Trial version also available for download

Hamburg, Germany. 16 December 2010 – gateProtect AG, the German-based provider of xUTM (extended Unified Threat Management) appliances, today announced that Version 3.0 of its VPN client is now available. It includes several enhancements compared to the previous version, such as support for hibernation mode and better handling of dropped connections. A trial version, valid for 45 days, can be downloaded from the company’s website at http://www.gateprotect.com/vpn.

V3.0 of gateProtect’s VPN client features several improvements compared to the previous version. These include enhanced support for hibernation mode in laptops, as well as improved handling of dropped connections and faster user interface response. In addition, the new version saves the position and size of windows, eliminating the previous version’s dependence on Microsoft Windows runtime libraries.

gateProtect’s VPN client supports both IPSec and VPN over SSL standards, enabling customers to provide multiple applications – such as terminal servers – via an SSL VPN tunnel. As the gateProtect solution uses X.509 certificates, VPN-over-SSL connections benefit from security standards similar to those of IPSec-based connections, yet with the significantly greater flexibility that VPN-over-SSL tunneling provides. The VPN client also supports the Single Click Connection developed by gateProtect. This lets users set up a VPN tunnel with just one mouse click, based on the configuration file exported from the firewall.

gateProtect
gateProtect Germany is a leading provider of IT security solutions in the area of network protection. Its primary products are xUTM appliance, firewall and client encryption systems.

Differentiators
Alongside their technical highlights, gateProtect products stand out from their competitors with their unique ease of use. gateProtect is a leading provider of UTM systems (Unified Threat Management) with an end-to-end implementation of the ISO NORM 9241 guidelines relating to ergonomic product design. With its innovative and patented eGUI® (ergonomic Graphic User Interface) technology and its Command Center, gateProtect again raises the bar for easier configuration and management of firewall systems for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). The eGUI® technology enables a significant increase in enterprise security as well as higher efficiency levels for ongoing system maintenance. This delivers lower operating costs for customers.