M86 Security Delivers Award-Winning Technology to K-12 Market with Enhanced Security Offerings

Company offers its acclaimed Secure Web Gateway to the K-12 market, providing students and schools with superior protection in the Web 2.0 world

ISTE 2010 - Colorado Convention Center – Booth #662

Denver, CO - JUNE 28, 2010 - M86 Security, the global expert in real-time threat protection for Web and email solutions, introduces its award-winning Secure Web Gateway at ISTE 2010 to K-12 organizations.

With the continual rise in behind-the-scenes malware attacks by cybercriminals, combined with the challenge of schools utilizing more Web 2.0 technologies to deliver and enhance the learning environment, the need for the multilayered protection that the M86 Secure Web Gateway provides has become crucial. In order to protect both the network and students from malicious cybercriminals and still open up the network to allow for 21st century online educational tools, districts must implement a secure Web gateway with the technology to analyze and detect the intent of malicious code in real-time. In addition, the gateway must be able to also deliver safe web pages to students and staff with malicious content stripped out. This allows for a safe learning environment and closes the window of vulnerability.

"A new generation of malware has emerged in the Web 2.0 learning environment exposing school networks to new attacks that evade traditional signature-based prevention technologies," said Bradley Anstis, vice president technical strategy, M86 Security. "Currently 84% of malware attacks are from legitimate Web 2.0 sites. The M86 Secure Web Gateway is a critical tool for leveraging the full benefits of the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies in a protected learning environment."

The M86 Secure Web Gateway protects against attacks such as those suffered by school districts in 2009, including cases involving the theft of district funds through unauthorized online transfers; network disabling attacks which cause districts to experience loss of time, productivity, and critical network access during the cyber attack and recovery period; and attacks in which data is stolen or compromised putting schools out of compliance with FERPA regulations.

The M86 Secure Web Gateway provides small to large districts with vital protection from Web-based threats including Trojans, spyware, scareware, botnets, blended threats and other malware. At the core of the M86 Secure Web Gateway is M86's Vital Web Security Suite™, a group of complementary, patented technologies that include Real-time Code Analysis, Vulnerability Anti.dote™ and Dynamic Web Repair™, which together provide the most accurate and comprehensive real-time Web security protection available.

Key benefits of the M86 Secure Web Gateway include:

• Delivering a safer learning environment while capitalizing on Web 2.0 technologies
• Protecting from security breaches and financial loss through cyber theft
• Mitigating legal liabilities and/or damage to an institution's reputation

"As savvy schools continue to use the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies to deliver a superior learning experience, they understand the need to protect both students and school networks from the onslaught of ever-evolving malware threats that reside on the Web," said Nate Dhamers, director of technology services, Glenbard Township High Schools, Dist. #87. "We are pleased to see that M86 continues to work with districts to provide innovative Web security solutions."

About M86 Security
M86 Security is the global expert in real-time threat protection and the industry's leading Secure Web Gateway provider. The company's appliance, software, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for Web and email security protect more than 24,000 customers and over 17 million users worldwide. M86 products use patented real-time code analysis and behavior-based malware detection technologies as well as threat intelligence from M86 Security Labs to protect networks against new and advanced threats, secure confidential information, and ensure regulatory compliance. The company is based in Orange, California with international headquarters in London and development centers in California, Israel, and New Zealand. For more information about M86 Security, please visit: www.m86security.com.

Securing the Learning Environment for 15 years
M86 Security has a long history in the education market and understands the unique challenges in K-12. The company is trusted by state and regional education agencies, school districts and private schools across North America to secure their Web and e-mail gateways, ensuring a safe learning environment on the Internet. With the introduction of the M86 Secure Web Gateway, schools can protect students while leveraging the full benefits of Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom.

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