Cyberoam Launches Endpoint Data Protection

Cyberoam, the vendor of Identity-based Unified Threat Management Solutions, announced the launch of its Endpoint Data Protection suite to secure corporate data and manage IT assets. This suite extends Cyberoam’s security protection from the gateway to the endpoint, reinforcing its presence as a complete security provider.

The extensive use of removable storage devices and file sharing applications makes endpoints the most vulnerable areas with research statistics showing more than 50% data loss incidents originating at endpoints. The average total cost of a corporate data breach stands at $6.3 million and lost business accounts for 65% of breach costs, according to a study by the Ponemon Institute. Endpoint data protection is thus increasingly being recognized as the critical immediate step in cutting data losses and delivering immediate ROI.


Cyberoam’s Endpoint Data Protection suite fills the gap for a dedicated endpoint security solution with available solutions being highly priced and targeted at the enterprise segment. Supporting up to 3000 users, Cyberoam meets the data protection requirements of SMB and enterprise segments.

Says Tushar Sighat, Vice-President – Operations, Cyberoam, “Blended threats do not distinguish between the gateway and the endpoint to gain entry. With the launch of the endpoint data protection suite, Cyberoam will secure organizations at the gateway and the desktop, offering a single, complete security cover for organizations.”

Cyberoam’s Endpoint Data Protection suite consists of four modules - Data Protection and Encryption, Device Management, Application Control and Asset Management. With its policy-driven data protection and asset management, the suite delivers Identity and group-based policy control as well as activity logging to provide comprehensive control and visibility of data transfer over removable devices; applications; chat applications such as Skype, MSN and more; network sharing and printers.

Speaking about opening of new opportunities for channel partners, Sighat says, “Cyberoam is the first in India to offer Data Protection and Asset Management in a single solution, meeting customer demand for a comprehensive, easy-to-manage solution. Our endpoint solution opens a whole new opportunity for channel partners for revenue generation and expanding the customer base. In fact, a poll of our global partners revealed that 59% wanted endpoint data protection including asset management from Cyberoam in their portfolio.”

Even as Cyberoam offers comprehensive control with role-based access to removable devices and applications, its real benefits come in the form of high granularity in defining customizable whitelists and blacklists. User identity-based control over file handling, granular controls over data transfer based on user, group, time, file name, type, size, location, extending its controls outside the network in addition to creation of shadow copies ensures that Cyberoam delivers effective data security. Encryption and decryption controls of the file or removable device prevent data leakage either through loss of device or malicious transfer of data to unauthorized endpoints.

The Asset Management module for Windows enables organizations to take automated hardware and software inventory in addition to automating patch management, handling bug fixes across the network irrespective of the geographic location, allowing organizations to meet security compliance requirements.

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Cyberoam Appoints Techplus As Its New Distributor For Australia

Cyberoam, the industry leading identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) range of appliances from Elitecore Technologies, today announced the appointment of Techplus as its new distributor for Australia.

Techplus is a veteran distributor of IT Solutions with offices based in Sydney & Melbourne and is known for offering selected, best of breed products that are ahead of the changing nature of security threats in enterprises. Known for high profitability and extensive customer support, Techplus is all set to promote Cyberoam UTM through its widespread channel network in the region.

Cyberoam, with its patent pending Identity based technology, is one of the fastest growing network security vendors across the globe. It is the only IT security UTM Vendor that enables enterprises to get complete visibility into their user activities in the network. The partnership with TechPlus will enable Cyberoam to reach out to a wider section of its target audience among the existing UTM channel of TechPlus.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Alkesh Soneji, Country Manager, Cyberoam said, “More and more organizations in Australia are moving towards identity based network security. Cyberoam, being the only UTM player giving identity based security in true sense, is getting tremendous response. It was the right time for us to expand our distribution network. Techplus brings the expertise and experience required for the distribution of UTM Solutions. This tie-up will be a win- win situation for both of us and customers at large.”

Excited with the tie-up, “Techplus has always believed in carrying few but next generation products in its portfolio. We have been serving vendors and resellers since 1991. Cyberoam is one such vendor who has the perfect blend of unique product range and great support, which is required for partner's profitability and customer's satisfaction. With Cyberoam in our portfolio, we are able to provide more value to our partners' business and customer's security”

Cyberoam is completely a channel oriented company. Its strong R&D is backed by innovative marketing, sales and support initiatives like targeted road shows, training & education, certification programmes and 24x7 Support. Cyberoam has its presence in 70+ countries and is the recipient of 2008 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Emerging Network Security Vendor of the Year Award.

