As indicated last week, we have released updated images for Hardware, Software, and VMware virtual appliances. These allow you to install fresh Astaro Security Gateways at our most current production version of ASG V8.102.
Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.100 Released
I'm pleased to announced that Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.100 has been GA-released and is being distributed via our Up2Date infrastructure. The main focus of this release is our Wireless Security products; 8.100 brings official support for our much-sought-after Astaro Access Points to the Version 8 platform. Version 8.100 also introduces more flexibility for Astaro RED deployments, improvements to SMTP profiles and WAN link balancing, and many usability improvements based on your feature submissions and feedback .
Up2Date 8.003 Released
An Up2Date was released today for Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.
Astaro 8.100 Beta Begins
With the success of the ASG V8.000 launch, we will begin today the open Beta program for users which want to test the upcoming 8.100 release. The main focus of this version is to introduce the Wireless functionality of Astaro Access Points and Wifi controller into the V8 platform, along with other features and improvements. You are invited to test this version in your environement, and participate in our dedicated 8.100 Beta Forums to share your feedback, impressions, and report any bugs
Up2Date 8.002 Released
Today we have released ASG Up2Date 8.002.
Software error in old Astaro versions – update required
Dear Astaro Partners and Customers, We work constantly to ensure all our customers' networks are secure and connected no matter what version of the Astaro Security Gateway they are running. This is why we wanted to inform our partners and customers of an upcoming software challenge we have identified that may affect installations using older versions of the Astaro Security Gateway. Please read below: What is the issue?
Up2Date 8.001 Released
Our first Up2Date package for the new Astaro Security Gateway Version 8 is ready for distribution.
IPS false-positive can block http download of windows executable
It has come to our attention that a specific intrusion prevention pattern which is normally used to detect .NET exploits is falsely detecting some windows executable downloads to be malicious. You are only affected if you have the IPS system active, if you enabled the category “Attacks against Client Software” -> “Browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla)” and set this category to “drop”
Up2Date 7.505 Released
Hello! Up2Date 7.505 has started to push to installations. This version is mainly to update some ASG code in preparation for the imminent GA release of the Astaro RED product .
Faulty IPS pattern blocks all traffic – How to fix it!
Dear partners and customers, As you might have noticed, our automated IPS pattern test routine has missed a faulty pattern which lead to the distribution of IPS pattern which blocked all communication through the Astaro Security Gateway. I personally apologize for this fault