St. Bernard Software Expands Patch Management Support for Large Enterprises With UpdateEXPERT® 6.1

Patch management emerging as an integral component of network security strategies; Recently announced Microsoft® Windows® flaw further validates need for a third-party solution.

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) August 7, 2003 -- St. Bernard Software Inc., a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse, today announced the latest version of its UpdateEXPERT® patch management solution. UpdateEXPERT 6.1 incorporates several new features that address the unique needs of large enterprises, including integration with HP OpenView, disconnected network support, leaf agent portability and custom reporting options.

Patch management is an integral component of any network security strategy, and its importance continues to grow with the increasing frequency of patches being released to fix critical security flaws. UpdateEXPERT offers organizations of any size an efficient and effective way to manage and deploy patches with confidence across the enterprise. In particular, the patch management process for large enterprises can be even more challenging due to complex networking environments and the sheer number of workstations. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys unprecedented second warning on Friday about a critical Microsoft® Windows® flaw further underscores the urgency to implement an effective third-party patch management solution.

Companies simply cannot keep up with every critical patch released these days without an effective patch management solution in place," said Gary Stowell, vice president of Business Development and Product Management at St. Bernard Software. UpdateEXPERT enables enterprises to review and deploy patches that have been thoroughly tested for interdependencies and compatibility within their unique IT environment. In short, it takes the headache, guesswork and risk out an extremely complicated process and replaces it with peace of mind in knowing that corporate networks and data are secure."

UpdateEXPERT 6.1s enhancements are designed to give large organizations more flexibility in the patch management process. A new Smart Plug-in (SPI) available with version 6.1 enables enterprises running HP OpenView Operations for Windows to easily manage UpdateEXPERT processes within a carefully controlled and monitored IT environment. Furthermore, UpdateEXPERT provides support for disconnected networks, which offer the highest level of security for protecting sensitive information against internal and external compromise. Long used by government and military installations, disconnected networks are now gaining popularity in private sector organizations as well.

Additionally, improved data export functionalities allow users to create customized conformance reports. Using this feature, organizations can quickly conduct trend analyses involving several patch management variables by combining machine and conformance report data into a searchable export table. UpdateEXPERTs leaf agent technology has been improved as well with orphan leaf agent" functionality that supports the transfer and restoration of important leaf agent settings. Each of UpdateEXPERTs new and improved features is supported by enhanced online support that employs a new Web interface for superior searchability and ease of use.

Pricing and Availability
UpdateEXPERT 6.1 is available immediately. One- to three-year subscription pricing plans are available and include all upgrades, technical support and access to the latest database of updates. Subscription pricing is based on the number of users and starts at $1,400 for a one-year subscription to support one to 100 workstations. The Smart Plug-in for HP OpenView Operations for Windows platform is available immediately and included in the subscription price. St. Bernard Software UpdateEXPERT site: http://www.stbernard.com/updateexpert

About UpdateEXPERT
UpdateEXPERT is a software patch management tool for networked workstations and servers that discovers missing and applicable patches and reliably deploys them. Featuring an exclusive, metadatabase of patch information and instructions that are maintained by St. Bernard Software's patch experts, UpdateEXPERT enforces software security policies and provides a superior way of managing hotfixes, patches, and service packs. UpdateEXPERT is the only patch management solution to offer an optional agent, giving organizations the flexibility to manage their networks in the most effective way possible. Using a combination of agent and non-agent technology, UpdateEXPERT enables companies to research available fixes, scan workstations and servers, deploy updates to any number of networked machines and validate that the job was done right. UpdateEXPERT supports Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, SQL Server, IE, and a long list of mission critical applications.

About St. Bernard Software Inc.
St. Bernard Software Inc. is a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse. Through its products and services, St. Bernard Software helps companies protect their bottom line by securing networks against major risks before they happen. The companys products include Open File Manager, which captures open and in-use files that would otherwise be skipped during the backup process; UpdateEXPERT®, which solves system and application security problems by keeping software patch levels current; and iPrism®, an Internet access management appliance solution that monitors, filters and reports on inappropriate Internet usage and helps organizations enforce an Internet Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP).

Founded in 1995, with corporate headquarters in San Diego and an international office in London, St. Bernard Software sells and supports its award-winning products through key solution partners worldwide. St. Bernard Software site: http://www.stbernard.com

© 2003 St. Bernard Software. All rights reserved. St. Bernard Software, the St. Bernard Software logo, Open File Manager and UpdateEXPERT are trademarks or registered trademarks of St. Bernard Software Inc. iPrism is a registered trademark of Internet Products Inc. Internet Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of St. Bernard Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are hereby acknowledged.

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