D-Link Ships Unique Hardware Protection Device

July 2006 –D-Link, an end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, is now shipping SECURESPOT, a hardware and Web-based internet security device that prevents unwanted content from invading home and small business computer networks while helping parents control their children’s Internet access.

The D-Link SECURESPOT (DSD-150) provides robust business-level threat protection for up to four computers. Located between the user’s broadband modem and router, it is a simpler and lower-cost alternative to installing separate anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-popup and other off-the-shelf or downloadable security software programs onto each computer within the home or office network.

“This all-in-one D-Link security solution uses a combination of hardware, software applications and back-end managed services to provide multi-tiered network protection from both current and emerging Internet security threats,” said Steven Joe, president and CEO of D-Link Systems, Inc. “Now more than ever, it is important to provide consumers with protection from viruses, and enable parents with a non-intrusive means to manage the activity of their home and protect their children on the Internet.”

A user-friendly hardware security solution, SECURESPOT is a compact (one-inch thick and four square inches) device that is easy to install and easy to manage for household adults, parents or small business operators. SECURESPOT protects without slowing-down the individual computers on the network and ships with built-in Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize performance of applications running on the network.

Parents can easily control each child’s computer accessibility and content to ensure maximum security. Using the built-in Web-based Control Center, moms and dads can customize each child’s computer content to assign access times, block keywords and websites, filter known and unknown email senders and use the event logs to track suspicious activity.

Key Features & Benefits

• Firewall & Intrusion Detection – SECURESPOT’s Personal Firewall acts like a burglar alarm to protect users from hacker attacks, high-risk viruses, worms and Trojan programs and annoying pop-ups, spyware and spam (junk mail).
  
• Plug and Play – SECURESPOT is an inline device that resides between the broadband modem and router (D-Link and all brands), or can be directly attached to a desktop computer or laptop for single computer protection. Auto-sensing technology identifies local network devices, providing easy set-up for any home or small business.
  
• Web-Based Control Panel – Provides easy administration of single or multiple computers. Virus scan times and other tasks can be performed anywhere on the network for one or all computers, and protective services can be mixed and matched by user preference.
• Multi-Layer Security – Protects valuable data and resources at both the computer and network perimeter.
  
• Real-Time Databases –Automatically updates and secures virus definitions, URL databases, spyware and spam server lists.
  
• Operating System Support -- Provided for all Windows 98 and higher operating systems, as well as Macintosh OSX 10.3 and 10.4.
  
• Content Filters – Users can customize 82 filtering categories and define individual site blocking and unblocking features, and selectively filter Peer-to-Peer applications, Instant Messaging and other programs without slowing down Internet traffic.
  

Powered by Bsecure Technologies, SECURESPOT provides maximum security for the home or small office network and all attached Windows or OSX-based computers.

According to Brian Cooley, editor-at-large for CNET, “D-Link’s SECURESPOT was, without a doubt, one of the hottest products at CES 2006. It sets a standard within the company’s sector for others to follow.”

Pricing and Availability

SECURESPOT, winner of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show “best of show” award, is available now in most retail outlets where computer products are sold. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $99.99, which includes one-year licenses for up to four computers. After the first year, licensing for up to four computers will cost $79.99 per year. Additional annual user licenses can be purchased for $19.99 each.

For more information visit  www.dlink.com.

SOURCE D-Link