RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc., developer of the award-winning StandGuard Anti-Virus solution for OS/400 and i5/OS, announced today that a new version of the application has been released for OS/400 V5R2. This V5R2-only version brings the advanced features previously available only in the i5/OS V5R3 version to users of the earlier OS release. Enhancements include: improved management of product and virus definition updates; an enhanced graphical user interface; the ability to work in mixed V5R2/V5R3 environments; menus in English, French, and Japanese; and improved configuration options.

The highlight of the new enhancements is the addition of Object Integrity Scanning (OIS), previously available only in the V5R3 release. OIS gives StandGuard Anti-Virus the ability to alert iSeries managers to changes made to IBM’s digital signatures by patched programs. Many applications modify the operating system in order to achieve functionality not available on a given release of the OS. Regardless of whether a “patched” program does something good or something bad, such programs can create potential problems for the integrity of the operating system.

In addition to being key to a healthy iSeries, awareness of modifications to the system is an important aspect of compliance with new regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley.

StandGuard Anti-Virus V5R2M0 is available now. For details about StandGuard Anti-Virus, visit http://www.bytware.com/products/av/. Existing StandGuard Anti-Virus 1.11 users can request the free upgrade by contacting Bytware Support at 775.851.2900 or by visiting the StandGuard Anti-Virus V5R2 Support Page (Support Central Username and Password will be required.)

RENO, Nevada—In keeping up with the increasingly rapid proliferation of new viruses, McAfee has recently enhanced protection by moving to daily DAT updates. Accompanying this move is a newly enhanced scanning engine that is required for handling these larger DAT files; and a free upgrade to SGAV 5.31 is required to ensure that the user’s iSeries system can handle these new DATs. Why are daily DAT updates important? As McAfee’s AVERT explains on its website: “In 2004, we had an unprecedented rise in the number, propagation rate and prevalence of new malware. Through the year, AVERT saw a ten-fold increase in the number of virus submissions (from both virus-generated and from actual customers), a 250% increase in the rate of new malware development, and a 75+% increase in the number of emergency DAT releases. 25 or more new Gaobot/Spybot/SDBot variants were received each DAY in 2004. In addition, the growing amount of adware and Spyware requires more consistent and available detection and removal.” Additional information on daily DATs is available at http://vil.nai.com/vil/daily-dat-faq.asp.

A free upgrade to StandGuard Anti-Virus version 5.31 is available to Bytware customers with valid support contracts at www.bytware.com. The upgrade includes the new 4441 engine. Users should visit the StandGuard Anti-Virus section of Support Central for instructions.

For more information on StandGuard Anti-Virus, visit
http://www.bytware.com/products/av/ or contact Bytware Sales at 775.851.2900.

RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc., is excited to announce that, to fill the growing demand for virus protection on the iSeries, On-Access scanning for viruses is now an enabled feature within OS/400 and fully supported by Bytware’s StandGuard Anti-Virus security solution. Beginning with V5R3, IBM has enabled the operating system to support virus scanning, including On-Access scanning. The On-Access scanning enablement will allow third-party native anti-virus solutions to scan files dynamically, as they are accessed and changed. The enablement itself does not scan, detect or clean viruses, but instead provides the necessary enhancements to allow a third-party native anti-virus solution to scan files upon open and close (On-Access). The enablement feature, which is shipped with a default of ON, is designed to tie into a native anti-virus solution to scan for, detect, and clean viruses. The addition of a native anti-virus solution is required in order to use this new functionality of V5R3.

To ensure iSeries customers are realizing the maximum security potential, Bytware has worked very closely with IBM’s Security and Integrated File System team to re-engineer StandGuard Anti-Virus to take advantage of the new V5R3 enablement. The result is a seamless integration of StandGuard Anti-Virus with OS/400 V5R3, and the closure of the virus threat to iSeries servers.

StandGuard Anti-Virus is an award-winning, native anti-virus solution for the iSeries. Developed with the unique features of the iSeries in mind, StandGuard Anti-Virus offers all of the power and protection of the industry-leading McAfee scanning engine found on other platforms while meeting the specific needs of OS/400. You’ll find StandGuard Anti-Virus easy to use in either graphical or green screen modes, and a breeze to keep current with the latest .DATs directly from McAfee and software updates from Bytware. With StandGuard Anti-Virus you have the essential tools to ensure that your iSeries is protected from the threats of viruses, worms, and malware.

StandGuard Anti-Virus for V5R3 will be available for OS/400 V5R3 upon IBM’s announcement of general availability. Bytware, Inc., an industry innovator and leader since 1986, offers security, user and system monitoring, and notification solutions for the IBM iSeries server. Customers with V5R3 systems can request full-featured trials of StandGuard Anti-Virus v5r3, and Bytware’s other security solutions, by contacting Bytware directly at http://www.bytware.com or call 775.851.2900.