SecureCRT(R) 6.0 and SecureFX(R) 6.0 Releases From VanDyke Software(R) Give Enterprise...

SecureCRT(R) 6.0 and SecureFX(R) 6.0 Releases From VanDyke Software(R) Give
Enterprise Systems Administrators Time-Saving Security Tools and Updated
Interface for Optimal Remote Data Access and Security
- VanDyke's Secure Shell clients for remote access and file transfer add new
ways to view and customize sessions and offer complete portability with U3
smart drive support

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer
of Secure Shell solutions that balance strong security with ease of use, today
announced the availability of SecureCRT 6.0 and SecureFX 6.0.
"At VanDyke Software, we think not only about the top performance of our
solutions for remote data access security management, but how efficiency in
our solutions can make life a lot easier for IT and network administrators,"
said Jeff P. Van Dyke, president and founder of VanDyke Software. "We've been
commissioning surveys for four years in a row now which have given us an
excellent snapshot of what systems administrators confront on a daily basis
and their ranking of priorities. We've been focusing on refining our
solutions so that our customers can free up time for themselves to be more
strategic and less tactical."
When respondents to a VanDyke-commissioned survey earlier in 2007 were
asked to rank a list of 11 security management issues facing their company,
"Secure file transfer" showed the most significant increase in the percentage
of respondents ranking it as one of the three top issues in 2007 (31%)
compared to 2006 (13%). Other issues on the list were "Keeping virus
definitions up to date" (45%); "Managing logs" (8%); "Monitoring intrusions"
(40%); "Network use monitoring" (22%); "Password management" (20%); "Patching
systems" (42%); "Replacing nonsecure protocols" (8%); "Securing remote access"
(47%); "User awareness" (20%); and "User training" (14%). "There's a lot on
the plates of the systems administrators, and with securing remote access a
top issue and secure file transfer showing significant increase as a top issue
to manage within the enterprise, VanDyke Software focused on new features for
SecureCRT 6.0 and SecureFX 6.0 that make life in these areas so much easier
for IT and network administrators," said Van Dyke.
According to Van Dyke, the aim of the new features in SecureCRT 6.0 and
SecureFX 6.0 is to provide time-saving value to the IT systems administrator,
which in turn adds value to the customer's IT management efforts as a whole.
SecureCRT 6.0 time-saving features include support for moving session tabs
between SecureCRT windows, and a button bar that allows mapping of buttons to
frequently used commands, scripts, and menu functions. An updated user
interface provides alpha transparency, Windows display themes, and
drag-and-drop customization of the menu and toolbar. Also new in this release
is support for installation on U3 smart drives, a combined installer for
SecureCRT and SecureFX, and MSI support to simplify and automate distribution
and installation.
"We looked at different ways to help our customers switch easily between
sessions, applications, and windows with the new button bar and the move tabs
capability," said Maureen Jett, product director at VanDyke Software.
"Network administrators often use several programs to accomplish a task, and
now they can use the button bar to fire up an application quickly without
navigating menus. To easily view the output of two sessions on the fly, they
can use the new tab feature to send an active tab to a new SecureCRT window,
clone the session in a new window, or drag and drop a tab between SecureCRT
windows."
For Tim Graham, a network specialist at a Fortune 50 company, SecureCRT
tabs reduce the number of terminal session windows he has open. "I now can
have one window with all my Telnet or console sessions in it and move between
them with ease. The new button bar is great for pre-programming things and
for logging on to devices," said Graham. "One click and you're connected,
rather than having to retype your username and password. I program buttons
with commands that I use all the time -- a click of a button and it's done. I
also pre-write configuration changes, which saves time during change windows,
and lets you easily back out of failed changes."
For file transfer, SecureFX 6.0 introduces quick synchronize support for
mirroring with delete, an editable address bar showing the current path of
local or remote sessions, and the ability to resolve symbolic links, and
shares with SecureCRT new user interface enhancements including Windows
display themes and drag-and-drop customization of toolbar and menu items.
"For these releases, we also addressed the need for portability, tighter
integration, and automated distribution and installation of the applications
in larger deployments," said Jett. "You can install the applications on U3
smart drives for complete portability. For administrators needing both file
transfer and remote access, there is now a combined installer for SecureFX and
SecureCRT. Finally, the ability to use environment variables in paths makes
it easier to move settings and create configurations for multiple users, and
MSI support allows distribution through a distribution server and automated
installation through SMS or other install programs."
Armed with strong encryption, trusted authentication, and data integrity,
you can confidently exchange electronic data over public networks. SecureCRT
is the tool of choice for IT professionals who are responsible for network
administration and end-user access where security is critical, combining a
feature-filled terminal emulator with the security of the Secure Shell (SSH)
protocol. SecureFX is a versatile file transfer application that supports
SFTP, FTP over SSL, as well as standard FTP. VanDyke Software also offers the
VShell(R) Secure Shell server, which replaces Telnet and FTP for secure
network administration and end-user access on Windows and UNIX platforms.
Pricing
Single SecureFX licenses start at $59.95 and single SecureCRT licenses
start at $99.00. Combined SecureCRT and SecureFX licenses are available.
VanDyke Software licenses include one to three years of updates and support,
depending on the type of license purchased.
ABOUT VANDYKE SOFTWARE, INC.
IT professionals who are responsible for network administration and
end-user access where security is critical rely on VanDyke Software's rock
solid and easy to configure software. The company develops secure,
standards-based data access, file transfer, and communications software for
internet and intranet use by corporations, government, and education. VanDyke
Software consistently delivers accurate, responsive support, and addresses its
customers' evolving needs with timely product enhancements. VanDyke offers a
fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase. For more
information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at
http://www.vandyke.com.
Copyright (C) 2008 VanDyke Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. VanDyke
Software, VShell, SecureCRT, and SecureFX are trademarks or registered
trademarks of VanDyke Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
SOURCE VanDyke Software, Inc.

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