Tag: Network Security

Astaro Patterns: Controlling Conficker Worm

With the recent attention in the media to the Conficker Worm , many customers have general questions regarding this threat. For the short version, Astaro installations with HTTP Virus protection via the Web Security package have been protected against the HTTP download distribution (such as variant C) of this worm since January. However, with this Worm's ability to spread multiple ways, such as the TCP and UDP transfer of the payload, Virus scanning at the gateway should be bolstered by Intrusion Protection to offer a more complete security defense against Conficker.

Astaro Comand Center 2.0 Released

We are pleased to announce the General Availability of the Astaro Command Center Version 2.0. This new version introduces the major new ability to configure and manage IPSEC tunnels entirely within ACC itself. By providing a centralized location from which to work with and deploy VPN tunnels between Astaro installations, administrators can save management time and automate many of the tasks involved in successfully linking sites together with encrypted links.

7.400 Up2Date Re-Released

The official GA Up2Date Package for 7.400 has now been made available. We'd like to thank you for your patience as we ensured the quality of the Up2Date experience for all our customers. We know many of you are eagerly waiting for the new features in this version! Read on for the relevant details

Up2Date ASG 7.400 Delayed/Re-Issue

We have replaced any downloaded 7.400's (not yet installed) with a “placeholder” Up2Date which has new text/tooltip indicating it is not a valid package and cannot be installed. We will reissue 7.400 again shortly, with 2 issues resolved regarding the installation process, at which point the “placeholder” up2date will be replaced with the valid 7.400 again.

Announcing 7.400 General Availability Release!

After a hugely successful BETA program spanning several months and including thousands of comments and feedback, Astaro is proud to today release our Version 7.400, making it Generally Available for all Astaro Security, Mail, and Web Gateway Products. This release brings new features which will enhance the functionality and capabilities of your AxG installation.

Astaro Command Center 2.0 BETA Begins

We would like to announce that the Astaro Command Center will have a new 2.0 Version in the coming weeks, and are making available a BETA version of this release so that you can experience the new functionality and offerings, while having the opportunity to provide us with feedback, bug reports, and impressions of the product. The Astaro Command Center is a centralized management platform which creates a “throne room” from which to manage multiple Astaro Installations. If you currently are responsible for more than a single Astaro Product (or Hundreds), Command Center is the perfect product for you, and is FREE of charge! Read on for further details of the BETA program.