Notícias
Junio 2011
WatchGuard Libera la versión XCS 9.2
WatchGuard XCS 9.2 Being Launched Today
As part of our ongoing
efforts to improve the effectiveness and
usability of WatchGuard XCS appliances to protect
from new spam techniques, simplify
management and administration of the product, provide stronger data loss
prevention, and improve web security features, WatchGuard
is pleased to announce the availability of XCS 9. 2. The availability of this
newest version of the software is being announced today to WatchGuard
customers. This update includes:
Ease of Use: Management
Made Easy
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Enhanced Installation Wizard:
Web configuration added to Installation Wizard when XCS Web Security
subscription is licensed
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New Frequent Tasks Screen:
provides access to common configuration and management tasks; ensures
fool-proof setup and fast access to frequent management tasks
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DLP Wizard: accessible via
Frequent Tasks screen, the new DLP wizard guides customers through essential
configuration steps to provide ability to set up DLP rules in minutes; a great get-started
tool for customers who want to put the XCS DLP functionality to use
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QMS Wizard: provides
fool-proof integration with WatchGuard QMS;
note: QMS must be set up BEFORE using the wizard
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Attachment Control
Simplification: attachment control enhancements reduces number of steps
required to set up attachment control features and provides ability to set
multiple controls from a single UI
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Message Details Page
Redesigned: enhanced visibility into message details with graphical
display of scan results and message disposition actions; ability to allow or
block senders or domains directly from message details page
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New Message Tracking Tool:
new system variable allows queue ID of a message to be inserted into
notifications and annotations; provides ability to track messages back to their
origin for compliance and audit purposes
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Internationalization of Attachment
Names: XCS supports internationalization of attachment names in message
database views, including message history, message details, logs and reports,
providing customers with enhanced protection to control international
attachments
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Multiple Software Updates
Management: customers can install or remove multiple software updates at
the same time; XCS determines any software dependency issues and installs/removes
the updates in the proper order, hence taking the guess-work out of managing
new releases and ensuring customers have the most current XCS security
protection
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Default Message History and
Summary Reporting Days Extended; new default values for XCS reporting
configuration are message history: 14 days, and reporting summary:
62 days
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Web Bandwidth Dashboard and
Report: Web Bandwidth Usage visibility now appears on the Web Summary
Dashboard as well in the Web Analysis Report
Expanded Spam Protection
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Spam Rules: New
signature-based anti-spam extends spam protection beyond knowledge-based
learning system; provides proactive protection from new variants of spam,
ensuring customers are always protected from latest spam and phishing attacks
Improved DLP Protection
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Content Rules Enhancements:
new granular DLP tools for more complex privacy & compliance requirements,
including:
ü Per-Rule
Notification: provides mechanism to allow notifications on a per rule
basis, providing enhanced visibility into compliance violations
ü Expanded
“In-Dictionary” Match: customers can now scan content for
“In-Dictionary” match, providing users with the ability to apply
terms within dictionaries to content rules within content scanning conditions
ü Nested
Rules: customers can now nest rules within one another; can create any
number of groupings and apply nested conditions within each grouping
ü “Not”
Option for Content Scanning Rules: “Not” option has been
added to the available list of conditional operators within XCS content
controls, expanding the list to now include AND, OR, and NOT
XCS Web Enhancements
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New XCS Web Proxy: provides
improved stability and performance
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FTP Scanning: can now scan
FTP traffic that is passed over HTTP, providing stronger protection from web-based
threats
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Uncategorized URLs: ability
to block uncategorized URLs with a simple checkbox, protecting users and the
network from uncategorized URLs that contain potentially inappropriate or
potentially harmful content
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Bypass URL Categorization Scanning:
allows customers to specify web domains that bypass URL categorization; can
create list of websites to make sure they are not blocked by URL categorization
to ensure that trusted sites are never blocked
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Ability to disable HTTP OCF and
Content Scanning: customers can now enable or disable OCF and content scanning
independently for inbound and outbound web traffic
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Flush URL from Web Cache:
problematic URLs can be flushed from the web cache if they do not load or
refresh properly, providing a frustration-free end user experience
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Web Caching Improvements:
new enhancements including preview scanning, early response, client request,
and policy caching improve scanning efficiency
Migration to 64-Bit OS
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With XCS 9.2, we have migrated to
a 64-bit OS which provides our customers with enhanced protection, as well as
faster performance of their XCS appliances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do all XCS customers need to upgrade to XCS 9. 2?
How do XCS customers obtain the 9.
2 release?
When will updated documentation be available on our website
and on the LiveSecurity portal?
Where can I obtain further information about what is new in
the XCS 9.2 release?
Do all XCS customers need to upgrade to XCS 9. 2?
WatchGuard
XCS 9. 2 is a major feature release which provides many
benefits improved protection for our XCS customers, as well enhanced
administration tools. If your XCS customers wish to take advantage of any of
the features listed above, or those mentioned in the Release
Notes, they should upgrade to version 9.2. Please encourage your
customers to read the Release
Notes before they upgrade to understand what's involved.
How do XCS customers obtain the 9.2 release?
WatchGuard
XCS customers who have a current valid LiveSecurity
Service subscription can obtain this update without additional charge by
downloading the applicable packages from the LiveSecurity
Software
Downloads page, which also includes clear installation instructions.
Because this is a major release and not an update, the software will not
automatically be downloaded onto the XCS device. All customers should be
encouraged to read the full Release
Notes for full instructions on how to obtain the release. As
always, if a customer needs support, please encourage them to enter a support
incident online
or call our support staff directly. When the customer
contacts Technical Support, they will need
to have their registered Product Serial Number, LiveSecurity
Key, or Partner ID available.
When will updated documentation be available on our
website and on the LiveSecurity portal?
The XCS 9.2 release notes, user manual, and updated
datasheets will be made available on our site later today, as soon as the
software is taken live by our IT Dev team.
Where can I obtain further
information about what is new in the XCS 9. 2 release?
The Release Notes contain full details of enhancements included in XCS 9.2. Also, an XCS 9. 2 presentation
prepared by our Training team is available for internal use that outlines what’s new in this release, including enhancements that improve ease of use, new functionality and enhancements, as well as information regarding how to install the software upgrade.If you have
any questions about this release, please do not hesitate to contact me.