Nixu, Helsinki December 13, 2006

New Nixu SNS 1.1 Validates DNS Entries

Nixu Software has made a public release of Nixu Secure Name Server (SNS) version 1.1. The latest version of Nixu SNS comes with an enhanced WebUI that can now be used to edit also master DNS zone files.

In order to prevent faulty DNS configurations that lead to network downtime and compromise DNS security, the web-based editor comes with automated validation of DNS data entries. Nixu SNS is targeted at organizations running plain BIND on their public DNS servers.

Said Juha Holkkola, Managing Director of Nixu Software: "Recent studies point out that a high percentage of public DNS servers are compromised by security problems. As the easiest way to secure a DNS server is to make sure that the servers are updated regularly and configured correctly, we have introduced tools that automate the related routines."

Nixu Secure Name Server (SNS) is a new breed of DNS software appliances based on Nixu Software's patent-pending method for securing DNS servers. It is the first DNS server in the world to incorporate Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) on hardened Linux OS (CentOS), protecting organizations from common security threats such as Denial of Service attacks, port scans, and DNS cache poisoning attempts.

Being a software appliance, Nixu SNS is sold as annual subscriptions priced at $495 / server / year (US) including maintenance and support. By automating the tedious installation and maintenance routines associated with running DNS servers, it offers lower TCO than traditional do-it-yourself DNS servers based on open source software.

About Nixu Software

Nixu Software is a privately held affiliate of Nixu Group. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and with regional contact points in Americas and Asia Pacific, its mission is to offer the best value for money within the DNS and IP addressing industry. Nixu Software's DNS products have an installed base consisting of roughly 3.000 installations worldwide, and its customers include one third of 2.5G and 3G mobile operators worldwide as well as dozens of Fortune 500 companies.

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