To Purchase Cyberoam Products visit http://www.cyberoamworks.com

Cyberoam-Utm Appoints Aca-Pacific As Distributor For Singapore

Cyberoam, the industry leading identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) range of appliances from Elitecore Technologies, today announced the appointment of ACA-Pacific as an authorized distributor for Singapore.

ACA Pacific Technology is an established IT Marketing and Value-Added Distribution Company since 1986. Serving the Asia-Pacific region for more than 20 years, their forte is in selecting and integrating the “Best-of-Breed” software and hardware to meet changing business dynamics.

Cyberoam, with its patent pending Identity based technology, is one of the fastest growing network security vendors across the globe. It is the only IT security UTM Vendor that enables enterprises to get complete visibility into their user activities in the network. Cyberoam UTM has a range of appliances that suit requirements of SOHO, SMEs & Large Enterprises.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Harish Chib, VP New Business Development, Cyberoam said, “ACA Pacific fits extremely well into our distribution strategy and will complement our support to customers in Singapore. Some of our local partners are increasingly asking for better, faster and more responsive support. By appointing a distributor of this caliber we are ensuring that their sales and logistical requirements will be met.”

Excited with the tie-up, Mr. Mark Gill, Managing Director of ACA Pacific Technology (S) Pte Ltd, said “We are truly excited to be appointed a Cyberoam Distributor. Cyberoam is rapidly gaining market share in the APAC region and we have always been instrumental in bringing established vendors to the market. Cyberoam, with its granularity in tackling the threats due to its identity based technology, is having an edge over other security solutions. We are confident that our channel partners will be really excited once they see the things this small appliance can do! “

Cyberoam is completely a channel oriented company. Its strong R&D is backed by innovative marketing, sales and support initiatives like targeted road shows, training & education, certification programmes and 24x7 Support. Cyberoam has its presence in 70+ countries and is the recipient of 2008 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Emerging Network Security Vendor of the Year Award.

To Purchase Cyberoam Products visit http://www.cyberoamworks.com

Spammers Attack Sourceforge Wiki Revealing Vulnerabilities Faced By User Content

Cyberoam, a division of Elitecore Technologies and the innovator of identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, today announced the Q3 2009 Internet threats trend report, prepared in collaboration with its partner, Commtouch. Among the top stories, Sourceforge.net, a popular download site for open source software, saw a search engine spam attack in its wiki subdomain, with keywords and inbound links leading to a specific pornography site.

The above incident could have as easily involved a malware hosting site, which puts the consumers of user generated content such as wikis at huge risk from threats where spammers hide inappropriate content deep inside the site URL while simultaneously using reputable domains/subdomains for getting a higher page rank.


Says Abhilash Sonwane, VP, Product Management, Cyberoam, “The proliferation of open source user generated content such as wikis has created new opportunities for spammers. Since, these projects run on collaboration and trust among a community, search engine bombers can misuse the open environment to fill up wiki-like pages with their own marketing promotional links and use reputed domains/subdomains to rank their page higher. The presence of malware hosting sites only aggravates the problem.”

Also, in the report, the current financial crisis and the debate around health care reform in the US have made Americans an easier target for 419 scammers. One of the more creative examples seen by Cyberoam was in an ironical message that appeared to be from the “F.B.I.” explaining to the recipient that he or she has been targeted for a 419 scam and they have recourse to quick retrieval of funds. Another email touted bogus low-cost health insurance coverage for recipients with a working unsubscribe link for deception.

Another major highlight of the report was regarding higher-than-average spam levels which shot up to an astonishingly high 97% in July. Pharmacy spam continues to be at top spot where spammers are using innovative ways to bypass content and human filters, such as masquerading their spam through Facebook messages. There was also an outbreak of Google Spreadsheet spam, where a pharmaceutical spammer used Google Spreadsheets for URL redirection, seeing that such applications are typically trusted by anti-spam filters.

For the 2nd quarter in a row, Cyberoam saw spikes in email-borne viruses not caught by major anti-virus engines. Out of these, two particular viruses Mal-Bredo A and Mal-Behav 340 saw distribution of over 10,000 distinct variants. Sites in the “Health and Medicine” and “Sex Education” category topped the list of sites manipulated by phishing schemes. Brazil continues to remain the zombie hotspot accounting for nearly 19.7% of global zombie activity.

