M86 Security Enhances 8e6 Professional Edition Suite of Web Appliance Products

Upgrades to Web Monitoring, Reporting and Filtering Products Improve Usability, Reporting and Control for Managing Web Threats

Orange, Calif. - October 15, 2009 — M86 Security, a global provider of Web and messaging security products, today announced upgrades to its Professional Edition suite of appliance products that include R3000, Enterprise Reporter and Threat Analysis Reporter. The enhanced professional suite provides easier wizard-based installation, a whole new look and feel that offers IT staff at-a-glance information about the status of their network, and greater flexibility for setting up and enforcing security and bandwidth policies.

8e6 Professional Edition is the most comprehensive appliance-based solution available to protect organizations from Web-based threats. Integrating best-in-class URL filtering, forensic Web usage reporting and real-time monitoring at a detail level unmatched by the competition, 8e6 Professional Edition's performance delivers power and ease-of-use delivered as a dedicated and scalable appliance-based solution. Thousands of companies across the globe rely on the 8e6 Professional Edition to protect against Web-based security threats.

"Organizations are increasingly looking to purchase solutions that address multiple security issues from a single-source provider. By doing so, they are guaranteed that the products work together properly and have one point of contact for support and service, not to mention the cost and time savings associated with centralized administration," said Werner Thalmeier, vice president of product management for M86 Security. "The 8e6 Professional Edition addresses critical security concerns and bandwidth issues for any organization. The improved appliance products are easy to set up and use, reliable and effective, and set the standard for high-performance, Web-based threat security."

The three components that make up the 8e6 Professional Edition—R3000, Enterprise Reporter and Threat Analysis Reporter—contain powerful technology to help protect organizations and enable them to better understand Internet threats and bandwidth usage within the enterprise:

• R3000 Internet Filter: Offers high performance, enterprise-level filtering optimized for speed and scalability. Filters URLs, anonymous proxies, spyware, botnets, instant messaging, Peer-to-Peer and other emerging threats utilizing M86 Security's 100 plus Category Database enhanced by Intelligent Footprint Technology.
• Enterprise Reporter: Processes and displays Internet filtering logs without impacting filtering and network functions. Built on a dedicated MySQL database, it uses a graphical interactive data-mining interface to generate detailed or summarized reports.
• Threat Analysis Reporter: Delivers up-to-the-minute graphical snapshots of Internet traffic and is supported by real-time management tools to identify and control user-generated Web threats.

Pricing and Availability
The enhanced Professional Edition suite is free for current customers and is available immediately. For more information on the Professional Edition please visit http://www.m86security.com/solutions/web_security/8e6-professional-edition.asp or call M86 Security at 877.369.8686.

About M86 Security
M86 Security is a global provider of Web and messaging security products, delivering comprehensive protection to more than 20,000 customers and over 16 million users worldwide. As one of the largest independent internet security companies, we have the expertise, product breadth and technology to protect organizations from both current and emerging threats. Our appliance, software and cloud-based solutions leverage real-time threat data to proactively secure customers' networks from malware and spam; protect their sensitive information; and maintain employee productivity. The company is based in Orange, California with international headquarters in London and offices worldwide. For more information about M86 Security, please visit http://www.m86security.com/.

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