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'''Check Point Integrity''' is an [[endpoint]] [[computing security|security]] [[software]] product developed by Check Point Software Technologies. It is designed to protect [[personal computer]]s and the [[computer networking|network]]s they connect to from [[computer worm]]s, [[Trojan horse (computing)|Trojan horses]], [[spyware]], and intrusion attempts by [[hacker (computer security)|hackers]]. The software aims to stop new PC threats and attacks before [[digital signature|signature]] updates have been installed on the PC. The software includes network [[access control]]s that detect and remedy security policy violations before a PC is allowed to connect to a network; [[application]] controls that block or terminate [[malicious software]] programs before they can transmit information to an unauthorized party; a personal [[firewall]]; an [[intrusion]] prevention system (IPS); spyware detection and removal; and [[instant messaging]] security tools. An administrator manages the security policies that apply to groups of [[user]]s from a central console and [[server]]. |
'''Check Point Integrity''' is an [[endpoint]] [[computing security|security]] [[software]] product developed by Check Point Software Technologies. It is designed to protect [[personal computer]]s and the [[computer networking|network]]s they connect to from [[computer worm]]s, [[Trojan horse (computing)|Trojan horses]], [[spyware]], and intrusion attempts by [[hacker (computer security)|hackers]]. The software aims to stop new PC threats and attacks before [[digital signature|signature]] updates have been installed on the PC. The software includes network [[access control]]s that detect and remedy security policy violations before a PC is allowed to connect to a network; [[application software|application]] controls that block or terminate [[malicious software]] programs before they can transmit information to an unauthorized party; a personal [[firewall]]; an [[intrusion]] prevention system (IPS); spyware detection and removal; and [[instant messaging]] security tools. An administrator manages the security policies that apply to groups of [[user]]s from a central console and [[server]]. |
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Check Point acquired the Integrity software as part of its [[acquisition]] of endpoint security [[start-up]] Zone Labs in 2004. The Integrity software, released in early 2002, was derived from the ZoneAlarm security technology and added central policy management and network access control functions. Integrity was integrated with network [[gateway]]s (the Cisco VPN 3000 Series) to ensure that a PC met security requirements before it was granted access to an enterprise network. |
Check Point acquired the Integrity software as part of its [[acquisition]] of endpoint security [[start-up]] Zone Labs in 2004. The Integrity software, released in early 2002, was derived from the ZoneAlarm security technology and added central policy management and network access control functions. Integrity was integrated with network [[gateway]]s (the Cisco VPN 3000 Series) to ensure that a PC met security requirements before it was granted access to an enterprise network. |
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Revision as of 15:21, 16 August 2006
Check Point Integrity is an endpoint security software product developed by Check Point Software Technologies. It is designed to protect personal computers and the networks they connect to from computer worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and intrusion attempts by hackers. The software aims to stop new PC threats and attacks before signature updates have been installed on the PC. The software includes network access controls that detect and remedy security policy violations before a PC is allowed to connect to a network; application controls that block or terminate malicious software programs before they can transmit information to an unauthorized party; a personal firewall; an intrusion prevention system (IPS); spyware detection and removal; and instant messaging security tools. An administrator manages the security policies that apply to groups of users from a central console and server.
Check Point acquired the Integrity software as part of its acquisition of endpoint security start-up Zone Labs in 2004. The Integrity software, released in early 2002, was derived from the ZoneAlarm security technology and added central policy management and network access control functions. Integrity was integrated with network gateways (the Cisco VPN 3000 Series) to ensure that a PC met security requirements before it was granted access to an enterprise network.
Demand for endpoint security grew in 2003 after the SQL Slammer and Blaster computer worms reportedly caused extensive damage, despite widespread use of antivirus software on personal computers. A number of destructive worms that followed, and the subsequent rise of spyware as a significant problem, continued to increase demand for endpoint security products. Data privacy and integrity regulations and required security audits mandated by governmental and professional authorities, along with infections and damage caused by guest PC access, have also prompted use of such security software.