Wavecrest Computing Releases Web Filtering Plug-in for ISA Server 2004

Wavecrest Computing announces the release of CyBlock 4.2.2, advanced Web filtering software with support for Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA Server) 2004. CyBlocks flexible Web-use management features enable customers to effectively control Web access and accurately monitor Web usage on ISA Server-based networks.

(PRWEB) November 4, 2004 -- Wavecrest Computing announces the release of CyBlock 4.2.2, advanced Web filtering software with support for Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA Server) 2004. CyBlocks flexible Web-use management features enable customers to effectively control Web access and accurately monitor Web usage on ISA Server-based networks.

A highly-accurate Web filter, CyBlock also features categorized user activity reporting. CyBlock integrates seamlessly with the ISA Server 2004 firewall, VPN and Web cache solution to offer customers a comprehensive, easy-to-deploy, Web-use management system.

IT administrators are more aware than ever of the risks of unrestricted employee Web access -- from objectionable content and unauthorized downloads to spyware, bandwidth and network security concerns," said Dennis McCabe, vice president of business development at Wavecrest Computing. Together with ISA Server 2004, CyBlock offers customers a more comprehensive solution to the problem of Internet access control."

CyBlock installs in minutes and can be quickly set up to support any size organizations Acceptable Usage Policy requirements.

CyBlock has for three years been a vital tool in our efforts to manage some 16,000 users behaviour on the Web," said Jonas Sultan, Corporate Security Manager at AstraZeneca, Lund, Sweden. Excellent functionality coupled with strong reporting capabilities has made our job much easier."

Scalable to over 100,000 users, CyBlock features an optional XML database that allows administrators to generate user activity reports on huge volumes of ISA Server Web logs in a matter of seconds. CyBlock also supports Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP directories, allowing users to import existing group and ID structures directly into the product.

Customers are recognizing the value that Web-use management can bring to their overall network security and performance," said Steve Brown, director of product management for the Security Business and Technology Unit at Microsoft Corp. CyBlock complements ISA Server 2004 firewall, VPN and Web caching capabilities with Web-access control and improved reporting features in an easy-to-deploy, defense-in-depth solution. This helps ISA Server administrators more effectively and efficiently manage inbound and outbound activity on their networks."

For a free, 30-day evaluation of CyBlock for ISA Server 2004, visit http://www.wavecrest.net/isaserver

About ISA Server:
Microsoft ISA Server 2004 is the advanced application-layer firewall, VPN and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximize existing IT investments by improving network security and performance. With advanced security for Microsoft applications, ISA Server 2004 helps customers protect critical business assets and stay on top of communications demands. In addition, ISA Server 2004 provides security features around some of the most common usage scenarios, such as collaboration, remote access and server publishing.

About Wavecrest Computing:
Since 1996, Wavecrest Computing has provided advanced Web use management software to business, education and government clients worldwide. Wavecrest's CyBlock and Cyfin solutions help organizations large and small manage employee Internet use to reduce legal liability risks, optimize bandwidth usage and improve workforce productivity. Wavecrests growing customer list includes the US Department of Justice, Procter & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Volvo, General Electric, British Telecom, Edward Jones, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and over 3,000 others around the globe. Wavecrest Computing is a GSA Schedule Contractor and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner.

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Jessica Ullery, Wavecrest Computing, (321) 953-5351 x23, jullery@wavecrest.net

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