Vasco data security International Inc. announced that it expands its aXs GUARD product family. The aXs guard authentication appliance will be available worldwide through Vasco’s network of Vasco’s channel partners. The aXs Guard Internet Security Appliance will be distributed by Vasco’s certified resellers.

Vasco’s aXs Guard Authentication Appliance is a standalone DIGIPASS authentication solution, based on Vasco’s VACMAN core authentication platform. This easy to install, plug-and-play complete authentication solution is the ideal solution for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) that want to grant their remote users secure access to the company’s network without having to hire an army of IT-engineers to install and maintain the system.

Vasco’s aXs GUARD Internet Security Appliance provides a comprehensive and easy to use solution for every company wanting to secure its Internet related applications. Based on VASCO’s VACMAN authentication platform, the product offers advanced security functionalities such as anti-virus protection, spam filtering, intrusion detection, remote connection & SSL-VPN and many more.

The new aXs GUARD models will be available starting January 1, 2008.