Symantec Introduces Intruder Alert for HP-UX 11i v2

Symantec has announced the availability of its intrusion detection solution, Symantec Intruder Alert, for the HP-UX 11i v2 operating system on HP Integrity servers based on the Intel Itanium 2 processor. This solution is designed to detect unauthorized access and take real-time action to prevent potentially damaging intrusions. Symantec Intruder Alert is a host-based intrusion detection solution that provides a powerful first line of defense for customers using HP-UX 11i v2 operating system and the Integrity servers.

Key Takeaways:

• Symantec Intruder Alert is a host-based, real-time intrusion monitoring system that detects unauthorized activity and security breaches and responds automatically.
• Symantec Intruder Alert is designed specifically for the 64-bit architecture of the Intel Itanium 2 processor, providing substantial performance improvements to customers that run memory-intensive applications.
• The solution is a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security, providing a comprehensive solution for any size organization to manage its information security.
• Symantec Intruder Alert enables the development of precautionary security policies designed to prevent expert hackers or authorized users with malicious intent from misusing systems, applications, and data.
• The solution complements the adoption of the 64-bit Itanium 2 architecture by enterprises and their need for security solutions to protect these systems.
• Symantec Intruder Alert offers best-of-breed products to protect gateways, servers, and clients with firewall security, virus protection, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management, and virtual private networking (VPN).
• Customers benefit from a global network of researchers that provide customers with around-the-clock, immediate response to any new security-related attacks.

Statistics:

• The Intel Itanium 2 processor provides a 64-bit architecture that supports substantial performance improvements for memory-intensive applications.
• Symantec continues to be the largest dedicated information security company in the world, bringing exceptional security expertise and high-quality intrusion detection solutions to its customers.
• The global network of researchers provides around-the-clock, immediate response to any new security-related attacks, supporting customers in over 40 countries.

Sources:

• M2 PressWIRE, "Symantec: Symantec Intruder Alert supports HP-UX 11i on Intel Itanium 2 processor based HP Integrity servers; Intrusion prevention software designed for 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 processor-based servers"
• Symantec Corporation, Press Center, http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/
• Intel, Developer Relations Division, http://www.intel.com
• Symantec, enterprise Web site, http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/