Comguard unveils a new range of security solutions from gateProtect in India

Top Quote Dubai based value added distributor, Comguard, announced the launch of new range of security products from gateProtect. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) May 23, 2013 - Mumbai: Comguard India, a part of Spectrum Group of Companies, Dubai, and a leading value added distributor of global networking and security products and voice & data distributor, announced the launch of new network solutions from gateProtect called Secure Web Gateway, in India. In addition, gateProtect, the German IT security specialist, recently completed the internationally recognized EAL4+ certification under Common Criteria, which is the most important international security standard for IT security products. Level 4+ is the highest possible level of evaluation for IT security products that are available in the market.

    The new network solution called gateProtect Secure Web Gateway is targeted at enterprise sector. The solution comes integrated with open source CMS WebGUI. It creates an additional security layer in the network of enterprises and enables "timely response to threats".

    "Secure Web Gateway is a combination of innovation and engineering designed to counter the IT security threats that enterprise face today. We are glad to introduce the security solution in Indian market and provide our partners and their customers with the finest protection against any IT security threat." said Mr. Harish Rai, Country Manger-India Operations, Comguard.

    According to Comguard, number of security concerns arise while working on cloud, web based applications and social media interactions. gateProtect secure web gateway indentifies and curbs unwarranted data traffic allowing an organization to monitor social media. It integrates with WebGUI and features a multi-admin concept that can also address fast - advancing 2.0 threats. Thus, it not only saves time but also eliminates errors while facilitating work for administrators. It supports Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) which is an added advantage.

    "We will soon introduce the third generation of gateProtect firewalls GPZ 1000, GPZ 2500 and GPZ 5000 in the market. The products feature "redundant components for maximum security together with top stability and performance", added Harish Rai.

    "This is our new array of next generation security solutions. All our products have been designed to serve the purpose of enterprise sector. We are sure it will prove beneficial for our channel partners and customers both," said Suresh Venkatraman-Channel Manager, gateProtect.

    The new range gateProtect firewalls and security solutions will be available through Comguard across India.

    About Comguard:
    ComGuard, India is a part of Spectrum Group of Companies, which is a synergy of Spectrum Training, ComGuard Distribution, ComGuard Value Business, Psilog International, Spectrum Network Solutions (India) ComGuard (India) & F1 Infotech (Hospitality Solutions). With offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Tunisia, Singapore, Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, over 200 highly skilled professionals supporting the group initiatives, Spectrum Group has truly emerged as one of the top ICT players in the region.

    ComGuard started its operations in India in 2009 as a niche network and security technology distributor. With a product portfolio that is studded with world class IT vendors like WinMagic, gateprotect , Damballa, WildPacket, Accunetix, Array Networks, BlueCat Networks, GFI, InfoWatch, Sand Paawa, ComGuard has supported project requirements of leading enterprises in the Indian region. It has also now added a new Data & Voice vertical to its existing portfolio, where Comguard is a Distributor for Patton, DVAR Partner for Arista Networks and Service Partners for Brocade and CA Technologies. Leveraging on in-house technical support resources and strong channel support, Comguard has been recognized for its dedicated and sustained efforts to add value to its distribution role. As a Value Added Distributor, ComGuard has created a niche for itself in the product distribution space, through its strong channel support, in-house technical support and inherent strength in infrastructure and customer service skills.

    About gateProtect
    gateProtect AG Germany has been a leading, globally acting provider of IT security solutions in the area of network security for ten years. The comprehensive unified threat management solutions for mid-sized companies, the next generation firewalls for highest security requirements in large companies and the managed security systems from gateProtect guarantee reliable network security. To minimize the risk of operator errors, gateProtect has developed the eGUIŽ interface concept. The patented eGUIŽ technology (ergonomic Graphic User Interface) and the Command Center based thereon for the configuration and administration of firewall systems for managed security service providers (MSSPs) increase the factual security in companies and allow for an efficient ongoing maintenance of the systems.

    Reputable companies and institutions in more than 80 countries are among the users of about 23,000 installed licenses worldwide. Since 2010, gateProtect has been listed in the renowned Gartner "Magic Quadrant" for UTM firewall appliances in the SMB market. For the easy handling and comprehensive security of the UTM firewall solutions, gateProtect was the first German company to be awarded the Frost & Sullivan Excellence Award. The gateProtect firewall packet filtering core has furthermore successfully gone through the EAL 4+ certification process under Common Criteria at the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

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