RSS feed from www.liga.com http://www.liga.com/ Latest News en RSS feed from www.liga.com http://www.liga.com/fileadmin/tt_news_article.gif http://www.liga.com/ Latest News TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:00 +0200 Astaro training for new partners http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-training-for-new-partners.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-training-for-new-partners.html Liga and Sophos are happy to invite you (or one of your collegues) to participate in our fast-track... Astaro training for new partners
Liga and Sophos are happy to invite you (or one of your collegues) to participate in our fast-track training for the Astaro Certified Administrator (ACA) certification. The ACA certification is a prerequisite for your company to become an Astaro Authorized Partner and take advantage of Astaro's partner program.
In order to keep costs and travel to a minimum for you, we have split the training in two: A half-day webbased session followed two weeks later by a full-day classroom training in Copenhagen. 
Wednesday 29/2-2012, 09:00-12:00
Part 1: Web-based introduction to Astaro
The company, the product line, main features and licensing. This will give you an overview of Astaro's offerings and how Astaro is positioned in the market. You can follow this part of the training from home without any need to travel. 
Duration: 3 Hours
Tuesday 13/3-2012: 09:00-16:00
Part 2: Classroom training in Copenhagen
Technical introduction to main components of the Astaro firewall: Network Security, Mail Security, Web Security, Wifi Security, Web Application Security. This day will be a walk-through of the functionality and how to configure Astaro for use in common scenarios.
After finishing the training, Astaro will provide you with a workbook of excercises that you can use for further training at home. When you feel comfortable, you may sign up for the "Astaro Certified Administrator" online exam.

To sign up for this training, please contact Jens Nielsen at Liga Distribution in Copenhagen: jn@liga.com, phone +45 26 20 95 06
The training will be held in English.
The fee for participating will be EUR 150,- per participant, including workbook and 1 x online examination.
]]> Astaro Liga Presse Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:47:00 +0100 Version 8.3 of Astaro Security Gateway Brings UTM to the Cloud http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-sender-utm-firewalls-i-skyen.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-sender-utm-firewalls-i-skyen.html Innovative version 8.3 enables access to Amazon VPC and introduces Border Gateway Protocol Routing Copenhagen 16-01-2012. Astaro – a Sophos Company and leading Unified Threat Management (UTM) provider, announced the availability of version 8.300 of the Astaro Security Gateway (ASG). With the ability to launch the Astaro Security Gateway in the Amazon Elastic Computing Cloud and connect to the Amazon VPC using local Astaro installation with the new VPC Connector, the new version considerably extends Astaro’s UTM capabilities into the cloud.

Astaro’s compatibility with Amazon’s VPC via official Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) allows users to easily run their own cloud UTM in minutes. Also new is a dedicated connector for Amazon’s Virtual Private Cloud. Amazon’s VPC service allows users to easily host and run server infrastructure in a secure, scalable cloud, and the new connector gives organizations a permanent connection to their VPC resources right from the Astaro Security Gateway.

The introduction of BGP4 routing brings advanced routing capabilities for enterprises and carriers. Rounding out the full suite of routing tools already present in the Astaro Security Gateway, BGP4 allows the Astaro Security Gateway to support more deployment scenarios and handle complex routing environments of enterprise installations. The Astaro Security Gateway version 8.3 also includes support features for the new Sophos Access Point AP50, which will be released in January 2012.

“Astaro and Sophos continue to invest in our flagship product, the Astaro Security Gateway,” said Jan Hichert, senior vice president & general manager, Network Security, Sophos. “The extension into the Amazon cloud environments through the Amazon EC2 and VPC are in response to our customers’ growing need for cloud security solutions and a reflection of how we are leading the industry in UTM development. Also coming in the next few months is version 9 of the Astaro Security Gateway which will further integrate Astaro and Sophos technologies.”

About Astaro
With over 60,000 installations worldwide, Astaro protects business, school, healthcare and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro combines the latest technologies in all-in-one solutions that are easy to deploy and manage. Distributed by a global network of certified partners, Astaro provides complete protection for headquarters, branch offices and data centers. Founded in 2000, Astaro, now a Sophos company, continues to be a leading vendor in the fast-growing market for Unified-Threat-Management. More information on www.astaro.com About Liga Distribution 
Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Acronis, Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, GWAVA, Lexcom, NetIQ, Novell, SEP and SUSE. For more information, visit www.liga.com. 
Kind regards
Liga Distribution ApS
Salgsdirektør Jens Nielsen
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www.liga.com/producenter/astaro/ ]]> Astaro Presse Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Astaro Promotes Cyber Security Awareness with New Campaign http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-fremmer-cyber-security-awareness-med-ny-kampagne.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-fremmer-cyber-security-awareness-med-ny-kampagne.html Initiative provides information to help parents, children and businesses stay safe online Wilmington, MA – Astaro, a Sophos company and leading Unified Threat Management provider, today announced that the company is participating in a campaign to promote cyber security awareness. The campaign will take place in October to coincide with National Cyber Security Awareness Month and will include information for parents, students, schools, libraries, colleges and businesses, all available on a dedicated page on the Astaro website. In addition, Astaro is holding a video submission contest for students. “With more than 50 percent of all devices connected to the internet, cyber security is a growing priority for parents, schools and businesses,” said Bob Darabant, vice president, Astaro Americas. “Becoming educated on the real threats that exist is as critical as implementing the security itself. Our campaign is bringing awareness to this important issue, and we hope businesses and individuals continue to think about potential risks whenever they use the Internet.” To help promote cyber security awareness, Astaro has created a website dedicated to providing information regarding cyber security. The site offers tips for parents, students, educational institutions and businesses for staying safe online. Throughout October, the site will be updated with tips and resources that can be used to improve cyber security awareness and online behaviors. In addition to the website, Astaro is hosting a video submission contest for students that will help illustrate the importance of Internet safety. Students can submit a one- to two-minute video answering the following questions on the Astaro Cyber Security Awareness Month website: Why is cyber security awareness important? What are you doing to stay safe online? At the end of the month, Astaro will select one winner from each age group. Winners will receive a new laptop. “While our normal audience for promotional material is generally businesses,” Darabant added, “we feel it is important to involve children and teenagers in the educational process since they are more susceptible to the threats online. We hope the contest will get them thinking about their Internet behavior and open a dialog with their parents about important online issues such as cyber-bullying and online predators.” About The National Cyber Security Alliance The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a non-profit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the NCSA empowers a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely, protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities. NCSA board members include: ADP, AT&T, EMC Corporation, Cisco Systems, Facebook, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Google, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, McAfee, Microsoft, PayPal, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Symantec, Verizon and Visa. Visit www.staysafeonline.org for more information. About National Cyber Security Awareness Month National Cyber Security Awareness month, in its eighth year, is a coordinated effort of the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MSISAC).

