Symantec delivers complete enterprise protection for small businesses with Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5

Latest addition to Symantec Enterprise Security suites utilises Digital Immune System (DIS) technology for small business desktop and server protection

SYDNEY --NSW - March 23, 2001 --Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, today introduced Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses. Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses provides easy access to corporate standard technology and support to meet the security needs of small businesses.

Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 is the only anti-virus software incorporating Digital Immune System (DIS)-enabled software, for unparalleled backend response mechanisms. The DIS features 'closed-loop' automation technology, detecting viruses and delivering cures to infected desktops or entire organisations. Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses also includes Norton AntiVirus Extension (NAVEX) technology, maximising uptime and minimising total cost of ownership. Part of the Symantec Enterprise Security suite, it delivers a complete solution to protect small businesses against the threat of viruses.

Fast Facts Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses offers: Exclusive 'closed-loop' automation technology; Improved uptime with automatic, reliable virus detection; Protection against viruses, Trojan horses and malicious ActiveX code and Java applets; Faster virus submissions, response times and increased security; Centralised virus alerting/ forwarding; NAVEX technology that updates without having to be re-installed on each platform; Web-based installation and support.

"With the need for greater flexibility in the current business environment comes an increase the need for comprehensive, reliable virus protection and support," said John Donovan, Managing Director, Australia/New Zealand, Symantec. "Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses provides optimal protection in a complete package. It enables smaller operations and remote users with best-of-breed technology for the most effective security solution for their organisation."

Featuring improved control of lightly managed clients for configuration and lock-down on remote computers, Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 provides extended policy management and control for small businesses. Virus alerts from remote computers can also be stored and forwarded to a central alert server.

New flood control capabilities also decrease bandwidth problems that occur when too many users attempt to submit infected files. The addition of a new support node provides instant access to Symantec Enterprise Support and eliminates the need to leave the Symantec System Centre console to access support information.

Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 incorporates several new features to ease administration and manageability and ensure maximum protection:

• As part of the DIS, Internet-based Scan and Deliver now offers the ability to submit infected files to Symantec via the Internet using HTTPS, removing the reliance of an email-based submission system. Internet Scan & Deliver provides faster submissions, faster virus response time and increased security.

• Virus List Web-based installation support allows customers to point their clients at an internal Web server and download the software, thereby eliminating the need to rely on login scripts or third-party distribution tools. Support for resumable downloads eliminates the need to restart a download from the beginning if the connection is lost while downloading from an Internet Web server.

• Alert forwarding for lightly managed clients allows administrators to configure and lock-down client settings on hard-to-reach remote/laptop computers and configure centralised virus alerting for clients not managed by the central management console.

• Virus definition rollback gives administrators the option of returning to a previous set of virus definitions from a single, convenient location. Administrators can also reinitiate missed events, such as a scheduled virus scan, thereby ensuring maximum virus protection.

• The issue of a Virus List enables administrators to confirm whether their business is protected against specific threats by itemising viruses that their existing definitions detect.

• Live Update Randomiser re-organises the definitions schedule for better management of network traffic and Reinitiate Missed Events ensures continuous virus protection.

• Support node, an HTML viewer with a live link to Symantec Support, enables administrators to access timely service and support information without leaving their consoles.

• Symantec System Centre provides an intuitive centralised console for customers who need to protect, control and monitor their customers' machines from a single console. Administrators are able to set and lock down policies to ensure users are fully protected at all times.

• NAVEX technology maximises system uptime and minimise total cost of ownership by creating a single common extensible scanning and repair engine across multiple tiers - including Windows 9x, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 - removing the need to reboot or re-deploy software.

Availability and pricing
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses provides multi-tier protection for Windows 2000/9x, Windows NT/2000 workstation and server, NetWare and Windows 3.x/DOS and is now available in New Zealand in 5, 10, 25 and 50 licenses packs.

Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 for Small Businesses is now available in Australia, and is priced at $1,199.00, including GST, for 10 users.

For further product information call 1800 680 026 or visit http://www.symantec.com.au.

About Symantec Enterprise Security
Symantec Enterprise Security provides corporations with a comprehensive and modular Internet security solution. The solution allows customers to manage the complete security lifecycle of their computing environment from assessment and planning to implementation and monitoring. Symantec Enterprise Security enables customers to build the best security solution for their organisation by choosing from Symantec's best-of-breed, multi-platform Internet security products; manageability and administration tools; and world-class professional services and support. Symantec Enterprise Security also includes the Digital Immune System, Symantec's unique technology for automatic detection and cure of security threats.

About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, vulnerability assessment, intrusion prevention, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.symantec.com.

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