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Aladdin eSafe4 FR2 Achieves OPSEC Certification From Check Point

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Inc announced that eSafe4 Feature Release 2 (FR2), the latest version of Aladdin's award-winning gateway-based content security solution, has achieved OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Together, eSafe4 FR2 and Check Point VPN-1 Pro provide customers with simplified security management to help protect against malicious network and application level attacks.

The integration between eSafe4 FR2 and Check Point's OPSEC ELA Event Logging in SmartView Tracker and AMON Application Monitoring, delivers advanced, integrated logging and monitoring features in any eSafe installation mode. With this integration, eSafe has the ability to send all event logs and status information to Check Point's management server, allowing customers to view and analyze all security events and monitor the health of their anti virus gateway from Check Point's SmartCenter management console. Customers will enjoy the benefits of simplified management and quicker detection of potential problems.

"eSafe4 FR2 provides organizations with powerful content security accompanied by new levels of integration and management with Check Point VPN-1 Pro," said Shimon Gruper, vice president of technologies for Aladdin eSafe Business Unit. "Customers experience not only the power of eSafe security, but also the ease of use offered through these latest integrations with Check Point's VPN-1 Pro. This latest OPSEC certification underscores eSafe's commitment to combining unmatched security with easy, ongoing management -- a combination rarely found in competitive solutions."

"Aladdin's continued effort and commitment to deliver OPSEC certified solutions demonstrates the value and demand customers place on highly integration solutions," said Upesh Patel, director, business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Through this enhanced integration, customers will benefit from additional management capabilities alongside the protection provided against viruses, spam and application level malicious code attacks."