About Astaro

With over 60,000 installations worldwide, Astaro protects business, school, healthcare and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro combines the latest technologies in all-in-one solutions that are easy to deploy and manage. Distributed by a global network of certified partners, Astaro provides complete protection for headquarters, branch offices and data centers. Founded in 2000, Astaro, now a Sophos company, continues to be a leading vendor in the fast-growing market for Unified-Threat-Management. More information on www.astaro.com. About Liga Distribution  Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Acronis, Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, GWAVA, Lexcom, NetIQ, Novell, SEP and SUSE. For more information, visit www.liga.com. ]]> Presse Astaro Sat, 02 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200 Astaro frigiver næste udgave af det populære sikkerhedsprodukt Astaro RED http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-frigiver-naeste-udgave-af-det-populaere-sikkerhedsprodukt-astaro-red.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-frigiver-naeste-udgave-af-det-populaere-sikkerhedsprodukt-astaro-red.html Ny forbedret version gør Astaro RED endnu lettere at implementere og administrere for virksomheder... Pressemeddelelse


Den 28. september 2011 - København - Astaro, (www.astaro.com) en Sophos virksomhed og førende Unified Threat Management udbyder, frigiver i dag revision 2 af Astaro RED 10. Den nye version af Astaro RED sikkerheds hardware tilbyder flere ekstra funktioner, som gør arbejdet med at sikre virksomheders fjerntliggende lokationer endnu lettere.


Siden Astaro RED blev intruduceret i midten af 2010, har Astaro solgt over 8.600 enheder på verdensplan. Astaro RED er den første sikkerheds-løsning der tilbyde komplet og centralt styret Unified Threat Management og har været anerkendt som en revolutionerende metode til at sikre afdelingskontorer for virksomheder og organisationer, uden onsite teknisk ekspertise. "Med Astaro RED kan vi nu nemt beskytte vores mindste fjern-lokationer. Opsætningen af Astaro RED i hver afdeling var klaret på bare 15 minutter" udtaler Alu Petrussen, IT Manager Nukissiorfiit Grønlands Energiforsyning.

I tæt samarbejde med Astaros kunder samt samarbejdspartner er der lavet flere forbedringer af det populære produkt og denne version omfatter tilføjelsen af en USB-port, dual firmware support samt yderligere status-lysdioder, der giver mulighed for letterer diagnostik. Tilsammen gør disse forbedringer installation samt styring af afdelingskontores sikkerhed endnu nemmere når du bruger Astaro RED. Den nye revision er understøttet af alle Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) software udgivelser fra V7.508.

Lær mere om Astaro RED på 2 minutter: http://www.liga.com/producenter/astaro.html
Kontakt: David C. Noack +45 53 63 33 96