Cyberoam uses the Commtouch RPDTM technology to analyze large volumes of Internet traffic in real-time. Unlike traditional spam filters, it does not rely on email content, so it is able to detect spam in any language and in every message format (including images, HTML, etc.), non-English characters, single and double byte, etc. Its language and content agnostic nature enables it to provide effective spam blocking capabilities. Cyberoam incorporates this technology within its unique identity-based UTM appliances, which deploy user identity-based functionality across all of its features. A departure from traditional IP address-dependent solutions, Cyberoam determines precisely who is doing what in the network, providing IT managers with stronger policy control and clearer visibility of activity.

To Purchase Cyberoam Products visit http://www.cyberoamworks.com

Cyberoam Utm Boosts Its Presence In Bangladesh With New Partner Appointments

Cyberoam, a division of Elitecore Technologies and the innovator of identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, today announced its breakthrough entry into the emerging security scene in Bangladesh with two key partner appointments - Computer Source Limited was chosen National Distributor and Data Edge, Premier Partner for that country. These joint ventures were made due to recent analyst indications that there is a huge potential demand for UTM security products in Bangladesh, especially from the BFSI and Government verticals.

Computer Source Limited (CSL) is the largest technology distributor of Bangladesh and a leading technology, sales, marketing and logistics company. CSL focuses on bringing state-of-the-art computing technologies to its customers as per the highest international standards. Data Edge, in turn, has a deep rooted domain knowledge in the BFSI sector with highly successful implementation of core banking projects. Accordingly, Cyberoam combines the vast experience of these two major IT vendors to bring its unique offering of identity-based security solutions for targeted end customers.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Tushar Sighat -VP - Operations said “Computer Source Limited and Data Edge are at the forefront of the technology market in Bangladesh for distribution of specialized IT products. Cyberoam being a next-generation security product needed a distribution platform that had the desired amount of skills set and experience required to handle our technology. Both companies are a perfect fit for our business model of unified security, and with their expertise, we would surely be able to reach out to the emerging market in Bangladesh."

Excited about its appointment as National Distributor, the spokesperson of Computer Marketing Company, Bangladesh said “CSL has always partnered with leaders of technology & expertise. Cyberoam being the only provider of identity based UTM products is indeed the leader in its own category and CSL is glad to provide one more innovative product range to business partners in Bangladesh.”

Mr.Alauddin A.Majid, Chairman of the Board of Director, Data Edge said, “We are very pleased to add Cyberoam UTM products to our security portfolio. Considering the sheer amount of requests we receive from our banking and IT customers for a low maintenance, all-inclusive security solution, Cyberoam UTM is the perfect match for our customer requirements.”

The recent surge in interest in UTM products in Bangladesh can be attributed to the rapidly evolving threat environment faced by enterprises which consists of blended and insider threats. Cyberoam, with its patent-pending identity-based security paradigm, is one of the fastest growing network security vendors. It is the only IT security solutions provider that enables enterprises to get complete visibility into their user activities in the network.

To Purchase Cyberoam Products visit http://www.cyberoamworks.com

Cyberoam’s thorough investigation of hotel reservation scam emails from senegal

Cyberoam, a division of Elitecore Technologies and the innovator of identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, has reported a variation of the 419 scam email, with potentially unsafe consequences for recipients. Disguised under hotel bookings and ostensible conferences in Dakar, Senegal, these emails easily passed through anti-spam filters which prompted Cyberoam to conduct a thorough investigation. Probing into their source and authenticity has led to the confirmation of a major fraud.

Cyberoam had initially responded to an email by “Global Aid Organization (G.A.O.)”, a purportedly Washington DC, USA-based charity that was to schedule a worldwide conference on human trafficking in Dakar, Senegal between 24th-27th August, 2009. No such organization could be traced by search engines even though the email contained what appeared to be a legitimate website. The email IP address was subsequently traced to Dakar, Senegal instead of Washington DC.

In order to lure recipients, the senders scheduled a free initial conference in USA between 17th-20th August, 2009 supposedly with round trip air tickets, meals and accommodation. Recipients were also told they wouldn’t get a US visa without first making a down-payment for the hotel reservation in Africa. The follow-up emails by “hotels based in Senegal” carried tariff cards and registration forms. Phone numbers and website details were also included, all of which later turned out to be fraudulent.

