Authentium Adds Spyware, Firewall, Pop-up Protection to Popular Command Antivirus Product Line

Command ISSX (Integrated Security Suite Extensions) is based on popular Authentium ESP suite currently rolling out to eight million US broadband homes; breakthrough product allows users to add spyware and adware protection without uninstalling their existing antivirus software.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL October 7, 2004 -- Authentium, one of the leading security software developers in the United States, today announced the release of Command ISSX (Integrated Security Suite Extensions), an integrated Internet security suite that adds Internet content filtering, spyware and adware protection, a two-way desktop firewall, and banner ad and popup blocking to its popular Command Antivirus desktop antivirus product range.         

Ray Dickenson, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Authentium, stated, This product was designed for schools and small businesses and home users of Command Antivirus. It adds the security features our customers have been asking for, yet doesnt require them to uninstall their existing antivirus software. Its a perfect, hassle-free way to battle emerging threats like spyware.

Developed continuously over a period of twelve years, Command Antivirus is one of the most widely-deployed desktop security products on the market. Command ISSX adds significant new protection capabilities to this award-winning virus detection technology, including content filtering, a two-way desktop firewall, and spyware, adware, and banner ad blocking.         

"Spyware is a serious and growing threat, said John Sharp, Authentiums Chairman & CEO. If you have multiple PCs in your home or office, and are experiencing the typical application crashes caused by spyware, you already know how harmful spyware can be to your productivity, and to the individual computing experience.

In addition to developing its own in-house technology development efforts, Authentium is a leading aggregator of best of breed security technologies from multiple software vendors, a unique, platform-based model that has helped the company win some huge customers, including leading US broadband ISPs, Comcast and Cox Communications.

Command ISSX allows those customers who only use antivirus products to significantly improve the security of their computers, take back control of their desktops, and return to the good old days of enjoyable Internet surfing and productive computing if youre worried about spyware, hackers, popups, and unsuitable Internet content turning up on your computer, but dont want to change out your antivirus software, this is the suite for you, Mr. Sharp added.

Command ISSX pricing starts at $29.95 per year. For more information, please visit www.authentium.com/products/ ;        

About Authentium
The Authentium modular ESP (Enhanced Security Platform) architecture enables families, small businesses, enterprise customers, and other network operators to protect their computers and computer users using an integrated platform built on leading security technologies.

Authentiums customers include the top three US cable companies, leading education institutions and government agencies, security appliance and software developers, and Fortune 500 companies.
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