Virus Control for Novell Netware (FireBreak)

FireBreak is Norman’s server-based antivirus program for Novell’s NetWare operating system. It ensures that all files stored or accessed from the NetWare server are checked for computer viruses, trojans, and other malicious code - or malware as a collective term. It is invisible to the users and is designed to work with NetWare in a way that takes advantage of both products’ top-notch qualities.

On-access file scanning

Norman SandBox - a revolutionary way to detect new and unknown malware

Multi-CPU and Cluster support

Managing FireBreak

Most of the administrative tasks for FireBreak can be performed in the FireBreak object in the eDirectory (NDS), such as configuration of auto-updates, messaging and eDirectory options. Other tasks, like monitoring real-time actions can be done both at the server console and by browsing in log files.

FireBreak’s console menus follow the conventions for NetWare’s “look and feel", including implementation of “first letter" selection in the menus.

We have also developed a ConsoleOne snap-in module, as we believe that ConsoleOne represents a simplified and consequently more user-friendly approach for configuration and administration of the FireBreak installation.

Scanning

Norman FireBreak offers two types of scanning:

On-access scanning is continuous scanning of files accessed on the server. So if a user tries to copy an infected file to or from your server, infect a file on the server, or run an infected file from the server, Norman FireBreak will detect the file and repair, quarantine, delete, or ignore it. These actions are all configurable. Both NSS and Classic NetWare volumes are supported. This can be done with or without Norman SandBox.
On-demand scanning is used for scanning selected parts or the entire server for possible viruses at your request. This can be done with or without Norman SandBox.

Multi-CPU support

Many large companies use servers with multiple CPUs to increase performance. This has previously been a problem for many antivirus vendors. FireBreak can run perfectly well in a multi-CPU environment.

Clusters

Network servers are often connected to form one or more clusters, to ease administration, increase capacity, reduce load, etc. FireBreak is fully cluster compatible.

FireBreak NetWare WAN

Another strength of Norman FireBreak is Enterprise-wide functioning. If two or more NetWare servers are running Norman FireBreak, one of them can be configured to be a communications hub. The hub can then operate as a central monitoring station, enabling more efficient WAN administration.

For configuration purposes, a configuration object for Norman FireBreak is created in an eDirectory (NDS). From this configuration object all the Norman FireBreak objects can be configured from one central location, thus reducing the administrative burden for the administrator.

Messaging

The messaging module in FireBreak supports messages and alarms received from Norman Virus Control. All messages and alarms can be logged, printed, forwarded as SNMP traps, or broadcasted as NetWare alerts.

Sending messages over SMTP (email)

All messages and alarms can now be sent to selected recipients via email.

Protocol support

FireBreak automatically detects and fully supports the protocol used in its operating environment. It does not matter whether TCP/IP, IPX or both protocols are being used.

Proaktivt antivirusskydd

En unik proaktiv teknologi för att ge kunderna bästa möjliga skydd mot skadlig kod

Denna kraftfulla säkerhetslösning använder Norman DNA Matching, Norman Exploit Detection och Norman SandBox®, en världsledande teknologi för att skydda ditt företag.

Norman SandBox® är ett revolutionerande sätt att proaktivt detektera ny och okänd skadlig kod. Det är en virtuell miljö där program kan köras i en säker omgivning utan att komma i konflikt med riktiga processer, programfiler och nätverksmiljö. Om ett program utför aktioner som SandBox betraktar som misstänksamma, kommer programmet att ”märkas” som ett skadligt program.

Norman DNA Matching är en proaktiv teknologi och metod för att identifiera skadligt beteende hos alla sorters skadliga program. Återanvänd programkod hittas i ny malware, vilket ger ett unikt skydd mot hot. Ny malware som liknar en mutation av tidigare känd malware, tillhör troligtvis samma familj och identifieras som skadlig av Norman DNA Matching.

Norman Exploit Detection är en teknologi för detektering av malware som utnyttjar sårbarheter i olika typer av dokument som t.ex. OLE2 (Office documents), MDB (Acess), WMF (Windows Media File), JPEG (bilder), RIFF (Windows media meta-format) och SWF (Flash). Teknologin tillåter att fler typer läggs till när de utnyttjas av malware.

Utmärkelser och certifieringar

Systemkrav

NetWare versions 4.11 or later
- NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 3.2 and 4.10 are not supported.
- For NetWare 4, support pack 9 is required.
- For NetWare 5.0, support pack 6 is required.
- For NetWare 5.1 and 6.0 the latest support packs are recommended.
  - On NetWare 5.1 we strongly recommend support pack 6 and on NetWare 6.0 we strongly recommend support pack 3.
    NetWare support packs are available from Novell at http://support.novell.com
NDS v6 or later including eDirectory
ConsoleOne v1.3.x
NseNW v5.40 or later with corresponding virus definition files.