Om Astaro

Astaro tilbyder markedets mest komplette og brugervenlige sikkerhedsanordninger til internettet. Astaros prisvindende produkter sikrer den mest opdaterede beskyttelse til den laveste pris. Udvalget af software, hardware og virtuelle produkter giver brugerne fleksible løsninger, der kan tilpasses hver enkelt situation. Astaro distribueres af mere end 2.500 forhandlere og beskytter mere end 56.000 private og offentlige netværk i 60 forskellige lande. Hovedkontorerne er beliggende i Karlsruhe, Tyskland, og i Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA. Astaro tilbyder gratis downloads af deres produkter på www.astaro.com. Om Liga Distribution ApS
Liga Distribution distribuerer IT produkter i Norden, med særligt fokus på avanceret infrastruktur samt sikkerhed. Alle vore produkter komplementerer hinanden i en gennemtænkt og helstøbt produktpakke, men fungerer også enkeltvis. Ligas Distributions mangeårige erfaring kommer vores partnere til gode i det daglige salgsarbejde. Vi kombinerer en omfattende teknisk viden med indgående og specialiseret kendskab til vores produkter og deres licensregler. www.liga.com]]> Astaro Presse Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 +0200 Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.2 Establishes A New Generation of UTM http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-security-gateway-version-82-indfoerer-en-ny-generation-af-utm.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-security-gateway-version-82-indfoerer-en-ny-generation-af-utm.html New features increase visibility, performance and control of networks.
2011/08/10
Wilmington, MA - Astaro, (www.astaro.com) a Sophos company and leading Unified Threat Management provider, today announced the availability of version 8.2 of the Astaro Security Gateway. Chief amongst the over 60 new features or enhancements in version 8.2 are Application Control (Next Generation Firewall), Interactive Web Reporting and a new authentication agent. All together the new features and enhancements will dramatically improve network performance while providing increased visibility and control over the network. The new features and enhancements in version 8.2 provide organizations with the resources they need to meet the ever-changing challenges of securing a business network. The increased control and visibility will allow organizations to make better decisions based on the company’s unique needs and network usage trends. "As technology changes, so too must the tools organizations use to control their networks," said Jan Hichert, senior vice president, network security, Sophos. "With version 8.2 we once again ensure our customers can face current and future network and security challenges by offering the next generation of firewall technology; Application Control." Some of the new features include:
  • Astaro’s Application Control improves network visibility, blocks unwanted applications and empowers IT administrators to prioritize bandwidth usage. This information can then be used to make educated decisions that will have the most impact on the business; molding their security policy to precisely fit how their company uses the Internet. The new engine is up to 100% faster than the IM/P2P control engine in previous versions.
  • The enhanced Interactive Web Reporting tool provides administrators with a superior user experience tailored to how they expect to see data and towards the information they are looking for. Administrators will be able to save customer filters and subscribe to periodical mail reports.
  • The Authentication Agent allows administrators to authenticate users by name instead of IP address. This provides increased control over access in profiles and makes reports easier to read.
The Astaro Security Gateway version 8.2 includes over 60 other enhancements or new features. These include, support for 3G/UMTS USB modems, Form Hardening for Web Application Security, Web Filtering Safe Search Enforcement, enhanced virtualization support, increased IPS performance by up to 250%, SNMP v3, weighted balancing for WAN Uplink and server load balancing, group-in-group support for network groups, SSID to Access Point assignment, rebootless reconfiguration of Access Points, VPN performance increases by up to 100% and more. Additional information about features and enhancements can be found here: www.astaro.com/blog/up2date/ASG8200. In addition to the new features available in version 8.2 of the Astaro Security Gateway, the newest edition of the flagship Unified Threat Management solution also includes a technical preview of Astaro’s upcoming Log Management product. It is integrated into Astaro Security Gateway and all users will be able to try it out for free.

About Astaro

With over 60,000 installations worldwide, Astaro protects business, school, healthcare and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro combines the latest technologies in all-in-one solutions that are easy to deploy and manage. Distributed by a global network of certified partners, Astaro provides complete protection for headquarters, branch offices and data centers. Founded in 2000, Astaro, now a Sophos company, continues to be a leading vendor in the fast-growing market for Unified-Threat-Management. More information on www.astaro.com. About Liga Distribution Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, Eleven, GWAVA, Lexcom, Novell, Omni og SEP. For more information, visit www.liga.com. ]]> Astaro Presse Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0200 Sophos Broadens Security Portfolio with Completion of Astaro Acquisition http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/sophos-udvider-sikkerheds-portefoeljen-ved-at-afslutte-overtagelsen-af-astaro.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/sophos-udvider-sikkerheds-portefoeljen-ved-at-afslutte-overtagelsen-af-astaro.html Boston, US – Global IT security and data protection company Sophos today announced that it has...
2011/07/06
Boston, US – Global IT security and data protection company Sophos today announced that it has completed its acquisition of network security vendor Astaro. This acquisition will allow Sophos to deliver coordinated, best-in- class threat and data protection offerings from every endpoint to any network boundary. Organizations today face new challenges in protecting users and IT infrastructure from complex and targeted security threats; especially those that gain entry from across the Web or through new applications. As workforces become distributed across multiple offices, including the home, even basic security controls have become hard to update and enforce. Through this acquisition, Sophos will address the need for security solutions that provide threat and policy protection no matter where the user or company data resides. “Never before has the security and IT environment been so challenging to secure for our customers,” said Steve Munford, Chief Executive Officer, Sophos. “Together Sophos and Astaro have the ingredients to uniquely solve today and tomorrow’s increasingly complex security challenges while allowing IT to enable users to work more flexibly and embrace new devices and applications.” The acquisition, which was announced on May 6, 2011, will deliver an industry-first combination of endpoint protection with UTM. Once integration is complete, the Sophos portfolio of security products will:
  • Combine Astaro’s network security with Sophos’ threat expertise. The initial integration with the Astaro Security Gateway and Sophos Anti-Virus will bring real-time protection against malware using Sophos Live Protection infrastructure, a comprehensive architecture for real-time updates to users in offices anywhere around the globe, and Sophos Web protection, real-time blocking of malicious websites via SophosLabs extensive Web reputation systems; which classify over 50,000 infected Web pages every day.
  • Longer term, the integration will allow central management of anti-malware, Web and data control policies across endpoint, mobile and network enforcement points – including consumer-owned mobile devices and branch, home or remote offices. This will offer IT better visibility and control, whether the enforcement points are enterprise, consumer owned or located at a central, branch or home or remote office.
  • Upon completing Astaro partner certification, Sophos partners will have access to the full network security portfolio including unique capabilities for protecting branch offices, log management and a leading network security gateway available in any delivery model. Likewise, Astaro partners will have the opportunity to become Sophos partners and deliver a complete set of endpoint, mobile and gateway solutions to their customers.
“Both companies are pragmatic and appreciate the need to be simple and secure for target buyers,” wrote The 451 Group in a May 6th 2011 Deal Analysis1 , regarding the acquisition. “The disruptions in this market require bold moves. Sophos has made one.” “We founded Astaro with the mission of bringing network security products to organizations of all sizes and accomplished this goal by creating easy-to-use, Unified Threat Management solutions that addressed several facets of network security. However, as the threat landscape continued to evolve it became clear that gateway security alone would no longer be sufficient to effectively secure a network,” said Jan Hichert, Astaro co-founder and CEO, and now Sophos’ Senior Vice President and General Manager, Network Security. About Sophos
More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers. With more than two decades of experience, Sophos is regarded as a leader in security and data protection by top analyst firms and has received many industry awards. Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK.
1 “Sophos moves beyond the endpoint in acquiring Astaro” published May 6, 2011.

