SAN MATEO - Check Point Software Technologies has created versions of its virtual private networks (VPN) and its security solution for the Linux platform to help Linux users keep prying eyes on the Internet at bay.
Check Point announced today that its Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture for the Red Hat Linux OS will give Linux users access to the same security protection already available on other operating platforms.
"Check Point's SVN architecture now provides customers [with] the choice to deploy the industry's leading VPN/security solution on a broad variety of platforms, be [they] gateways, servers or clients," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of marketing and business development at Check Point.
Paul McNamara, general manager of enterprise business at Red Hat Software, said that SVN will enhance the allure of Red Hat Linux. "Check Point now provides Linux users with a market-leading security solution that furthers the attractiveness of Red Hat Linux as a secure and reliable choice for the enterprise," McNamara remarked.
Check Point's integrated architecture includes solutions for network security, traffic control, and IP address management, according to company officials. SVN provides secure and seamless Internet connectivity between networks, systems, applications, and users. It also ensures secure communications across the Internet, intranets, and extranets.
Pricing was not revealed.
Steve Schick, a Check Point representative, said that other Linux versions of SVN will be available in winter 2000.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, in Ramat-Gan, Israel, is at www.checkpoint.com.
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