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Linksys Integrates Trend Micro™ ProtectLink™ Gateway Security into Linksys By Cisco Business Series Routers to Help Stop Spam and Web Threats
March 2008 by Marc Jacob
Linksys®, a division of Cisco, the leading provider of VoIP, wireless and networking hardware for consumer and small business environments, and content security leader Trend Micro Incorporated announced the availability of Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway for select Linksys by Cisco Small Business routers. This integrated solution of Linksys routers and Trend Micro software security service is designed to address key employee productivity concerns of small business customers through an easy-to-deploy, services-based offering.
Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway is a subscription-based service that can help mitigate spam, blocks unwanted email, and help prevent access to questionable websites that may contain malware or spyware. It adds a critical layer of security to Linksys by Cisco Business Series routers by helping to prevent viruses and other Web threats from entering into and damaging a company’s entire network. As a hosted security service, ProtectLink Gateway requires no additional software or hardware, and can be deployed on new or existing Linksys routers.
The Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway is an add-on option for Linksys by Cisco Business Series routers and will be immediately available beginning with the 10/100 4-Port VPN Router (RV042). The RV042 is an advanced, high-reliability Internet sharing network router solution designed for a number of small business needs. The device offers dual Internet ports for quick connection on an alternative Internet line to ensure constant connection should the primary line become disconnected. Both lines are designed to be used simultaneously to maximise bandwidth for added productivity.
Two other routers that will quickly follow with access to the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway capability include:
• The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN Secure (RVS4000) offers Gigabit networking to support high-bandwidth applications with standard security features including SPI Firewall, Intrusion Protection, and QuickVPN IPSec VPN tunnel support.
• The Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN (WRVS4400N) is a secure, high-speed wireless networking solution for growing businesses.
Studies have shown that 80 percent of email is unwanted spam that congests in-boxes and increases the potential for spyware to infect computer and networks. Another drain on employee productivity and network bandwidth is the access of questionable Web sites that may host malware and spyware. The combined Linksys by Cisco Business Series router and TrendMicro ProtectLink Gateway software solution help give small business customers a comprehensive security shield to improve employee productivity through spam blocking and URL filtering.
ProtectLink Gateway will include Trend Micro’s anti-spam, Web Reputation and URL filtering technologies:
• Anti-spam filters inbound email for spam, viruses, spyware, bots, phishing, and other malware.
• Web Reputation helps users determine which sites are safe to visit and blocks known unsafe sites.
•URL filtering blocks out inappropriate or non-work related Web sites that could expose employees to offensive Web content known to distribute malware.
Powering the Channel
Linksys has elevated the Linksys by Cisco Business Series products to specifically appeal to small business owners, high-growth industries or those organisations that merely want a comprehensive solution that can continually perform. Linksys relies on channel and distribution partners to provide end-users with solutions to help them seamlessly integrate or create their own networking requirements.
Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway brings additional channel revenue opportunities to Linksys Partner Connection participants. ProtectLink Gateway is offered as an annual subscription service so VARs and solutions providers can expand their services offerings via recurring services revenue.
– Pricing and Availability:
Linksys by Cisco Business Series routers with Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway will be available through select retailers, major distributors and channel partners. The 10/100 4-Port VPN Router (RV042) is currently available with an MSRP of £119.99. The ProtectLink Gateway subscription service is available on an annual basis beginning at a MSRP of £99.99 for the 5-user license (LBATMP05) and £399.99 for the 25-user license (LBATMP25).
