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Novell BorderManager Firewall Services 3 Receives ICSA Certification Directory-based Internet Security Solution Passes Stringent ICSA Testing PROVO, Utah — April 13, 1999 — Novell®, Inc. today announced that it has received ICSA certification for its directory-based Internet security solution, BorderManager™ Firewall Services 3. An ICSA-certified product has passed the most comprehensive security vulnerability tests in the industry assuring consumers that certified products have met a definable quantitative level of risk reduction against a known set of threats. Customers needing to implement a firewall solution can be assured that BorderManager Firewall Services 3 meets the highest security standards available today. BorderManager Firewall Services 3 is available as a stand-alone solution or as part of Novell's directory-based Internet security management suite, BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3. "ICSA is pleased to announce that Novell BorderManager Firewall Services 3 has passed ICSA Firewall Certification," said Dr. Peter Tippett, president of ICSA, Inc. "Receiving the certified mark tells consumers that this firewall, when properly configured, can support standard Internet Protocol business services while withstanding an extensive suite of attacks. ICSA applauds Novell for doing their part to help increase security in the digital world." "Passing the exhaustive ICSA certification tests is a milestone that clearly demonstrates Novell's expertise in the Internet security space," commented Dave Shirk, vice president of product management, Novell. "Whether Novell's customers implement BorderManager Firewall Services 3 as a stand-alone solution or as part of the directory-based BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3 suite, they can have confidence that they are implementing the highest level of firewall security available today." ICSA is known worldwide as the objective source for security assurance services. Established in 1989 as an independent corporation, ICSA has successfully led the security industry in the development of high quality security products through product certification programs and in establishing better security practices through management of multiple security-focused consortia. The goal for the ICSA certification is to contribute significantly to making the digital world a safer place. The ICSA certification does this by applying its risk reduction framework to develop the criteria by which industry-wide categories of products are tested. For more information about the ICSA, please visit http://www.icsa.net/.
About BorderManager Firewall Services 3 The security foundation of the BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3 suite, BorderManager Firewall Services 3, provides directory-based, security policy management for protecting confidential data and managing user access to intranet and Internet content. BorderManager Firewall Services 3 can be used by itself, or to augment the protection provided by an existing installed firewall from another vendor. Retail pricing for BorderManager Firewall Services 3 begins at $995 for a server and includes 5 free users. For more information, please visit http://www.novell.com/bordermanager. For detailed information on BorderManager Firewall Services 3 ICSA certification testing, please visit http://www.icsa.net/fwcd/novell.shtml.
About Novell Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading provider of directory-enabled networking software. Novell solutions give businesses total control of their private networks and the Internet, simplifying the management of user access and identity. Novell's worldwide channel, consulting, developer, education and technical support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry. For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com. Press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/pressroom. BorderManager is a trademark and Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.
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