Novell has developed a Linux-based "perimeter security" hardware appliance that protects companies against security threats such as hackers, viruses, worms, spam and network intrusions. Novell launched the Novell Security Manager at last week's RSA conference. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

Jointly developed with German firm Asparo, the appliance runs a hardened, cut-down version of SuSE Linux and integrates with Novell eDirectory for authentication and URL filtering.

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