New "Dazuko" brings more security for Linux operating systems

Premier of the world's first on-access virus scanner for FreeBSD - a universal interface for "3rd party applications" is in sight. The "Dazuko" kernel module, developed by the open source community together with the German security specialists H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH, is now available for the FreeBSD high-end operating system. With help from this module, on-access virus scanners as well as other 3rd-party security tools can be integrated with Linux and now FreeBSD.

Tettnang, Germany (PRWEB) February 8, 2004 --After 8 months of intense development by John Ogness (the technical "father" of the Dazuko project) comes the release of version 2.0.0 of Dazuko, which led to the world's first "virus guard" for the Unix-derived FreeBSD. This big step was made possible thanks to the assistance of the open source community. In particular, the extended test phase and the many pre-releases contributed substantially to a short development time measured against the maturity of the code.

The kernel module from H+BEDV was originally a "plug-in" for the AntiVir for Linux Server product and provides effective protection for Linux-based files since 2002. With version 2.0.0 is the Dazuko interface for any 3rd-party security and monitoring application available. This gives Dazuko the chance to become a universal interface for the entire Linux community.

As an example, the kernel module could be used in conjunction with security tools to determine statistics about files being accessed or protecting data on the hard drive. With each accessed file comes various file information (for example, type of access, process ID, user ID, etc). This information is delivered to a 3rd-party application for investigation. Depending on the results determined by the application, the file access can be allowed or denied.

The Dazuko project is available for both Linux users and developers. Aside from the possibility of becoming a standard interface for 3rd-party file access control, this project furthers the robustness and security of Linux systems.

Although H+BEDV will be leading the project and will continue producing their own commercial software, Dazuko is Free Software and is not subject to ownership of any single entity. Rather, each organization has the freedom to develop their own Dazuko-based products for Linux and FreeBSD.

Development Timeline:

5 Feb 2002:
first release of Dazuko with version 1.0.0 as open source (GPL)
28 Feb 2002:
release of version 1.0.1 with an interface available in C
8 Jan 2003:
release of 1.1.2, developed entirely by the open source community - RedHat support (with hidden system calls), DevFS support
5 May 2003:
release of 1.2.0 with cascading enabling the integration of multiple virus scanners (or other applications); interface in Java made available; interface moved to BSD license
18 Sep 2003:
release of 1.2.2 with thread-safe interface and a configure script" for easy installation
4 Feb 2003:
release of 2.0.0 with abstraction layer for easy porting to other systems, full FreeBSD support, more file access events and file access information, revision of internal structures, new design for better extendability and improved stability

About H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH
H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH is a specialized manufacturer of cross-system security business solutions for small and medium businesses and large organizations. Since 1988, the Tettnang enterprise has developed and distributed its award-winning antivirus solution AntiVir®. A core objective of H+BEDV Datentechnik is the closing of security gaps in the field of enterprise-critical communication interfaces. The enterprise is well-positioned in the Windows market and also one of the technological leaders in the Linux market, providing a wide range of high-performance security solutions for Linux-based Web and e-mail servers and workstations.

A large number of resellers and registered AntiVir® dealers in Europe and outside Europe ensure a tight sales network for H+BEDV Datentechnik. Strategic partners are, among others, AVM Computersysteme, Clearswift, Group Technologies, Novell, Pyramid Computers, Red Hat and SuSE. Furthermore, the enterprise works closely together with the German federal agency for security in information technology (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, BSI).

For more information about H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH and AntiVir®, visit: www.antivir.de

or contact:

H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH
Detlef Langrock / John Ogness
Lindauer Straße 21
88069 Tettnang, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 7542-500-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7542--525 10
E-mail: dlangrock@antivir.de / jogness@antivir.de
www.antivir.de

Conpact AG
Jürgen Wollenschneider
Forstenrieder Alleee 194
81476 Munich, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 89-759003-124
Fax: +49 (0) 89-759003-10
E-mail: wollenschneider@onpact.de
www.onpact.de