PRODUCT NEWS

Virus detection for Banyan Vines

S ophos is launching its virus detection software, Sweep, for Banyan Vines. As with other Sweep

server p la t fo rms , the Sweep for Banyan Vines incorporates InterCheck client/server technology which provides online virus checking of floppy disks, Intemet downloads etc. The product can run centrally on the Vines server and virus checking is transparent to users. Evaluation copies of the product for Banyan Vines can be d o w n l o a d e d f rom S o p h o s ' f tp s i te ( f t p . s o p h o s . c o m / p u b / e v a l u a t o i n / s w e e p ) or from www.sophos.com.

For further information contact Petra Duffield, Sophos, on." +44 1235 544031.

Distinct security levels within separate windows

T he Santa Cruz Operation ( S C O ) and SecureWare have launched a commercial product to allow users

to run Unix, MS DOS and MS Windows 3.1 applications

"Unix, MS DOS and MS Windows 3.1 applications at distinct security levels"

at distinct security levels within separate windows on a single desktop. The product, known as SCO CMW (Compartmented Mode Workstation) 3.0, allows organizations to use of f ice automat ion p r o d u c t s such as w o r d p r o c e s s o r s , spreadsheet packages and

d a t a b a s e a p p l i c a t i o n s in one w i n d o w wh i l e simultaneously running secure applications in other windows.

The Multi-Level Secure (MLS) operating system offers organizations and businesses with critical security env i ronments , such as mili tary, diplomatic and intelligence an MLS operating system, MLS network and MLS graphical user interface. The product is available both in single-user desktop and multi-user server versions, and is currently under evaluation for certification to E3/F-B 1 functionality at the E3 assurance level with the UK's ITSEC.

For further information, contact Helen Jefferies, SCO on: +44 1923 816344.

Anti-virus software from the Internet

S econd Sight's recently launched, anti-virus software InVircible can now be downloaded from the Intemet.

Available at no cost in 'sentry' mode, this version has full detection capabilities to allow users to determine if their system has been subjected to viral attack. Repair capabilities are available in the full suite which costs £375 for the single-user version. Because this uses generic detection, users are not reliant on their suppliers to have the particular virus in their database, therefore, t hey do not need to s u b s c r i b e to r e g u l a r upda tes . The sys tem is compatible with operating e n v i r o n m e n t s w h i c h execu t e DOS p rog rams from v3.30 and higher.

"allow users to determine if their system has been subjected to viral attack"

These include OS/2 and Windows DOS sessions within NT, WfWG and Windows 95. They also include networks such as NetWare, NT Advanced Server, Pathworks, LAN Manager, Lantastic and Banyan. The manufacturer also claims that the product can detect macro viruses such as WinWord.Concept.

The p r o d u c t is a v a i l a b l e on http://www.second-sight, co.nz/ssl. For further details, contact Second Sight UK Ltd on: +44 1865 821811.

Updated version of Enforcer

p recise Publishing has announced the release of version 3 of its disk authorization package the

Enforcer. New features include: StretchIT which is a new utility that can identify and expand compressed files. This allows third-party anti-virus scanners to efficiently scan inside documents. Challenge Response allows a system administrator to remotely allow access to any disk. Real-time file protection allows any drive directory or individual files to be marked as protected. The product also offers Windows 95 suppor t and C D - R O M authorization and generic word virus protection.

For further information, contact Precise Publishing on: +44 1384 560527.

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