About Astaro

With over 60,000 installations worldwide, Astaro protects business, school, healthcare and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro combines the latest technologies in all-in-one solutions that are easy to deploy and manage. Distributed by a global network of certified partners, Astaro provides complete protection for headquarters, branch offices and data centers. Founded in 2000, Astaro, now a Sophos company, continues to be a leading vendor in the fast-growing market for Unified-Threat-Management. More information on www.astaro.com. About Liga Distribution Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, Eleven, GWAVA, Lexcom, Novell, Omni og SEP. For more information, visit www.liga.com. ]]> Astaro Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0200 Astaro to receive IT Security Certificate according to Common Criteria http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-modtager-eftertragtet-sikkerhedscertifikat-i-henhold-til-common-criteria.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-modtager-eftertragtet-sikkerhedscertifikat-i-henhold-til-common-criteria.html World’s first complete IPv6 packet filtering functionality of a UTM security solution that has been... Today Astaro Corporation, a leading Unified Threat Management provider, received the IT Security Certificate according to Common Criteria (ISO 15408) with the testing rigour EAL4+ by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The certificate with the identification number BSI-DSZ-CC-0696-2011 applies to the product Astaro Security Gateway V8 Packet Filter Version 1.000 / secunet wall 2 packet filter version 1.000, which has been developed by Astaro and secunet in a technological partnership. The Astaro Security Gateway V8 Packet Filter / secunet wall 2 packet filter is the firewall component of the UTM security solutions Astaro Security Gateway V8 and secunet wall 2. The certification is based on the Common Criteria version 3.1 for the security level EAL4+ and was accompanied by the accredited testing laboratory SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH situated in Bonn. The highest internationally, mutually recognized certification level EAL4 + requires in addition to an inspection of the development environment by the BSI also close scrutiny of the complete source code by independent experts. The IT Security Certificate therefore warrants to customers that security requirements created by Astaro are properly implemented and that the processes used in this case meet recognized standards. "We are very pleased that Astaro received this demanding and internationally recognized certificate. It shows once more that security and future technologies need not to be mutually exclusive," says Jan Hichert, founder and CEO of Astaro. With the certification of the product Astaro Security Gateway V8 Packet Filter it is world’s first complete IPv6 packet filtering functionality of a UTM security solution that has been officially accredited and approved. The certified packet filter will be delivered for the first time with Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.103 respectivly secunet wall 2 version 8.103.

About Astaro

Astaro offers the most complete and easy to use Internet security appliances available. Astaro’s award-winning products provide the latest protection with the best total cost of ownership. Software, hardware and virtual appliance offerings provide users the flexibility to meet a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Distributed by a growing worldwide network of more than 2,500 resellers, more than 56.000 Astaro installations protect business, school and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, offers free downloads of its products at www.astaro.com. About Liga Distribution Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, Eleven, GWAVA, Lexcom, Novell, Omni og SEP. For more information, visit www.liga.com.
]]> Astaro Presse Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:43:00 +0200 Sophos Acquires Astaro to Meet Demand for Complete, Layered Security Protection http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/sophos-koeber-astaro-for-at-efterkomme-efterspoergsel-paa-komplet-sikkerhedsbeskyttelse.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/sophos-koeber-astaro-for-at-efterkomme-efterspoergsel-paa-komplet-sikkerhedsbeskyttelse.html Combination to deliver the next generation of security solutions with the flexibility to protect... – May 6, 2011 – Sophos (“Sophos”), a global security leader, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Astaro, a privately held provider of network security solutions, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA and Karlsruhe, Germany. Businesses today face unprecedented challenges in protecting users and IT infrastructure from escalating complex security threats, especially those brought on by more mobile, roaming users, new application protocols, and distributed networks. There is a widening security gap for companies given the new rules by which users, businesses and IT operate and this acquisition answers unmet customer needs for better security coordination and effectiveness between users, applications and IT infrastructure. “The combination of Astaro’s comprehensive portfolio of network security solutions alongside our endpoint, mobile, and email and web threat and data protection capabilities will enable us to continue to deliver on our vision of providing complete security without complexity wherever the user and company data resides,” stated Steve Munford, Chief Executive Officer, Sophos.  The market for multi-function security appliances has continued to grow because organizations of all sizes want better protection against security threats and need to support their users and distributed workplaces in a comprehensive, easy to use, efficient way. According to IDC, the market for unified threat management was approximately $2 billion worldwide in 2010, with a CAGR of 13% 2010-2014 . Astaro, with $56 million in billings and 30% year over year growth in 2010, is the fourth largest dedicated unified threat management (UTM) provider, leads the market and has sustained fast growth due to its strong track record of innovation and robust portfolio of feature rich network security solutions. With over 56,000 installations in over 60 countries, Astaro protects business and government networks across the globe against IT security threats. The company currently has more than 220 employees in nine countries spanning three continents, including a significant presence in the EMEA region. “Demand for network security solutions with more comprehensive and high-quality protection is accelerating fast, and yet companies are struggling with the complexity of multiple security solutions to serve these needs,” stated Jan Hichert, Chief Executive Officer, Astaro. “We are excited to join forces with Sophos, as we share a common mission and passion for providing the most comprehensive security solutions that are also easy to use. Together, we will deliver to customers the ability to apply consistent security and web and application controls regardless of where the user is or where the network boundary may lie.” Customer and Partner Benefits of the Combination:

