malicious Java applets and ActiveX programs from entering networks via Web traffic. "We're very excited that InterScan AppletTrap is now fully integrated with Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1," said Oscar Chang, senior vice president of product development for Trend Micro. "Existing VPN-1/FireWall-1 customers can be assured that InterScan AppletTrap will interoperate seamlessly with FireWall-1 and provide a cutting-edge content security solution to stop malicious ActiveX and Java applets before they can do damage." "We are pleased to award Trend Micro's AppletTrap with OPSEC Certification," said Bradley Brown, director of business development for Check Point Software. "The potential risk posed by malicious Java Applets and ActiveX controls is of increasing concern for security administrators and, with the addition of AppletTrap, Check Point is able to further extend the Secure Virtual Network with a key best-of-breed solution." Malicious Java applets downloaded unknowingly by end-users can steal, delete or modify information and compromise corporate security. In addition, "buggy" applets can hinder performance and needlessly consume network bandwidth. By using Trend Micro's content security solution, InterScan AppletTrap, organizations engaging in Internet business communication can prevent malicious Java from entering and spreading through the network. Internet content security incorporates both active content such as viruses, Trojans, worms, and malicious ActiveX and Java applets, and passive content consisting of offensive or inappropriate emails, spam and excessive use of network bandwidth. Trend Micro develops products designed to fight both active and passive content threats. OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's leading open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 250 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com. AppletTrap for NT and Solaris can be managed through its own Web-based management console and through the Trend Virus Control System (Trend VCS). Trend VCS is Trend Micro's revolutionary, award-winning, web-based management console that lets companies configure, monitor and maintain server-based antivirus programs on multiple platforms from a single point.
Trend Micro provides centrally controlled server-based virus protection and content-filtering products and services. By protecting information that flows through Internet gateways, email servers, and file servers, Trend Micro allows companies and service providers worldwide to stop viruses and other malicious code from a central point before they ever reach the desktop. Trend Micro's corporate headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan, with business units in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Trend Micro's North American headquarters is located in Cupertino, CA. Trend Micro's products are sold directly and through a network of corporate, value-added resellers and service providers. Evaluation copies of all of Trend Micro's products may be downloaded from its award-winning web site, <http://www.antivirus.com>. Trend Micro's Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, the interoperability of InterScan AppletTrap with Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 and the protection that will be provided to users of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the ability of InterScan AppletTrap to prevent viruses affecting users of Check Point VNP-1/FireWall-1, and other risks indicated in the Risk Factors section to Trend Micro's Annual Report on Form 20-F dated May 24, 2000 filed with the SEC. Actual results could differ materially. Trend Micro assumes no obligation to update this information.
AppletTrap is a trademark of Trend Micro Inc in the US and a trademark in other countries. Other product and company names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. ### 2000 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, IQ Engine, Meta IP, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, User-to-Address Mapping, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Appliance, VPN-1 Certificate Manager, VPN-1 Gateway, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, Secure Virtual Network and ConnectControl are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. |