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Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series Appliances Earn Common Criteria EAL2 Certification
Symantec Corp., the global leader in information security, today announced that Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series (Models 420, 440 and 460) has been awarded Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (EAL2) certification for its integrated firewall. This prestigious certification assures customers that Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series appliances have gone through a long and rigorous testing process and conform to standards sanctioned by the International Standards Organization. Common Criteria is an important worldwide evaluation standard for security products as its certifications are recognized in 20 countries around the world.
Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series appliances integrate stateful inspection firewall, intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, antivirus policy enforcement, IPsec VPN, and content filtering technologies into a single, easy-to-use solution. The appliances also provide integrated networking functions including a multi-port LAN switch, router, and Internet link protection with automatic detection and failover capabilities. In addition, customers are offered protection for wireless LAN networks with an access point option that extends security protection to clients, while allowing seamless roaming within remote or branch office sites.
"The certification further validates the ability of Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series to protect customers’ valuable assets by providing an easy-to-use, centrally-managed integrated security solution,” said Greg Gotta, vice president, product delivery, Symantec Corp. "Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series appliances are a key component in achieving information integrity by helping organizations better secure their networks at remote and branch office sites.”
"The Certification Body is pleased to announce that Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series appliances have achieved certification at the EAL2 level against Common Criteria (ISO15408),” said Peter Fischer, director of CESG. "This certification highlights Symantec’s commitment to standards that offer their customers a high level of security in today’s market.” 09.06.2005, Symantec
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