  • Industry-First Coordinated Protection Between Endpoint and Network: This transaction brings two leading complementary security portfolios together to deliver coordinated protection and policy between endpoint and network. By combining policy, security filtering and information known at the endpoint with the network, Sophos will be able to provide improved security and visibility along with integrated management and reporting.

  • Solutions Fuelled by Best-in-Class Threat and Data Protection and Web and Application Control: Solutions will offer complete protection to meet complex threats and malware challenges, especially from the web, applications and social engineering vectors that require full visibility and coordination, supported by SophosLabs and renowned malware and threat expertise.

  • Enriched Channel Offerings: The combination of Sophos and Astaro will offer partners a complete and differentiated range of security solutions and services to meet customer needs not answered in the market today. Partners can deliver coordinated threat and data protection, and policy from any endpoint to any network boundary with solutions that can be deployed in any way: software, virtual, appliance, via a cloud services platform and backed by security updates from Sophos Live Protection for real-time, high-performance protection for end users no matter where they are. 

1 IDC, Worldwide Network Security 2010-2014 Forecast and 2009 Vendor Shares, (IDC #225381), November 2010 Learn more
Read about Astaro Contacts:
Jennifer Torode, +1 (781) 494-5885, jennifer.torode@sophos.com, EDT
Torrey Fazen, Burson-Marsteller, +1 (617) 406-1651, torrey.fazen@bm.com, EDT

About Astaro

Astaro offers the most complete and easy to use network security appliances available. Astaro’s award-winning products provide the latest protection with the best total cost of ownership. Software, hardware and virtual appliance offerings provide users the flexibility to meet a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Distributed by a growing worldwide network of more than 2,500 resellers, more than 56,000 Astaro installations protect business, school and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, offers free downloads of its products at www.astaro.com.

About Sophos

More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers. With more than two decades of experience, Sophos is regarded as a leader in security and data protection by top analyst firms and has received many industry awards. Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com. About Liga Distribution Ligadistributes IT products in the Nordic as well as the Baltic countries focusing especially on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's considerable experience is an advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine a comprehensive technical knowledge with a thorough and specialized lnowledge of our products and their licensing models. Liga Distribution cooperates with vendors such as Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, Eleven, GWAVA, Lexcom, Novell, Omni og SEP. For mere information, besøg www.liga.com. ]]> Astaro Presse Wed, 11 May 2011 15:00:00 +0200 Astaro udvider sikkerheden i Grønland http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-udvider-sikkerheden-i-groenland.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-udvider-sikkerheden-i-groenland.html Grønlands Energi, Nukissiorfiit, har udvidet deres landsdækkende sikkerhedsløsning fra Astaro. De... København den 28. marts 2011 PRESSEMEDDELELSE En anderledes udfordring Nukissiorfiit opnåede komplet netværksbeskyttelse for hele deres netværk på tværs af Grønland med en Astaro Security Gateway 425 på den centrale lokation, 16 Astaro Security Gateway 120 apparater og 50 Astaro RED-bokse. Og fordi løsningen er yderst brugervenlig, kan den nu vedligeholdes fuldt ud in-house. Tidligere brugte Nukissiorfiit Novell Border Manager i en Novell-infrastruktur, indtil produktet blev udfaset. Med et hovedkvarter, 15 afdelingskontorer og 55 fjern-lokationer var det svært for det grønlandske selskab at opretholde et topniveau af Internetsikkerhed. “Kombinationen af Astaro Command Center til central håndtering, Astaro Security Gateways i vores hovedkontor og byerner og Astaro RED i bygderne har sparet en masse tid og vist sig at være en ekstremt fleksibel løsning”, siger Alu Petrussen, IT Manager hos Nukissiorfiit.
Besparelser er en ekstra bonus Vedligehold og daglige processer klares meget hurtigere gennem den centraliserede håndtering af de landsdækkende sikkerhedsinstallationer og den markant forbedrede netværkshastighed. Omkostningerne på IT-sikkerheden er blevet kraftigt reduceret, ved at hele den samlede sikkerhedsinfrastruktur kan håndteres in-house, og ved at al uvæsentlig trafik nu kan omdirigeres til billigere DSL-forbindelser. På grund af de særlige geografiske og tekniske forhold på Grønland er datatrafik nemlig dyrt. Datalinks baseres på radiokæder og satellit-uplinks, og internettrafik afregnes på volumen. “Vores overordnede slutmål var at begrænse omkostningerne til IT-support gennem en centraliseret håndtering af systemet”, siger Petrussen. “Astaro overbeviste os uden problemer pga. sin brugervenlighed, som gav os mulighed for at håndtere systemet helt selv.” Læs også: Nukissiorfiit Centraliserer IT-sikkerhed
Om Nukissiorfiit, Grønlands Energi Grønland spænder over 4000 km fra nord til syd med 17 byer og 60 bosættelser med mere end 55.000 indbyggere. Det er et selvstyrende land under Kongeriget Danmark. Nukissiorfiit er en af Grønlands største selskaber med over 400 ansatte. Deres primære opgave er at producere og distribuere elektricitet, vand og varme til 17 byer og 53 landsbyer. Firmaets vision er at udvikle miljøvenlige energikilder på den bedste og billigst mulige måde for samfundet og dermed mindske afhængigheden af olie.
Om Astaro Astaro forenkler netværkssikkerhed ved at integrere forskellige løsninger for netværk, web og e-mail-sikkerhed i en samlet enhed. På det hurtigtvoksende marked for Unified Threat Management beskytter Astaro Security Gateway mere end 100.000 netværk i 60 lande verden over. Astaro-produkter distribueres i et internationalt netværk af mere end 2.500 certificerede partnere, som tilbyder lokal support og service. Astaro har hovedkontor i Karlsruhe, Tyskland, og Wilmington, Massachusetts (USA).

