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Guardian Digital Presents EnGarde Linux
EnGarde is the next generation in Linux security
providing a complete suite of e-business services, intrusion alert capabilities, improved authentication and access control utilizing strong cryptography, and complete SSL secure Web-based administration capabilities.
Imagine a cohesive suite of Open Source applications converging to provide
the level of security required for corporate environments as well as
security-conscious Internet users.
Imagine the ability to manage and create secure Web sites, configure DNS,
e-mail, SSL certificates, and other administrative tasks using a secure
Web-based front-end.
Now visualize the ability to create complete e-business storefronts.
This suite of applications would then provide all the components necessary
for an organization to securely conduct business on the Web, perform the
function of a network intrusion detection system, and securely host Web
sites.
That is precisely what Guardian Digital has done with the creation of
EnGarde, an easy-to-use, low maintenance, ultra high secure Linux server
distribution. On March 30, 2001, at 00:01 EST, Guardian Digital, the Open
Source security company, will unveil EnGarde Finestra, a stable and
revolutionary release like none before it.
Robust and highly secure, EnGarde provides a comprehensive suite of tools
designed to maintain data integrity and increase the level of assurance
necessary to entrust to it your corporate assets.
EnGarde protects against many forms of attack, not just a particular form
of vulnerability. It is also not just a repackaged version of another
distribution that claims to be secure. EnGarde is a collection of
best-of-breed applications from many sources tuned to provide exactly what
is necessary to maintain a secure Internet presence.
Features:
Kernel and Host Security:
The security of the kernel and the host itself have been significantly
improved. Advanced forms of data integrity management and assurance,
provided by the Linux Intrusion Detection System, offers the ability
to control all access to system resources, even preventing a root
compromise from subverting the security of the entire system. Protection
from many forms of buffer overflows at the kernel level gives
administrators a lead on any potential vulnerabilities that may occur.
Browser-based Administration:
Browser-based administration can be performed using the Guardian Digital
WebTool. The GD WebTool provides security through a 1024-bit SSL
connection and allows an administrator to perform 100% of the functions
using a Web browser that could previously only be performed from the
command line.
Built-in E-Commerce:
Secure E-Commerce sites can be painlessly created using the GD WebTool
and integrated SSL support. Creation of SSL certificates and maintenance
of them can be automatically managed through the GD WebTool.
Web Services:
All Web functions are controllable through through the GD WebTool. The
creation of thousands of virtual Web sites can be easily managed and
maintained. Access to CGI and Server-Side scripts can also be controlled.
Guardian Digital Secure Update:
Registered users can use the Guardian Digital Update Tool to automatically
be alerted to new security updates and packages, and provide the user with
the ability to proactively update the system from the Guardian Digital
secure Web site.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention:
The intrusion detection features will detect and notify users of possible
threats and security related events. Network intrusion detection using
"snort" is pre-configured, easy-to-use and production-ready. Integrated
and Web-managable Tripwire ensures the system is always being monitored
and administrator notified upon the first indication of unauthorized
activity.
Domain Name Services:
Guardian Digital's EnGarde Linux can manage DNS for thousands of
domains for external users trying to access virtual Web sites,
as well as DNS for internal users. This is all configurable
using the GD WebTool.
Electronic Mail Server:
The included e-mail server has been engineered to provide security and
stability and can control e-mail for hundreds of domains with the click
of a mouse. Mail can then be retrieved in a secure format using
conventional mail clients. The Web-based management enables administrators
to create thousands of virtual e-mail domains on the same host simply and
effectively. Additional security improvements have been made including
protection from common threats as well as restricting unsolicted e-mail.
Secured IMAP and POP3:
SSL Secure IMAP and POP3 are fully supported to help increase the
security of personal e-mail. This also provides the ability to securely
read e-mail from a remote location.
Secure Shell Accounts:
The Secure Shell provides a secure encrypted communications link with
Guardian Digital's EnGarde Linux from a remote location, eliminating
the risk previously found in other remote access methods such as
telnet. Key management and access control can be performed using the
GD WebTool.
Web Server Aliasing:
EnGarde includes the ability to create thousands of virtual Web sites
from the same IP address. Creating and managing SSL Web sites is
equally as effortless.
System Logging and Auditing:
Extensive logging is performed to ensure that the system has access to
the latest system information. Daily summaries sent via e-mail to an
administrator ensures the system is in correct working order.
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