October 24, 1996
EMD Enterprises Wednesday announced the latest release of EMD Armor(TM) 95, the first Desktop Firewall(TM) system for Windows 95 based computer systems.
EMD Armor 95 provides Firewall features at the desktop level to increase and compliment a corporations security net by providing access protection and anti-virus detection to systems locally, connected over a network or while accessing the Internet or other on-line service.
EMD Armor 95 is the first product on the market to offer "peer to peer" security protection features for Windows 95 based networks while also providing protection for systems that attach to the Internet.
EMD Armor 95 is more then just a simple packet and port filtering product which can be easily tricked using packet spoofing techniques.
It provides system level protection that uses multiple verification procedures to qualify users as authorized before allowing any access to a system. These same principles are applied to the monitoring of program and other component access activities within an EMD Armor 95 protected system.
"Our goal was to create a security product that not only protects a computer from unauthorized users but also computer viruses and on-line threats. We have accomplished that objective with the release of EMD Armor 95," said Enrico DePaolis, founder and president of EMD Enterprises.
"Security concerns for corporations do not end at the desktop, that is why we protect the system not just locally but also while accessing a network or on-line service."
With the increase in Enterprise networking and Internet access, corporations and individuals need to secure and protect their information from on-line threats such as, hackers and viruses. Using EMD Armor 95 as your organizations security platform will allow you to control and enforce security policies throughout the enterprise.
Users of EMD Armor 95 will find its robust set of functions include 32-Bit VxD based security and anti-virus technology for maximum protection without system performance loss.
Other features include unlimited user setup and remote network user access and resource sharing control, as well as total control over Windows 95 subsystems like the Control Panel and its related subsystem applications. Those that use the Windows 95 Policy Editor will find that EMD Armor 95 provides an integrated, easy to use, front-end for making changes to the policy editor script files.
Password Access Control
Password propagation features make it easy to use a common password for EMD Armor 95, Windows 95 and network login connections. EMD Armor 95 places itself automatically in the Password Change list of the Windows 95 password control dialog. Password characteristics, expiration dates, login times, and uniqueness characteristics can be applied to individual user accounts easily.
Security Policy Enforcement
Smart access controls can be configured to only allow users with EMD Armor 95 installed on their systems to access your computer. This feature is the perfect way to enforce security policies within a network environment guaranteeing that users accessing remote network system resources are using a secured system as well.
Internet Protection Features
Internet hackers and viruses are prevented from gaining access to your system through the Internet Security Mode option that is easily enabled and disabled through a Windows 95 Task Bar icon. This mode can also be used to limit inherited access rights to possible virus infected or newly loaded programs that are running on your system locally or remotely.
ActiveX(TM), JAVA(TM), and web server "Cookies" can be prevented from having access to your system at anytime. "Surfing the Net" is now safer and more enjoyable with EMD Armor 95 on guard. Activating or deactivating these components is as simple as clicking your mouse button. Visit sites worry free with the knowledge that your system is protected at all times.
Anti-Virus Protection Features
An anti-virus scanner is provided to detect viruses which may already be on your system. Using the scanner and integrated anti-virus detection VxD's that EMD Armor 95 has built-in, will enable the user to customize the system to meet their individual or corporate anti-virus policy needs.
Guest User Access Control
Guest users locally, and over a network can have their own set of permissions configured to prevent them from seeing or using system information and resources.
Security Auditing
System activities can be monitored and maintained for individual users. An audit log is created detailing the information that is chosen at the time of system configuration showing just what is going on in the system while it is being accessed.
A fully working demo of EMD Armor 95 is available from the EMD Enterprises WWW Site at http://www.emdent.com. EMD Armor 95 - Desktop Firewall version costs $149.00 in single quantities with additional price breaks for site licenses and educational institutions.
Founded in 1985, EMD Enterprises is a leader in computer security software and network management products for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal computer users.
EMD Enterprises can be reached at 800/8989-EMD or 717/235-4423. Our FAX number is 717/227-9746 and our WWW Site URL is http://www.emdent.com. EMD Enterprises, EMD Armor, Desktop Firewall and Personal Firewall are trademarks of EMD Enterprises. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by their respective companies.