Astaros partnere

Liga Distribution ApS distribuerer IT-produkter i Norden med særligt fokus på avanceret infrastruktur og sikkerhed. Gennem mere end 11 års tæt samarbejde med førende leverandører og deres partnere har Liga Distribution opbygget en omfattende og specialiseret viden om produkterne og deres licensregler. Liga Distribution ApS
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www.itq.dk]]> Astaro Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:07:00 +0200 Three new products from Astaro take IT security to a higher level http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/tre-nye-produkter-fra-astaro-loefter-it-sikkerhed-til-et-hoejere-niveau.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/tre-nye-produkter-fra-astaro-loefter-it-sikkerhed-til-et-hoejere-niveau.html With their latest products Astaro takes IT security to a higher level. The new products cover log... February 22. 2011 (Copenhagen) Astaro (http://www.astaro.com), the leading UTM provider, today introduced three new IT security solutions; Astaro Application Control, Astaro Log Management and Astaro Endpoint Security. Together the new technologies represent Astaro’s commitment to offering the next generation of Unified Threat Management solutions by providing IT security that extends beyond the perimeter, protects against modern threats and improves administrators’ visibility into network operations. Network configurations and the threat landscape have become increasingly complex, making it necessary for organizations to consolidate their IT security. Astaro has continued their approach of developing a more comprehensive approach to protecting company networks. “Since Astaro was founded over ten years ago, we have designed our solutions with the goal of simplifying IT security. We continually monitor security trends and solicit feedback from our customers so that we can anticipate the future needs of businesses,” said Jan Hichert, Astaro CEO. “This feedback from our customers and partners as well as our own research tells us that companies are looking for a more comprehensive approach to IT security. With innovation as the cornerstone of our business and product strategy we are prepared to offer this next generation of Unified Threat Management products.” As part of the commitment to innovation and offering comprehensive security Astaro will release three new products and features in 2011:
Astaro Application Control adds Next Generation Firewall capabilities that help IT administrators gain visibility into Internet usage, block unwanted applications like Facebook or Ultrasurf and prioritize Internet bandwidth usage. Astaro’s application control allows administrators to monitor which applications are being used and by whom. It can limit the use of productivity draining applications while allowing access to applications necessary for employees to fulfill their responsibilities. Astaro Log Management allows Astaro Security Gateway users to centrally store and analyse log data from all systems and applications. With its error tracking, policy protection and automatic alerts, it can reduce troubleshooting time by up to 80% while helping companies comply with PCI and other regulations. Astaro Endpoint Security adds Data Leakage Prevention that enables usage control of USB ports, DVD drives and other peripheral devices. Managed by a central Astaro Security Gateway, security agents can be easily enrolled to every device on your local network or even at remote locations. It includes comprehensive reporting features which allow IT administrators to analyse device usage and track the location of each machine in case of theft or loss. The user-friendly interface and the reporting options provide out company with a tool that helps us with our needs regarding Internet usage, VPN connections and web scanning, says Stefan Due, IT director at  TripleNine Fish Protein Amba. He continues:  "The great thing about Astaro is that we can add or remove modules as needed without having to invest in new hardware every time we acquire a new service." About Astaro Astaro offers the most complete and easy to use Internet security appliances available. Astaro’s award-winning products provide the latest protection with the best total cost of ownership. Software, hardware and virtual appliance offerings provide users the flexibility to meet a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Distributed by a growing worldwide network of more than 2,500 resellers, more than 56,000 Astaro installations protect business, school and government networks against IT security threats. Astaro, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, offers free downloads of its products at www.astaro.co.eu. About Liga Distribution Liga distributes IT products in the Nordic and Baltic countries with a special focus on advanced infrastructure and security. Liga's many years' experience is a great advantage for our partners in their daily sales work. We combine an extensive technical knowledge with a deep and specialized knowledge of our products and their licensing. Liga Distribution works closely with vendors such as Astaro, Avira, Coyote Point System, Cryptovision, Eleven, GWAVA, Lexcom, Novell, Omni og SEP. For more information, visit www.liga.com. Kind regards Dagmar Øye
PR & Communications Liga Distribution ApS
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do(at)liga.com]]> Astaro Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100 Astaro FullGuard kampagne 2011 http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-fullguard-kampagne-2011.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-fullguard-kampagne-2011.html Op til 100% rabat på hardware
1 års FullGuard: 2 x standard rabat
3 års FullGuard: 3 x standard rabat
5 års FullGuard: 100% rabat på hardwaren