Says Abhilash Sonwane, Vice President – Product Management, Cyberoam, “The most worrying aspect of this entire scam is that they want you to furnish your precise passport information in their registration forms –passport number, name as in passport, photo, date of birth, address; all useful details for organized crime syndicates that are behind fake passports and identity theft.”

Cyberoam has found the following additional evidence to confirm the fraudulent intention of G.A.O. and participating hotels.

1. The websites used for G.A.O, www.globalaidorganization.4-all.org and the hotel www.faidherbedakarhotel.xu.am are hosted on free subdomains 4-all.org and xu.am, both extremely popular with spammers. Hotel Faidherbe happens to be a real hotel in Dakar, Senegal impersonated by the scammers This is the reason these websites never show up on search engines. What’s more, these scammers have the nerve to display seemingly genuine websites to pull their deception. Genuine websites always use a paid domain.
2. After calling G.A.O. on its Washington D.C. phone number, someone from their office confirmed they were located in Washington D.C. However, there was a clear mismatch in the given area code, 516, as it was based in Long Island, Nassau County, New York. Both hotel phone numbers for Senegal turned out to be invalid.
3. There was huge mismatch in currency rates used for Hotel tariff card shown in both Euros as well as Senegal’s currency, CFA. Whereas 1 Euro is pegged at 655.97 CFA, the tariff card described 65.000 Euros as equivalent to 43.000 CFA.
4. All emails used free webmail providers that are generally popular with spammers, ikiz.net, post.com and mail.com. Also, one of the email sender name fields – “Faid herbeeda" faidherbedakarhotel@ikiz.net contained a spelling typo.
5. The organizers sought to bring delegates to the US by petitioning the embassy in their host country for an H2B visa which happens to be an “employment” visa, not one used for attending conferences in that country.

Adds Mr. Sonwane, “After Cyberoam thoroughly completed the scam investigation, we were not surprised to find out that the only thing genuine about the scammers was the wire transfer details for sending hotel reservation money. The Swift code used belonged to the actual CBAO bank, based in Senegal. However, as expected, an individual was the beneficiary for the funds to be received, not any real organization called G.A.O.”

As in all other scam emails, a little bit of caution pays for one to avoid playing into the hands of the scammers. What is troubling is the fact that these scammers are now using perceived credentials of international humanitarian organizations and look-alikes of actual hotels to appeal to recipients emotions, and trick anti-spam filters.

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Leading Analyst Firm Positions Cyberoam Utm As A "Visionary" In Magic Quadrant

Cyberoam, a leading vendor of Identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, was positioned as a ‘Visionary’ by Gartner in its July 2009 Magic Quadrant for SMB Multifunction Firewalls*. The Magic Quadrant evaluated twelve vendors based on their ability to execute and completeness of vision.

The worldwide SMB multifunction firewall market is forecasted by Gartner to grow at CAGR of 20% to 25% through 2012. In this highly competitive market, according to Gartner Analysts, Adam Hils and Greg Young, "Differentiation comes in the form of integration among security features, licensing flexibility, management console/reporting, and pricing."

“In my opinion, being positioned as a Visionary by Gartner is recognition of our unique identity-based security,” says Hemal Patel, CEO - Elitecore Technologies, the vendor of Cyberoam. “It comes at a time when awareness of insider threats and their subsequent loss to organizations has reached crucial momentum. Cyberoam continues to be the first to address customer’s critical pain points and is committed to offer advanced and high performance security,” he adds.

Cyberoam’s Identity-based network access and control gives visibility into ‘Who is Doing What?’ in the network and controls the individual user activity. Further, its multi-core technology offers high performance and scalability for rapidly growing SMBs. It also offers ease in deployment and operation, meeting the requirements of SMBs who lack dedicated IT resources to manage security.

“Cyberoam has expanded its presence both in terms of product segment and geography. While its expansion into the US and European markets has strengthened its global presence, introduction of the easy-to-manage and cost-effective CR15i solution has enabled it to grow in the SOHO segment,” says Hemal Patel.

ICSA-certified Cyberoam is the first Active-Active High Availability certified firewall too. With CheckMark and VPNC certifications under its belt, Cyberoam has its presence in over 55 countries and is the recipient of 5 star rating from SC Magazine continuously for its award-winning range of Identity-based UTM appliances.

To Purchase Cyberoam Products visit http://www.cyberoamworks.com