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Jibefan
For Immediate Release Contacts:
October 31, 2003 Carrie
Collins, (301) 537-9166
Ann Brown, (301) 951-8018
Microsoft Chooses Norman Virus Control 5.6, with its SandBox
Technology, to
Protect Software Against Malware
(Fairfax, VA) ? Norman Data Defense Systems, a specialist in the field
of
data security, announced today that Microsoft is now using Norman
Virus
Control v.5.6 with SandBox v.2 as part of its antivirus security
policy.
Norman's antivirus software is used in Microsoft's release labs to
ensure
that all software is free from viruses and worms before being released
to
end users.
"Microsoft's decision to use Norman Virus Control in its release labs
demonstrates that our virus detection technology is truly effective in
detecting new viruses," stated Hank Dugan, Chief Executive Office,
Norman
Data Defense Systems, Inc., Norman's North American subsidiary. "Our
unique SandBox technology, a simulated computer component within our
scanning engine, provides an extra layer of security so that network
administrators can be more confident in system protection during that
vulnerable time when a new virus is circulating and vendors are
creating
virus fixes."
Microsoft has been one of the key partners in the beta testing of
Norman
SandBox v2. This technology became available to Norman Virus Control
customers earlier this year with the release of NVC 5.6. The SandBox
includes a simulated computer, offering a first-of-its-kind capability
to
detect new, unknown viruses in real time without relying on virus
definition files.
Norman's SandBox technology makes it possible to catch viruses and
worms
before virus definition files have been released. The Norman SandBox
technology represents a milestone in non-signature based detection of
new,
unknown viruses. This unique technology stops and quarantines malware
based on its behavior even before any virus definition files are
created
for the specific threat.
The latest widespread worm detected and stopped by Norman Virus
Control
using SandBox technology was the worm W32/Swen.A. Other recent
viruses and
worms stopped in this manner include variants of Yaha, Blaster, Randex
and
Opaserv.
Norman Data Defense Systems will continue to support Microsoft with
Norman
Virus Control and will support all major operating systems delivered
by
Microsoft. Because of its commitment to Microsoft platforms, Norman
is in
the process of achieving Microsoft Gold Partner certification for
Independent Software Vendors.
About Norman Data Defense Systems
The North American subsidiary of Norman ASA, Norman Data Defense
Systems is
a recognized data security specialist with a virus scanning engine
that
leads the industry in virus detection performance, and a business
model
that excels in customer support. Norman's top-rated products include
those
for virus control, desktop firewall protection and encryption. To
find out
more about the company, visit Norman Data Defense Systems via the
Internet
at www.Norman.com/US.
October 31, 2003 Carrie
Collins, (301) 537-9166
Ann Brown, (301) 951-8018
Microsoft Chooses Norman Virus Control 5.6, with its SandBox
Technology, to
Protect Software Against Malware
(Fairfax, VA) ? Norman Data Defense Systems, a specialist in the field
of
data security, announced today that Microsoft is now using Norman
Virus
Control v.5.6 with SandBox v.2 as part of its antivirus security
policy.
Norman's antivirus software is used in Microsoft's release labs to
ensure
that all software is free from viruses and worms before being released
to
end users.
"Microsoft's decision to use Norman Virus Control in its release labs
demonstrates that our virus detection technology is truly effective in
detecting new viruses," stated Hank Dugan, Chief Executive Office,
Norman
Data Defense Systems, Inc., Norman's North American subsidiary. "Our
unique SandBox technology, a simulated computer component within our
scanning engine, provides an extra layer of security so that network
administrators can be more confident in system protection during that
vulnerable time when a new virus is circulating and vendors are
creating
virus fixes."
Microsoft has been one of the key partners in the beta testing of
Norman
SandBox v2. This technology became available to Norman Virus Control
customers earlier this year with the release of NVC 5.6. The SandBox
includes a simulated computer, offering a first-of-its-kind capability
to
detect new, unknown viruses in real time without relying on virus
definition files.
Norman's SandBox technology makes it possible to catch viruses and
worms
before virus definition files have been released. The Norman SandBox
technology represents a milestone in non-signature based detection of
new,
unknown viruses. This unique technology stops and quarantines malware
based on its behavior even before any virus definition files are
created
for the specific threat.
The latest widespread worm detected and stopped by Norman Virus
Control
using SandBox technology was the worm W32/Swen.A. Other recent
viruses and
worms stopped in this manner include variants of Yaha, Blaster, Randex
and
Opaserv.
Norman Data Defense Systems will continue to support Microsoft with
Norman
Virus Control and will support all major operating systems delivered
by
Microsoft. Because of its commitment to Microsoft platforms, Norman
is in
the process of achieving Microsoft Gold Partner certification for
Independent Software Vendors.
About Norman Data Defense Systems
The North American subsidiary of Norman ASA, Norman Data Defense
Systems is
a recognized data security specialist with a virus scanning engine
that
leads the industry in virus detection performance, and a business
model
that excels in customer support. Norman's top-rated products include
those
for virus control, desktop firewall protection and encryption. To
find out
more about the company, visit Norman Data Defense Systems via the
Internet
at www.Norman.com/US.