Astaro FullGuard er en bundle, som indeholder komplet beskyttelse af netværket: Network, Web, Mail, Web Application og Wireless Security. Ved bestilling til orders@liga.com bedes angivet følgende kampagnekode: P2011-FGRLD
For yderligere information om kampagnen og oplysninger om Astaros partner program, kontakt Jens Nielsen jn@liga.com tlf. +45 26 20 95 06]]> Kampagne Astaro Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:34:00 +0100 Astaro announces strengthened security offering for SMEs http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-tilbyder-oeget-sikkerhed-til-smver.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/astaro-tilbyder-oeget-sikkerhed-til-smver.html Astaro Wireless Security, Astaro Web Application Security and Common Criteria EAL4+ application. Astaro, Europe’s leading Unified Threat Management vendor, today announced two key service updates through which it is strengthening its security offering for SMEs across Europe: Astaro’s new Web Application Security adds new functionalities to the Astaro Security Gateway which is in the core of Astaro’s security solution. Astaro Wireless Security augments any Astaro gateway with new wireless functionality. Finally the BSI has accepted Astaro’s application for Common Criteria EAL4+ level certification for the Astaro Security Gateway – a move the company made to prove the solutions against international standards. Astaro Web Application Security adds new functionalities to the Astaro Security Gateway. For the first time, IT administrators will be able to protect their web servers against nine of the OWASP Top 10 Risks without specialist training in this area. Features including a web application firewall, URL hardening, cookie signing and dual antivirus scanning will ensure that businesses’ web services and applications are secured from attacks such as SQL injection or Cross Site Scripting. Astaro Wireless Security, meanwhile, allows businesses to enjoy the flexibility and scalability of WLANs safe in the knowledge that they are protected with the same high level of UTM security that is in place for devices connected via LANs. Astaro’s solution allows for the creation of secure and reliable wireless networks in minutes, removing the need for the time-consuming reconfiguration of network switches. Centrally managed from within the Astaro Security Gateway for complete configuration, logging and troubleshooting, the solution seamlessly integrates all wireless zones into the security framework offering encrypted UTM protection for all wireless clients. Astaro Wireless Security also allows businesses to set up wireless guest Internet access immediately without compromising the integrity of the internal network. Finally, Astaro has also announced that the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has accepted the company’s application for a Common Criteria (CC) security certificate with assurance level EAL4+. The Astaro Security Gateway is now in the process of evaluation. As information technology plays an important role in modern societies and people depend more and more on the accurate functioning of IT systems, it is necessary that the security of such systems meets certain stringent requirements. The Common Criteria EAL4+ certification will provide Astaro’s customers with the peace of mind that its development process, products and services meet the highest internationally recognised standards of security. Gert Hansen, Vice President Product Management of Astaro, commented: “With the products we are launching today, along with our application for Common Criteria EAL4+ certification, Astaro is renewing its commitment to offering the highest levels of secure UTM infrastructures for SMEs across Europe. Our strengthened offering will provide businesses with the tools they need to operate effectively with a layer of security that protects them from the range of threats proliferating today. With the ‘plug and play’ usability our products bring we are becoming a one stop shop for SMEs who want security without the related complexities of configuration and set up.”]]> Astaro Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:19:00 +0100 No cut-backs on Wireless Security: Astaro Access Points Fully Integrate With Existing Security Policy http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/ingen-nedskaeringer-paa-traadloes-sikkerhed-astaro-access-points-integrerer-fuldstaendigt-med-eksis.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/ingen-nedskaeringer-paa-traadloes-sikkerhed-astaro-access-points-integrerer-fuldstaendigt-med-eksis.html Flexible placement options and quick deployment ensure secure and reliable wireless connectivity... Astaro Wireless Security offers the following features:
  • Quick Deployment: Thin access points (802.11n) allow the creation of secure and reliable wireless networks within minutes. Astaro Access Points are configuration-less and can be placed anywhere in your organization – no reconfiguration of network switches needed
  • Central Management: Complete configuration, logging and troubleshooting of all wireless zones are performed within the Astaro Security Gateway which acts as a wireless controller and offers a central view of all wireless clients.
  • Integrated Security: Seamless integration of all wireless zones into the security framework offers instant UTM protection for all wireless clients.
  • Strong Encryption: State-of-the-art wireless encryption and authentication standards ensure a secure wireless connection.
  • Secure Guest Internet Access: Setting up wireless guest Internet access is easy, without the risk of compromising the integrity of the internal network.
The use of WLAN has many advantages when compared to LAN. To install WLAN, no structural changes like drilling holes and installing cables are necessary. Wireless networks can easily be adapted and expanded as their topology is hardly influenced by their environment. WLAN allows employees to access important information via different mobile devices like laptops, smart phones and pads from anywhere within the organization, increasing efficiency and productivity. In addition to providing public hot spots and a comfortable guest Internet access, the deployment of wireless access points also allows the effortless connection of additional clients to the LAN. Despite those advantages, many organizations are reluctant to invest in a wireless network infrastructure, as existing solutions are expensive, complex and difficult to secure. “It is important to ensure that a wireless solution fits seamlessly into the infrastructure in place, especially into firewalls and other security systems,” said Gert Hansen, Vice President Product Management at Astaro. “But with existing solutions, this is hard work. As a result, companies either refrain from installing Wi-Fi altogether, or they use cheaper consumer access points. This can be dangerous for the business, as they provide a much lower level of security. Astaro Wireless Security protects all wireless clients with the same high level of UTM security that is in place for devices connected via LAN.” More information about Astaro Wireless Security can be found on:
http://www.astaro.com/solutions/wireless-security  ]]> Astaro Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:12:00 +0200 Upgrade Full Guard Bundle: Now Including All Five Subscriptions http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/opgradring-af-astaro-full-guard-bundle-nu-inklusive-alle-fem-abonnementer.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/opgradring-af-astaro-full-guard-bundle-nu-inklusive-alle-fem-abonnementer.html The new Full Guard Bundle now includes all available subscriptions for the Astaro Security Gateway... st 2010, the bundle contains all subscriptions that are available for the Astaro Security Gateway: Astaro Network, Web, Mail, Web Application and Wireless Security. And the best news: The price stays the same. The latest price lists now including the Full Guard upgrade keys as well as the new Wireless products are now available in MyAstaro. The new Full Guard Bundle can be used with Version 7 and Version 8 of the Astaro Security Gateway; however the new license model introduced in Q1 is prerequisite. Please note, Astaro Wireless Security is currently available only for Version 7, it will be available for Version 8 in the middle of Q4. Astaro Web Application Security is only available for Version 8. All customers that activated the previous Full Guard Bundle on or after April 1st 2010, will automatically receive an update to the new Full Guard Bundle. All other Full Guard customers can order an upgrade key. Alternatively, they can purchase a Full Guard renewal, which also instantly activates the two additional subscriptions. The renewal can be brought forward (remaining months will be added to the new bundle). More information about the upgraded Full Guard license can be found in our FAQ]]> Astaro Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:59:00 +0200 Astaro Wireless Security is ready to be ordered! http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/bestillinger-modtages-paa-astaro-wireless-security.html http://www.liga.com/en/news/news/article/bestillinger-modtages-paa-astaro-wireless-security.html You can now order the Astaro Wireless Security, which is due for launch this autumn, providing our... including details about pricing and ordering. We are very excited to expand our product portfolio to cover wireless security and provide you with many new business opportunities. We also hope that you are just as excited as us! Kind regards,
Your Astaro Team

