Websense(R) Announces Embedded Support of Websense Enterprise and
Security Suites With New NS Series Appliances From Network Engines
Powered by Microsoft ISA Server 2004, New Firewall, VPN and Web Cache Appliance
Provides Superior Protection Against Emerging Threats
SAN DIEGO, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN), the
world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, and Network
Engines, Inc. (NASDAQ:NENG), a leading provider of best practice security
appliances, today announced an agreement to seamlessly embed award-winning
Websense Enterprise(R) and Websense(R) Web Security Suites(R) software onto the
recently released Network Engines NS Series Security Appliances. The entire NS
Series Security Appliances family combines the industry leading performance of
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 application
firewall, VPN and web cache solution with trusted Network Engines appliance
expertise, ease of use and total lifecycle management.
Websense web filtering software helps protect organizations and employees from
an increasing number of internal and external online threats. The integration
of Websense Enterprise and Websense Web Security Suite will provide Network
Engines customers with an additional layer of advanced web security for
mitigating spyware, malicious mobile code, phishing attacks, instant messaging
attachments, and other web-based threats. Websense software features over 90
categories of web content, in more than 50 languages, allowing organizations to
set highly flexible internet usage policies for employees.
"Today's web based threats target organizations of any size, attacking end
users and companies with malicious intent to infiltrate and bring down their
networks," said John Curtis, President and CEO for Network Engines. "The
integration of Websense Enterprise with the NS Series Appliances will provide
our customers with a flexible and all inclusive firewall, VPN and web cache,
coupled with best-of-breed web filtering, mitigating the dangers and risks that
exist with unmanaged web surfing." Websense software will be available on-box on the Microsoft ISA Server
2004-powered NS6200, NS6300 and NS6400 appliances, providing Network Engines
customers the ability to choose from three powerful, integrated security
platforms. The first of Network Engines appliances to support Websense
software, the NS6200, is a multi-function security platform designed for small
businesses and branch offices that supports up to 100 users. The second
appliance, the NS6300, provides comprehensive security designed for mid-sized
enterprises. Finally, the NS6400 is intended for large organizations and
enterprises with the highest performance requirements and supports up to 1000
users.
"Customers have told us that they value the multiple options that our partners
provide to help secure their IT infrastructures," said Steve Brown, director of
product management in the Security Business and Technology Unit at Microsoft
Corp. "Network Engines' integration with Microsoft ISA Server 2004 is one
example of a valuable, integrated solution for our customers. The combination
of Websense software with Network Engines' NS Series security appliances helps
deliver further a highly flexible and layered security solution to help
organizations address ever-changing threats." "Offering Websense software on Network Engines' NS Security appliances provides
our joint customers with an advanced multilayered web security solution and the
ease of installation and administration of an embedded solution," said Leo
Cole, vice president of marketing for Websense, Inc. "Hackers will continue to
exploit unprotected organizations. To mitigate the risks from these attacks
and protect internal assets, organizations must institute a multifaceted
security approach." "It's imperative that we deliver leading and innovative security solutions to
our customers to keep them protected from the constant advancement of web-based
threats," said Colin MacAdam, divisional director for security and networking
for InTechnology plc. "InTechnology is proud to be a premium distributor of
Websense software and Network Engines security appliances. The incorporation
of industry-leading filtering software from Websense with trusted network
appliances from Network Engines allows us to offer our customers a proven,
integrated web security platform." Websense software is available for organizations who wish to protect themselves
from internet and application security threats. For a free 30-day evaluation
of Websense software or for more information on protecting your organization
from a wide range of threats including spyware, peer-to-peer, virus outbreaks
and internal hacking exploits, please visit http://www.websense.com/. Websense
Security Labs(TM) offers free email security updates as new internet threats
are discovered and is available at http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/.
About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN), the world's leading provider of employee internet
management solutions, enables organizations to optimize employee use of
computing resources and mitigate new threats related to internet use including
instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and spyware. By providing usage policy
enforcement at the internet gateway, on the network and at the desktop,
Websense products enhance productivity and security, optimize the use of IT
resources and mitigate legal liability for our customers. For more information,
visit http://www.websense.com/.
(C) 2005, Websense, Inc. All rights reserved. Websense and Websense
Enterprise are registered trademarks of Websense, Inc. in the United States and
certain international markets. Websense has numerous other unregistered
trademarks in the United States and internationally. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks,
uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize
or prove correct, could cause Websense's results to differ materially from
historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are
statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including
statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy,"
"opportunity," "anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include,
among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future
operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or
developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or financial
or operating performance, including estimates of billings and revenue;
statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the
foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the
uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, customer acceptance
of the company's services, products and fee structures; the success of
Websense's brand development efforts; the volatile and competitive nature of
the Internet industry; changes in domestic and international market conditions
and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's
products; risks relating to intellectual property ownership; changes in
estimated amounts based on the review and audit of Websense's financial
statements by its independent auditors; and the other risks and uncertainties
described in Websense's public filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, available at http://www.sec.gov/. Websense assumes no obligation
to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances
arising after the date on which it was made.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ronnie Manning
Websense, Inc. 858 320 9274
DATASOURCE: Websense, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Ronnie Manning of Websense, Inc., +1-858-320-9274, Web site: http://www.websense.com/ http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/
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