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Mi5 Networks Secure Web Gateway Delivers All-in-One Protection Against Web Malware and Botnet Infections
Webgate 3.0 Incorporates URL Filtering, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus, and Anti-Botnet Detection-Prevention on Gigabit Speed Platform
SUNNYVALE, Calif – June 25, 2007 – Mi5 Networks, the web security gateway company, today announced the Webgate line of high-speed appliances that neutralize malware in web traffic, control web use, and detect/shutdown botnet activity inside an organization’s network. Webgate eliminates downtime, PC clean-up costs, and data theft associated with web-borne attack code that bypasses traditional security mechanisms. Built on Mi5’s proprietary S2 Streaming Engine, Webgate inspects and filters bidirectional web traffic as well as internal network communications on all ports and protocols without imposing user discernible slowdowns associated with proxy-based products.
According to Gartner, Inc., “The Internet and Internet applications will be the primary sources of malware infections in the enterprise in 2008 and beyond. However, most organizations do not effectively filter malware from Web traffic. Detecting and preventing malware infections will increasingly require a network gateway at the Internet edge.”
One Web Gateway – Multiple Security Services
To control web use and provide comprehensive security against web threats including malicious URLs, spyware, viruses, and crimeware, Webgate intercepts and filters inbound as well as outbound web data streams on all ports and for all protocols in real-time. This capability enables organizations to centrally define and enforce acceptable use and web security policies at the Internet Gateway. For best in class URL filtering, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, Webgate combines Mi5 developed network behavior heuristics with signature-based malware detection data from best of breed providers including IBM, Sophos, and Sunbelt. In addition, Webgate can prevent users from uploading and downloading nearly 300 different file formats in over a dozen categories.
Botnet Detection inside the Firewall
To protect organizations against undetected botnets on their networks, Webgate maintains a unique 360 degree view of traffic by inspecting all web streams in and out of the organization as well as internal network activity. Combining this global perspective with proprietary Mi5 algorithms, Webgate automatically identifies Bots, detects Botnet traffic, and can disinfect hijacked machines based on policy settings. With Webgate, organizations can prevent confidential data from being extracted in phone home messages to Botnet command and control servers, and track Bots attempting to locate and infect additional systems on the network.
“Web traffic is the new backdoor that enables malicious software to sneak undetected into an organization’s network and silently install Bots, which are rapidly becoming the leading threat to corporate security,” said Doug Camplejohn, founder and CEO of Mi5 Networks. “With Webgate we’ve developed a high performance platform that provides from a central point in the network full web security gateway functions plus unique botnet protection at the price of single function URL filtering products”
Network-based Disinfection and Reporting
For automated remediation of malware infections, Webgate identifies compromised PCs by name, and provides a severity indicator. Webgate can dispatch without human intervention a dynamic cleanup agent, called SpyWash, to infected hosts. This ActiveX program disinfects a user’s computer without IT involvement, downtime, or requiring a PC restart. Webgate also provides comprehensive policies and drill-down reporting engine that maintains granular company, department and employee data on internal botnet activity, remote attacks, spyware phone homes, malware detections, infected clients, as well as URL and file upload/download inspections.
Pricing and Availability
Webgate is available immediately from Mi5 Networks and its business partners worldwide. Five different models are available to meet the needs of any size network. Webgate Pricing starts at $3,495.
About Mi5 Networks
Mi5 Networks enables organizations to defend their web perimeter, and eliminate lost employee productivity, PC clean-up costs, and data theft associated with undetected malware. The company’s Webgate security appliances protect organizations against web-based threats, including malicious URLs, spyware, crimeware, botnets and viruses, while providing control over web use. Mi5 Networks was named a visionary by research firm Gartner for its innovative malware detection and protection capabilities, and low latency architecture. Mi5 Networks is privately held and based in Sunnyvale, California. For more information visit: www.mi5networks.com.
Contact
Marc Gendron
(781) 237-0341
marc@mgpr.net
