CA offers several security options designed specifically for businesses, and CA Gateway Security is a great internet security suite. The suite protects you, your employees and your business with an all-in-one solution for client workstations, email servers and file servers. The suite includes server-based protection for your entire business from network threats, viruses, spyware, spam, phishing and other malicious code.

Virus Bulletin does not certify CA's anti-virus software because it gets a cumulative score of only 75 percent over four categories. AV-Comparatives.org does not certify it either. However, it is Checkmark Platinum Certified by West Coast Labs and it is certified by AV-Test.org. It is also ISCA-certified in both detection and cleaning.

CA Gateway Security takes a multi-layered approach, providing anti-virus protection for your business and so much more. The suite runs in real time and scans all internet traffic, so you don’t have to worry about getting viruses online. The virus-definition signatures are scheduled to update automatically as needed, so you’re always up to date.

Furthermore, CA doesn’t stop at traditional virus detection. The software is also engineered to proactively protect your computers. The malicious mobile code defense feature keeps an eye out for code attacks from corrupt Java, Active X and even VBS scripts.

Another advantage of CA is its ability to protect PDAs. Mobile devices are being used in business more and more, and mobile security is an important security component that CA can help you address effectively.

CA Gateway Security is completely capable of protecting your business from spyware, phishing scams and spam. With this suite, you can effectively eliminate time-wasting, annoying and potentially dangerous spam messages in all of your employees' inboxes.

CA's effective control of information flow (inward and outward) is facilitated by a secure firewall, which comes in the form of the CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS). This application actually includes five layers, including a firewall, intrusion prevention, detection, operating-system security and application controls.

CA Gateway Security is centrally deployed and remotely managed using the CA Secure Content Manager. This application facilitates easy role-based administration with advanced features, such as flexible reporting, automated alerts and access to the quarantine.

The CA interface isn’t overly impressive, but it is certainly usable and has a good amount of utility. Overall, you should have no problem implementing and maximizing your network's security using this software. Since the suite can be remotely managed from a central console, it’s easy to implement for your entire company quickly.

The suite is specifically designed for small businesses with flexibility to meet a variety of needs. You can purchase anywhere from one to 2,499 licenses – with price cuts as the quantity increases. You can also buy the licenses with one or three years of maintenance included.

CA only offers support over the phone for 12 hours a day, five days a week, and its online help resources are a bit lacking. The company does offer assistance by email, however. For priority phone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can purchase CA's additional Enterprise Maintenance subscription.

Summary:

Overall, CA Gateway Security is a great internet security solution for businesses, and it comes from one of the best providers specializing in corporate security solutions. Although its customer support is lacking, the suite is a business security suite that provides flexible options and complete scalability.

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