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GFI MailEssentials supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Jan 10, 2009 · London, UK

GFI announces that GFI MailEssentials, the no.1 anti-spam and anti-phishing software, now supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008. The latest build also supports the next generation in IP addressing, IPv6.

GFI model splits channel into three categories

Dec 22, 2008

Security software vendor, GFI, has remodelled its partner program in a bid to rationalise how it deals with resellers. Source: ARNnet (Australia)

Demystifying Event Logs

Dec 29, 2006

Put Event Logs To Work For Better Security & Compliance. While Event Logs are a rich information repository ripe with intimate details about network, application, and user events, many enterprises aren’t tapping this resource of performance and forensics information. Source: Processor

Tailor your mobile security plan for the iPod generation

Dec 26, 2006

Ever since the emergence of iPod back in 2004, GFI and other experts including Gartner analysts, Ruggero Contu and John Girard have been warning that iPods are a potential danger to the corporate network. Source: SC Magazine

Client Device Managers

Dec 13, 2006

Portable storage devices are handy, but they've helped render PCs and laptops much less secure. Shortly after the release of the Apple iPod, clever people figured out that in addition to storing music, the pocket-sized devices could be used to quickly siphon off programs and data from nearly any computer. Source: Windows IT Pro

GFI Software: Wenn die USB-Schnittstelle nicht zuverlässig verwaltet und effektiv überwacht wird, drohen Diebstahl von Unternehmensdaten, Einschleppen von Malware oder Raubkopien, Rechtsverletzungen, Produktivitätseinbußen

Dec 13, 2006

An interview with Andre Muscat, Product Manager for the Network Security products division at GFI Software, about the threads of portable storage devices. Source: All About Security

GFI MailArchiver 3.0 with Arabic End-User Interface delivers a virtually maintenance-free email archiving solution with powerful administration

Nov 23, 2006

Visitors to GITEX 2006 will get a first glimpse of GFI MailArchiver 3.0 with an Arabic End-User Interface, which, for the first time, will allow organizations using Microsoft Exchange the flexibility of automatically archiving all their emails in Arabic, English and other European languages. Source: Al Bawaba

Security firms clash over phishy e-mails

Nov 17, 2006

Banks and security experts cannot agree if it is safe for banks to use e-mail for communicating with their customers because the medium has been hijacked by criminals who try and fool online banking users into divulging their log-in details. Source: ZDNet Australia

An Emphasis On Partnerships: GFI Adds Training, Partner Relationship Management Portal To Give VARs A Leg Up

Nov 13, 2006

GFI Software has beefed up its channel program by adding solution provider training and an online partnership relationship management portal to help its VARs track and measure the effectiveness of sales campaigns. Source: CRN

Enterprises should deploy a multi-engine anti-virus approach to combat malware

Nov 03, 2006

A debate illustrating whether enterprises should deploy a multi-engine anti-virus to combat malware. Source: SC Magazine

GFI Augments Partner Program with Online Resources

Oct 26, 2006

GFI Software is trying to raise the bar for what value-added resellers expect of smaller ISV partners when it comes to online resources for lead management, product training and marketing Source: Redmond Channel Partner

GFI launches partner programme

Oct 19, 2006

Network and content security company GFI Software has released its partner programme for New Zealand. Source: New Zealand Reseller News

GFI launches fresh channel program

Oct 06, 2006

Security outfit GFI Software has launched a formal channel partner program complete with a new deal registration system and the promise of improved profit margins. Source: CRN (Australia)

The Fight Against Spam

Oct 02, 2006

MailEssentials is featured in an article about spam and phishing. As a potential solution the author recommends GFI MailEssentials as it eliminates the needs to install and update anti-spam software on each desktop. Source: The CPA technology Advisor

Sicherheit mit hoher Marge

Sep 14, 2006

Security specialist GFI has revamped it partner program and offers discounts of 20% and more for its resellers. Source: Computer Partner

GFI releases whitepaper on 'Pod Slurping ? The Mounting Threat to Your Network'

Sep 14, 2006

GFI, an international leader and developer of network security, content security and messaging software, has today launched a new white paper about the new and increasing threat of "Pod Slurping." The paper explores the threat posed by portable storage devices and considers security measures that should be implemented in addition to perimeter solutions such as firewalls and anti-virus software. Source: Carolina Newswire

GFI Software targets SME sales

Sep 11, 2006

Software has introduced a raft of changes to its global partner program to help its partners push deeper into the SME market. Source: CRN UK

GFI start Nederlands Partnerprogramma

Sep 04, 2006

Earlier this year GFI Software, a leading provider of network security, content security and messaging software, announced a shift to 100% channel sales. The company is now rolling out its partner program in the Netherlands. Source: CRN Magazine (Netherlands)

GFI Software plots Europe

Sep 04, 2006

In an article featured on IT Europa, GFI outlines plans to grow in the European continent having committed to clear up its channel strategy. Source: IT Europa

GFI fährt auf Distribution ab

Sep 01, 2006

GFI has successfully completed its channel shift to its new 2-tier channel model. Source: IT Business

GFI Looks to Channel to Sell SMB Products

Aug 29, 2006

GFI Software, the SMB-focused provider of network security, content security and messaging software, is looking to broaden its channel of Microsoft-focused value-added resellers and partners. Source: Redmond Channel Partner

Sicherheitsanbieter GFI stellt Vertrieb um

Jul 27, 2006

Major changes have taken place in GFI's channel business activities. Source: CRN Germany

GFI Tweaks Program To Reflect Its Lineup

Jul 14, 2006

As VARs seek out new partners and methods to meet the growing demand for increased security in the small-business market, GFI Software has restructured its channel program to attract more resellers. Source: CRN

Roundup: A Trio of Partner Program Enhancements

Jul 11, 2006

Demonstrating how crucial it is for IT companies of any size to establish a channel presence, a trio of vendors from various IT sectors have announced new or enhanced partner programs in the past few weeks. Source: VARBusiness

What's On Your Network?

