“Solsoft, Inc., the leading provider of policy management for
e-Business security, today announced a free security management
solution for the Linux community. To facilitate distribution the
company has entered into a worldwide partnership with MandrakeSoft,
one of the world’s leading Linux publishers. Called Solsoft
NP-Lite, the software is included with the Linux-Mandrake PowerPack
or Deluxe 7.1 operating system released last month. It is
available worldwide through MandrakeSoft and its distributors
(including Macmillan in English-speaking countries) as well as
directly from Solsoft.”
“As companies become increasingly aware of the need for
effective security to do e-Business, we wanted the Linux community
to be able to realize the benefits of protecting their networks
with our simple-to-use, yet comprehensive security management
solution,” explained Vic Langford, CEO and president of Solsoft.
“We decided to work with MandrakeSoft because their excellent
reputation and broad global reach allow us to quickly get our hot
policy management security solution into the greater Linux
community.”
“Solsoft NP-Lite is specifically developed for the Linux
community. With Solsoft NP-Lite, users can define, deploy, and
manage security policies for up to three interfaces on Linux
filtering devices, specifically Linux IP Firewall 2.0.x and Linux
IP Chains 2.2.x. This provides an excellent starter solution for
businesses using Linux based firewalls to secure a segment of their
network, and for Linux SOHO users connected via xDSL or cable
networks to secure their Internet connections. For specific
information about Solsoft NP-Lite, visit
www.solsoft.com/np-lite/.”