Websense launches V6.2 security software

NEW DELHI: Websense

Inc. has launched Websense web security suite and web

security suite-lockdown edition version 6.2. By offering automatic protection

from drive-by spyware and signature-based protection from malicious traffic on

corporate networks, websense web security suite v6.2 allows proactive control

over malicious network traffic and management of employee access to web-based

threats.

According to Websense, web security suite v6.2 delivers comprehensive

protection by blocking access to websites hosting bot command-and-control

centers, eliminating non-HTTP bot network traffic, and blocking the launch and

spread of bots and bot networks. Additional key security features include

protection from email-borne worms, enhanced protection against drive-by spyware,

management of Skype in enterprise networks, and the ability to manage non-Port

80 HTTP traffic.

A Websense statement said that in addition to having the most effective

mechanism for protecting organizations and employees from spyware, malware and

crimeware by preventing access to infected and malicious websites, Websense v6.2

software functions as an easy-to-use, highly effective, proven alternative to

intrusion detection and intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS) services.






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