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Shavlik Technologies, LLC Shavlik Technologies Announces EnterpriseInspector 2.1 Leading Security Assessment and Remediation Solution Offers Greater Time-Saving Benefits for Busy IT Professionals St. Paul, Minn. (December, 2002) – Shavlik Technologies, LLC (www.shavlik.com), a leading provider of security vulnerability assessment and remediation tools for the Microsoft platform, today announced the immediate availability of EnterpriseInspector 2.1. This new automated software solution offers greater threat detection, reporting and support capabilities, saving time and headaches for busy network administrators and security professionals. EnterpriseInspector 2.1 is built on the same technology found in Microsoft’s popular security tools: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and HFNetChk, both developed by Shavlik Technologies. Microsoft recently released a new version of MBSA, version 1.1, which includes security update detection, scanning, version checking and support on more Microsoft products. “MBSA v1.1 simplifies desktop and server security vulnerability assessment, delivering another step on the path to Trustworthy Computing,” said Craig Fiebig, general manager of SBU Product Marketing at Microsoft. “Shavlik’s expertise in developing security inspection software was key to the MBSA product’s success.” EnterpriseInspector 2.1 extends the capabilities of the free MBSA version by offering enterprise-class reporting options, centralized management and storage of security audits and an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The new version of EnterpriseInspector helps IT professionals save even more time in managing computer security. Specific improvements in the new version of EnterpriseInspector 2.1 include: · Detection on more products (Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2000, and Windows Media Player 6.4 and above.) · Scanning on all instances of SQL Server · Support for Software Update Services (SUS) 1.0 · Database statistics and database maintenance enrichment, including ability to delete scans by machine, administrator, domain, date range, IP range and oldest scans For information technology professionals in charge of securing thousands of computers, EnterpriseInspector 2.1 means staying on top of security threats with one-touch scanning. Administrators can quickly check computers across the enterprise to uncover security vulnerabilities, such as needed patches, weak passwords or misconfigured software. Users can also specify product and machine search criteria and create customizable reports that include executive summaries and detailed analyses. “At Shavlik, we understand the increasingly busy world of the IT professional. Our goal is to provide automated tools that save time and headaches for our customers, while providing greater enterprise security for their organizations,” said Mark Shavlik, CEO of Shavlik Technologies. “We’re thrilled with the time-saving benefits that EnterpriseInspector 2.1 offers, including detection for new Microsoft products, scanning of all instances of SQL Server and support for Microsoft’s Software Update Services (SUS) 1.0.” To learn more or purchase EnterpriseInspector 2.1 and other industry-leading Shavlik security and patch management products, visit www.shavlik.com or call (800) 690-6911. About Shavlik Technologies Shavlik Technologies, LLC (www.shavlik.com) is a security software and consulting firm located in St. Paul, MN. Shavlik’s family of network security tools for the Microsoft platform helps organizations stay ahead of external and internal security threats, including hacker and malicious code attacks. The company’s flagship product, HFNetChkPro, is licensed to Microsoft and has become the industry standard in security patch management solutions. Shavlik’s impressive list of customers includes Coca Cola, the FDA, Pfizer, UCLA, the US Navy and the University of Washington. ### Media Contact: Rebecca Martin Shavlik Technologies (651) 407-5290 [email protected] |