Everbee Networks Announces Hassle-Free PC Security Device For Families and Professionals

Everbee Secure Offers Comprehensive Protection in Pocket-Size Format

SAN FRANCISCO and PARIS (PRWEB) February 24, 2004 ---Everbee Networks today announced a new device that lets families and business professionals keep Internet-connected PCs safe from security threats without the hassle or cost of constant software or hardware updates.

The Everbee Secure device is small enough to fit in a pocket yet powerful enough to deliver a complete range of protection, from virus blocking and intrusion detection and prevention, to network encryption, content filtering and parental controls. A user simply plugs the device into the PCs USB port to activate the security features.

The device does not require any additional hardware or software to be installed on the PC. Built with convenience in mind, Everbee Secure is ideal for consumers who want to safely access Internet services in their homes, mobile workers, businesses, and students who access the campus network.

Everbee Secure provides application-level firewalls to allow protected access to popular Internet services including instant messaging, chat and Internet gaming. It works with dial-up, cable modem, Ethernet, DSL and Wi-Fi networks on any desktop or laptop system. (A photo image and additional information are available at www.everbee.com.)

The recent proliferation of Internet security threats has made more people aware of the significant role they play in helping to keep their PCs and the worlds networks protected," said Pierre Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer of Everbee Networks. Unlike software-based solutions, Everbee Secure is something people can see and touch. We believe this physical quality will prove to be popular with users and help them keep a strong focus on PC security."

Garnier and his team publicly demonstrated the device for the first time in the U.S. today in San Francisco at the RSA Conference, a major gathering of security experts and professionals. An Everbee Secure reference design is available now in two versions, one for families and one for professionals.

Addressing Security Threats In a New Way
Everbee Secure uses Everbees patented xNSPä silicon-based firewall technology and innovative software from Everbee and selected partners to address security threats in a new way. The company wanted to enable anyone to securely access Internet resources anytime, anywhere -- without needing third-party intervention or vast technical know-how.

To that end, they took a security at the gate" approach, which creates a protection zone between the Internet and the PC through which all the data from the network flows. Plugging in the Everbee Secure opens the gate" for legitimate data and content while constantly monitoring and protecting the user from threats.

Traditional software-based security can sometimes be intimidating to users given the configuring and updating required, and hardware-based solutions that sit on the network usually require an IT professional or consultant to set up," said Jay Morris, Everbee vice president, Marketing. We wanted to give people the ability to access enterprise-quality security that they can manage themselves through this portable, personal and easy to set up and use device."

About Everbee Networks
Everbee Networks is a privately held company specializing in innovative all-in-one security protection technology and devices that make it easy for home and business PC users to safely access Internet services from anywhere. Its patented xNSP silicon-based firewall technology and specialized software agents enable comprehensive security solutions for application layer firewall, virtual private network (VPN) with ICSA Labsâ IPSec VPN certification, content filtering, access control, parental control, advanced intrusion detection and prevention, anti-virus, central administration and more. Everbees technologies can be built into new or existing offerings from semiconductor companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers to enable tailored network security solutions for their customers. The company is headquartered in Paris with a U.S. office in San Jose, Calif. Contact Everbee Networks by e-mail at contact@everbee.com, and visit the web site at http://www.everbee.com.

Everbee is a registered trademark of Everbee Networks. xNSP and the Everbee Networks logo are trademarks of Everbee Networks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.