Websense V6.2 security software

Features: 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.