What Does Astaro Wireless Security Consist Of?

Astaro Wireless Security is a new approach that dramatically simplifies the operation of secure and reliable wireless networks. It consists of Astaro Security Gateway's built-in wireless controller working together with our cost-effective access points AP 10 and AP 30.

In order to operate the Astaro access points, you will need a valid Astaro Security Gateway license with an active Wireless Security subscription, which is available for 1, 3, and 5 years.

For pricing information and product codes for the Wireless Security subscription and the Access Point devices, please download the particular pricelist from MyAstaro. An updated global Astaro pricelist will be available shortly.

Both for the Wireless Security subscription and the access points the usual discounts apply for software and hardware, respectively.

How To Start Ordering

You may place orders with your distributor starting today. The first shipment of access point devices will arrive by mid September 2010 and we will deliver those orders first - while stocks last. We are aware of some very urgent customer projects, and these orders will be given priority.

Special Early-Bird Promotion

All early-bird orders can take advantage of a special promotion, which will only be available until December 31st, 2010:

Order the Wireless Security subscription for 1, 3, or 5 years and you will receive the following access point devices without any costs:

  • ASG 110 or ASG SW-10 Users: 1 x AP 10
  • ASG 120 or ASG SW-25 Users: 2 x AP 10
  • ASG 220: 2 x AP 30
  • ASG SW-50 Users: 3 x AP 10
  • ASG SW-100 Users: 2 x AP 30
  • ASG 320 or ASG SW-250 Users: 3 x AP 30
  • ASG 425 or ASG SW-500 Users: 6 x AP 30
  • ASG 525 or ASG SW-1000 Users: 10 x AP 30
  • ASG 625 or ASG SW-unl. Users: 14 x AP 30

In order to take advantage of this promotion, please place an order with the following promotional code: PQ3.4-WIFI

How To Bridge The Time Of Waiting

Be ready for the official release of Astaro Wireless Security and use our information points below to familiarize yourself with the product, ensuring that you get a running start before the general availability!

Start scanning your customer base and identify possible projects. Customers will be happy to hear about the possibilities Astaro Wireless Security brings with it and may already want to start planning deployment scenarios for their business. As always, we will support you and your customers, helping to outline the best possible deployment for their infrastructure – call us for more details.

2 Minute Explainer

Watch our "2 Minute Explainer" and learn the most important aspects about Astaro Wireless Security and its benefits in no more than 120 seconds.


Astaro Wireless Security Datasheet

Prepare yourself for any customer query about Astaro Wireless Security. Download our data sheet, in which we have compiled all important information.


Astaro Website

All information about Astaro Wireless Security and about the Astaro Access Points can be found on our website as well.


Astaro Wireless Security Webinar

Sign up for our webinar and learn about how Astaro Wireless Security and its functionality can provide any business network with the crucial freedom of wireless access fully protected by UTM security - comfortably from your workplace!

Schedule: Friday September 17th 2010 at 2:00 pm CEST
Length: 60 minutes
Host: Martin Becker, Astaro Product Manager
Target Audience: End-users, partners, distributors and those interested in extending their network with wireless access points.

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