Symantec adds Digital Immune System capabilities to new version of Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition

Hong Kong -- November 03, 2000 - The world leading Internet security technology provider -- Symantec Corp, the worldwide leader in Internet security, has announced Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5, providing customers with enterprise-class anti-virus protection at the desktop and server tiers of the corporate network.

Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 is the first anti-virus product to feature closed-loop automation technology and is a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security, which provides a comprehensive Internet security framework for enterprise computing environments.

Closed loop automation technology is based on the Digital Immune System, Symantec's unique technology for automatic detection and cure for security threats. The Digital Immune System greatly improves system uptime by providing automatic, reliable, and hands-free virus detection, analysis, and delivery of virus cures to an infected PC or an entire orgainsation. This can be accomplished with or without administrator intervention, depending on individual requirements. New "flood control" capabilities also decrease bandwidth problems that occur when too many users attempt to submit infected files.

"The increased use of the Web and the growing adoption of more Internet technologies provide fertile ground for viruses to spread quickly and in epidemic proportions," said Daniel Cheng, managing director, PRC / Hong Kong, Symantec. "As part of Symantec Enterprise Security, Norton AntiVirus 7.5 Corporate Edition enables customers to build a better security solution for their organisation."

A survey of three thousand companies last month by the Hong Kong Productivity Council found attacks on corporate computer systems have become a major headache for many local firms with losses amounting to HK$1.4 million over the past year. 99 per cent of the attacks were caused by computer viruses.

Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 includes several new features for easy administration and improved manageability. As part of the Digital Immune System, Internet-based Scan and Deliver now offers the ability to submit infected files to Symantec via the Internet using HTTPS (an encrypted version of Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), removing the reliance on an email-based submission system. Internet Scan & Deliver provides faster submissions, faster virus response time and increased security.

Web-based installation support allows customers to download software via an internal Web server, thereby eliminating the need to rely on login scripts or external suppliers. Support for resumeable downloads eliminates the need to restart a download from the beginning if the connection is lost while downloading from an Internet Web server.

To help MIS managers better manage remote users, Norton AntiVirus 7.5 allows administrators to configure and lock in place the settings on the laptops of traveling executives, while PCs in remote locations can be configures with a centralised virus alert.

Virus definition rollback gives administrators the option of returning to a previous set of virus definitions from a central location and missed events such as a scheduled virus scan can be re-started, ensuring maximum 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 Center 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 minimises 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
Available now, Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5 provides multi-tier protection for Windows 2000/9x, Windows NT/2000 workstation and server, NetWare, and Windows 3.x/DOS. For additional product information call 2973 4438 or visit http://www.symantec.com.

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 security solutions to individuals and companies. The company is a leading provider of anti-virus protection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, and mobile code detection technologies to enterprise customers. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Symantec has worldwide operations in more than 24 countries.

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