Jul 07, 2006

Not only has there been a proliferation of IP-addressable devices on the network but also exponentially growing traffic thanks to Web-based applications. How many times has the enterprise network slowed to a crawl only to have IT discover that users have installed the trendiest bandwidth hog, such as streaming media and peer-to-peer networks trading music and movies? Or worse yet, thanks to vulnerabilities and bugs in popular communication apps such as AIM and Skype, many corporate networks are left open to attack. And if traffic on the wire weren't enough, add in wireless IP traffic. Source: Processor

Healthcare group heals Fax woes

Jun 30, 2006

The fax is far from dead for Melbourne-based Unified Healthcare Group (UHG) which has saved a "bucket load" of administrative and Telco costs by opting for a network and email integrated fax solution. Source: Computer World

GFI Takes its Partner Program to the Next Level

Jun 28, 2006

Building on the existing small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) channel strategy responsible for amassing thousands of global partners and more than 160,000 customers worldwide, GFI Software, an international leader and developer of network security, content security and messaging software, announced today several enhancements to its Global Partner Program to be rolled out regionally beginning in the Americas. The improved program will further help GFI partners resolve the security and messaging challenges faced within the SMB market. Source: Only4Gurus

Exchange & Outlook UPDATE, Exchange Edition--Digging Into Exchange UM

May 18, 2006

GFI Software announced GFI MailSecurity 10, a comprehensive email security solution. This release features a new antivirus engine, GRISOFT AVG, for a higher detection rate and faster response time to viruses. GRISOFT AVG adds to MailSecurity's library of virus scanning engines, bringing the total to five. Additionally, GFI MailSecurity features Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, which automatically notify administrators of quarantined email. Source: Windows IT Pro

GFI adds Grisoft’s antivirus engine to e-mail content filtering

May 11, 2006

Security company GFI Software Thursday announced an upgrade to its MailSecurity content filtering software that includes new antivirus features. Source: NetworkWorld.com

Feature-filled flash drives

May 05, 2006

If you've got a flash drive sticking out of a Universal Serial Bus port, chances are it has more data stashed on it than a couple of spreadsheets and photos of your dog. Thumb drives, keychain drives, USB flash drives or whatever you choose to call them long ago ceased to exist just for file storage. Source: Computerworld

Security tool ? GFI Network Server Monitor 7

Apr 24, 2006

GFI Network Server Monitor is a tool that enables network administrators to scan the network for software and hardware failures. It allows to detect issues and alert you before users report them. Source: hakin9

GFI produces software to stop insider attacks

Apr 11, 2006

Network security supplier GFI has produced software to help IT managers protect networks from insider attacks. Endpointsecurity helps to safeguard against viruses carried on mobile devices and data theft via portable storage, media and consumer electronic devices. Source: ComputerWeekly.com

Speed! Power! Looks! Fun!

Apr 11, 2006

Oddly enough, no one has come up with the perfect PC with the perfect operating system and the perfect applications that make everyone happy all the time. Crazy world. Source: PC Magazine

Portable storage devices invite big problems

Apr 10, 2006

Small storage devices are inexpensive, ubiquitous, easy to use ? and easy to lose. For business IT departments, that constitutes a potentially serious security problem. A $30 Universal Serial Bus Flash drive casually misplaced in a restaurant or airport lounge may contain sensitive data that can leave a company vulnerable to a rival, or a lawsuit. In one much-publicized case, a former employee of a major financial institution unwittingly sold on eBay a wireless handheld device containing an ex-employer's customer list. Source: SearchSMB.com

Inside Current Issue: Product of the Month

Apr 07, 2006

GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP offers phishing and spam protection at server level and eliminates the need to install and update anti-phishing and anti-spam software on each desktop. GFI MailEssentials offers a fast set-up and a high spam detection rate using Bayesian analysis and other methods ? no configuration required, very low false positives through its automatic whitelist, and the ability to automatically adapt to your email environment to constantly tune and improve spam detection. It also enables you to sort spam to users' junk email folders. GFI MailEssentials also adds key email tools to your mail server: disclaimers, reporting, email archiving and monitoring, server-based auto replies anti-phishing and POP3 downloading. Source: ITDefense Magazine

Endpoint security threats meet their match

Feb 28, 2006

While there is still concern for where laptops, PDAs and other mobile devices go when they are not linked to the network ? and the subsequent threats they could introduce later ? it is the more common devices that are starting to take center stage and raise eyebrows. Source: SearchNetworking.com

Tool defuses threats of portable data devices

Feb 23, 2006

Security firm GFI is updating its management tool for locking down portable storage peripherals to cover more mobile devices, including smartphones and handhelds. The product has also been renamed. Source: IT Week

Desktop & Server Security

Feb 01, 2006

Desktop protection is a bigger problem in small businesses than in large enterprises, because small outfits are less likely to have restrictive Web filtering or to be current on their antivirus (AV) and Windows updates. Source: PC Magazine