Panda Security for Linux

Overview:

Panda Security for Linux is the ideal solution for companies with Linux distributions installed on their workstations. It is designed to respond to the specific protection demands of desktop and laptop computers running this operating system.

This powerful solution incorporates antivirus technologies, heuristic technologies and a firewall aimed at protecting Linux computers from malware, and preventing these computers from being used as a gateway to spread infections across the Windows workstations in the local network.

Panda Security for Linux offers straightforward, uniform protection for network workstations thanks to a powerful and intuitive interface giving you integrated protection which is easily implemented for all employees using the Linux operating system.

How can I maintain optimum security on Linux workstations?

Many corporate IT environments are made up of a variety of platforms to adapt to the specific needs of different areas. These often include Linux systems that could store or email infected Windows files.

The mistaken belief that Linux does not have any vulnerabilities or that it is not the target of attacks, along with the difficulties involved in installing Linux on workstations means that these computers are sometimes left unprotected. This decision puts the security of the entire company at risk, as it opens an entry-point for malware.

Protection designed exclusively for Linux workstations

Panda Security for Linux, the ideal solution for companies with Linux distributions installed on their workstations. It is designed to respond to the specific demands of desktop computers running this operating system.

This powerful solution incorporates, in an intuitive graphic interface, antivirus technologies, heuristic technologies and a firewall aimed at protecting Linux computers from malware, and preventing these computers from being used as a gateway to spread infections across the Windows workstation in the local network.

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Features and Benefits:

Benefits:

• Prevents loss of data
  Caused by hacker attacks and all types of malware that infiltrate workstations.
   
• Protects your external communications
  Whether by email, Internet or other applications.
   
• Improves productivity
  Thanks to its ease-of-use and automatic updates.

Features:

• Antimalware protection
  Against both Windows and Linux threats, including dialers and spyware.
   
• Mail protection
  Resident mail protection that scans and disinfects mailboxes in the most widely used mail clients, such as Ximian or Mozilla.
   
• Ease of use
  Designed to optimize your time, allowing you to see the protection status at a glance, using the system's self-diagnosis feature.
   
• Powerful firewall
  From the X-Windows interface, you can configure the connections, detect intruders and assign access permissions to programs.
   
• Flexible updates
  The automatic update mechanism protects the user transparently.
   
• Customized service
  Get advice about installation and responses to your queries and incidents within 24 hours.

Key Differentiators:

Anti-malware protection

Panda Security for Linux neutralizes all types of malware regardless of the source of the threat: Windows or Linux, through signature-based recognition of viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and dialers.

Panda Security for Linuxalso incorporates a latest generation and highly effective heuristic engine that can detect potential threats and block them until the disinfection routine is available.

Permanent mail protection

Email is the main means of propagation used by malware. It is essential to ensure you have permanent protection monitoring email messages sent to your mailbox in order to eliminate the threat before it infects the file system.

Panda Security for Linux scans mail traffic in the most widely-used clients, such as Ximian Evolution, Kmail, Mozilla Mail and Thunderbird; and clients compatible with “standard Unix mailbox” format

Ease of use

To ease implementation of the solution, Panda Security for Linux has been specifically designed for workstations, providing an intuitive graphic interface based on X-Window, which is fully compatible with the majority of distributions and desktops on the market, such as Gnome and KDE.

In addition, Panda Security for Linux includes local notifications shown in pop-up messages or sent via email, as well as a self-diagnosis system to find out the current status at a glance and reports and statistics for more in-depth information about virus incidents.

Powerful firewall

Panda Security for Linux incorporates firewall technology to protect against access attempts from remote computers and external connection attempts from the protected computer, identifying the application involved as if it were a personal firewall.

This firewall can also be configured using system rules to administer external connections.

Flexible updates

Panda for Linux is updated automatically via the Internet and therefore does not require additional files to be deployed.

The scans can be scheduled and the daily malware signature file updates can be configured, significantly reducing the impact on communications. These update are incremental in order to reduce bandwidth consumption.

Finally, Panda for Linux includes a cache of files scanned. This system improves the performance of the permanent protection so that it is almost imperceptible to the user.

Customized service

Clients of Panda for Linux licenses can access a wide range of complementary services that allow the product to adapt to the precise needs of the client.

As well as the software upgrades and malware signature file updates, the solution also includes, at no extra charge, 24h-365d telephone and email Tech Support, SOS service to analyze suspicious files and provide a solution within 24 hours.

Technical Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

CPU: Pentium II or AMD 400 MHz (or later)
RAM: 128 MB
Hard Disk: 150 MB.

Recommended:

CPU: Pentium III 800+ MHz (or equivalent AMD)
RAM: 256 MB
Disk space: 200 MB free space

Supported Distributions:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux: 4.0 (Desktio, Workstation, Enterprise Server and Advanced Server) and 5.0 (Desktop and Server). SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: 10. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server: 9 and 10. Ubuntu: 7.04 (Feisty), 6.06 LTS. Debian: 3.1 (sarge) and 4.0 (etch).

Screenshots:

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Documentation:

Download the Panda Security for Linux Datasheet (PDF).