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Behind the Shield
The Central Voice for Open Source Security

January 15, 2004 Volume 2, Number 1

In this issue of Behind the Shield, Guardian Digital's chronicle of
Internet and open source security news, we'll cover company highlights,
thoughts from our CEO and revealing points on how Guardian Digital
products are rapidly changing the face of open source for business.

Read on to learn how Guardian Digital's customers were the proud minority
not affected by the recent kernel vulnerabilities that compromised many
high-profile Linux servers.

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   Guardian Digital Launches Internet
   Productivity Suite for Small Businesses
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Guardian Digital answers consumer needs yet again with the launch of their
latest innovation, Internet Productivity Suite (IPS). Guardian Digital
engineers developed the first all-in-one Internet management solution for
small business networks. This comprehensive system contains all the
security and productivity applications necessary to build a powerful and
competitive Internet presence.
 
With the release of this latest product, Guardian Digital customers are
singing its praises. "IPS incorporates the best and most necessary
business-specific applications and security features available at a price
small business owners can afford," states Harold Westra, IT
Manager,Digitize, Inc.

More Information
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter7

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   Guardian Digital Open Source
   Technology Assists in Education
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The Itasca Independent School district in Texas chose Guardian Digital
products to provide secure and reliable Internet and email services to the
dedicated students and faculty of the district. Through this
partnership,Itasca educators are taking crucial steps in protecting their
network from Internet threats.

Read Full Story
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter1

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   Guardian Digital Customers Protected
   From Linux Kernel Vulnerability
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The security experts at Guardian Digital really earned their paycheck last
month by taking proactive steps to deliver protection to their
customers,weeks before a kernel system vulnerability afflicted all Linux
users. Averting a disaster that compromised many high-profile
institutions, Guardian Digital once again exemplified as the leader of the
open source security market.

Learn More!
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter6

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    ComputerWorld Interviews Guardian
    Digital CEO Dave Wreski
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ComputerWorld readers were among the first to be informed of the recent
Linux kernel vulnerability thanks in large part to Dave Wreski, Guardian
Digital CEO, sharing his thoughts and expertise with security reporter
Robert McMillan.

Read Full Article
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter5

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       Guardian Digital in the News
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EnterpriseITplanet: Guardian Digital Security Suite Based on Open Source

EnterpriseITplanet recently showcased the Guardian Digital Internet
Productivity Suite launch. Guardian Digital's newest innovation
distinctly impressed Internet security editor John Desmond with its open
source architecture and multitude of security and productivity features.

Read Full Article
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter2

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    At A Glance: EnGarde Secure Linux
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EnGarde Secure Linux combines ease-of-management with unparalleled
security to provide businesses with a robust Linux platform for creating a
secure Internet presence. Forming the basis of all Guardian Digital
products, EnGarde features engineered security at its foundation.

Recognized by multi-national corporations and small businesses as
best-in-class, EnGarde alleviates issues commonly confronted by Internet
users including reliability, system integrity and corporate
confidentiality concerns.

Read more about the award-winning and cost-effective alternative.
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter4

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             Industry Note
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The Fundamentals of Open Source Security
Dave Wreski, CEO Guardian Digital, Inc.

Network security is no longer an afterthought but a fundamental aspect to
the success of today's businesses. Open source architecture provides the
most resilient security protection from cyber attacks. In part due to the
source code is available, thousands of eyes are constantly scrutinizing it
vulnerabilities reveal themselves much more quickly, and patches can be
released much more quickly then those of closed source counterparts.

The knowledge and time it takes to implement and manage an open source
network is significant. Guardian Digital takes open source security one
step further allowing even inexperienced Linux users to create a secure
and powerful Internet presence. The availability of the source code
allows us to utilize our security expertise to customize available open
source tools to fit the needs of each individual organization.
Collaborating with programmers from all over the world in various network
environments, Guardian Digital experts are able to implement the best open
source resources available to create a comprehensive suite of productivity
and security applications for enterprises as well as small businesses.

Guardian Digital is glad to be part of this new revolution, and look
forward to continuing to provide world-class products and services based
entirely on open source technologies.
                -Dave Wreski, CEO Guardian Digital,Inc.

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        Guardian Digital Mailbag
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Q. What protection does EnGarde Secure Linux and other Guardian Digital
products provide that is unavailable elsewhere?

A. Guardian Digital Internet security products are engineered to be
secure, and mitigate the ever-evolving threats on the Internet. Engineered
from the ground up to be secure, Guardian Digital products also combine
multi-layered security features including advanced authentication
mechanisms, firewalls, encrypted connectivity, and powerful intrusion
detection & prevention.

The Behind the Shield editors encourage their readers to submit questions.
The most frequently asked questions will appear in future issues. We look
forward to answering all your inquiries!

Email us at
infoguardiandigital.com

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      Hints & Tips From the Experts
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Guardian Digital is pleased to provide its "Behind the Shield" readers
with informative expert advice on what network security really means.
Each month a new topic of interest will be chosen to supply you with
useful tips and information not offered elsewhere. This month, we'll have
a brief discussion of the importance of auditing.

An integral component to any secure server is a sophisticated logging
mechanism. The use of open source tools and a well-designed plan for
securely recording the information is critical to protecting system
integrity. The EnGarde Auditing System, a key component of all Guardian
Digital products, provides the administrator with easy access to a
consistent and timely record of system activity.

More information on EnGarde Auditing System
http://www.guardiandigital.com/cgi-bin/ad_redirect.pl?id=newsletter3

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    Partner Profile: MagicTree Solutions
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Through international partners including MagicTree Solutions in The
Netherlands, Guardian Digital is able to provide their productivity and
security solutions to customers worldwide.

MagicTree Solutions, a Dutch security and storage solution provider and
worldwide partner of Guardian Digital, provides cost-effective security
solutions based on Guardian Digital's award winning portfolio of products.
Writes Theo Overboom, CEO of MagicTree Solutions, "We partnered with
Guardian Digital because of the reliability and ease of use their products
deliver to our customers."

Visit MagicTree Solutions
http://www.magictree.nl

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