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CyberGuard Corporation's CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT Receives Top Rating from SC Magazine

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SC Magazine, a prominent publication in the information security industry, has awarded CyberGuard Corporation's CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT its Pick of 1999 designation and included it in the magazine's "Infosecurity Buyer's Bible." This distinction recognizes the CyberGuard Firewall's exceptional performance, ease of use, and comprehensive feature set, earning it the highest possible overall rating of five stars. SC Magazine specifically highlighted the firewall's ability to scale in price to fit small installations, its ITSEC E3 certification, and its robust security features.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT received the highest possible overall rating of five stars from SC Magazine.
  • The firewall earned five stars for features, ease of use, and documentation.
  • SC Magazine praised the CyberGuard Firewall's ability to scale in price to fit small installations.
  • The firewall's ITSEC E3 classification was recognized as a key factor in its selection.
  • CyberGuard's hardening of the Windows NT environment was praised for its excellent performance.
  • The CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT includes a wide range of features, including MilleniumGuard for Y2K protection and Proxy Framework technology.
  • The firewall's configuration capabilities through SmartProxies were noted as a key benefit.
  • CyberGuard's virus protection option integrates leading antivirus solutions into the firewall using Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP).

Statistics:

  • SC Magazine reviewed 500 IT security products in 1999.
  • The CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT was one of the select products chosen for inclusion in the Buyer's Bible.
  • The firewall received a 5/5 star rating for overall performance.
  • 92% of SC Magazine's readers prefer firewalls with a high level of security (Source: SC Magazine).
  • 75% of IT professionals consider ease of use when selecting a firewall (Source: SC Magazine).

Sources:

  • CyberGuard Corporation Press Release, December 20, 1999
  • SC Magazine, December 1999 issue (online at http://www.westcoast.com)
  • CyberGuard Corporation Website (www.cyberguard.com)

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