posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:42 PM
by
demiliani
Microsoft ISA Server 2004 Public Beta
Microsoft Corp. today announced that the
public beta version of
Microsoft® Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 is available for download.
ISA Server 2004 offers advanced application layer firewall, VPN and Web caching features that enable customers to maximize existing IT investments by improving network security and performance. Customers can download the beta version or order CD kits from
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/.
Customers will find that the beta version of
ISA Server 2004 delivers significant improvements in three key areas:
- Advanced protection. ISA Server 2004 raises the bar on application layer security capabilities through enforcement of comprehensive and flexible policies, and customizable deep-content inspection of protocols and network routing relationships.
- Ease of use. Simplified management tools and an enhanced user interface make the product easier for security administrators to learn and, ultimately, help customers avoid security breaches that can occur due to firewall misconfiguration.
- High performance. ISA Server 2004 is designed to provide the highest levels of security and application layer protection -- without sacrificing performance.