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Albuquerque, N.M. (October 11, 2006) -- VanDyke Software , the developer ofSecure Shell solutions that balance strong security with ease of use, todayannounced the official release of SecureCRT 5.2 and SecureFX 4.0. The new releasesprovide busy network professionals with time saving tools such as scripting of theSecureCRT tab functions and file transfer queuing in SecureFX. Both products nowoffer an SSL protocol option.
SecureCRT is the tool of choice for IT professionals who are responsible for networkadministration and end-user access where security is critical, combining afeature-filled terminal emulator with the security of the Secure Shell (SSH)protocol. SecureFX is a versatile file transfer application that supports SFTP usingan encrypted SSH2 connection and FTP over SSL for secure transfers, or standard FTPfor nonsecure transfers.
"Our customers requested improved X.509 host-key checking for SecureCRT 5.2 andSecureFX 4.0," said Maureen Jett, VanDyke Software's Product Director. "We alsoadded support for unauthenticated and basic HTTP proxies, which simplifies the setup for our customers."
"We get e-mails and phone calls from customers who tell us that they are looking forconfigurability and flexibility in adapting to their requirements. They are managingmany devices and are looking for ways to save time," Jett said. "These products giveour customers additional tools to simplify routine tasks, while maintaining a highlevel of security."
Fully-functional evaluation copies of SecureCRT and SecureFX can be downloaded fromthe company's web site: http://www.vandyke.com/. Evaluators have full access toVanDyke's expert technical support to assist with installation, configuration, andtesting. A public discussion forum about the new releases can be found at:http://forums.vandyke.com.
About VanDyke Software
IT professionals who are responsible for network administration and end-user accesswhere security is critical rely on VanDyke Software's rock solid and easy toconfigure software. The company develops secure, standards-based data access, filetransfer, 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 productenhancements. VanDyke offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its productsprior to purchase. For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company'sweb site at http://www.vandyke.com.
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Copyright  2006 VanDyke Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. VanDyke Software,SecureCRT and SecureFX are trademarks or registered trademarks of VanDyke Software,Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other products and servicesmentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
