Since its initial release in 1997, WinRoute has grown from a NAT router for sharing a dialup connection into a robust network firewall, receiving praise and security certification, and replacing Check Point Firewall-1 in some corporate environments. Kerio WinRoute Firewall 5 is a complete upgrade, designed to address new security concerns and better support emerging technologies.

Web browsing is proving to be a tremendous source of exposure to virus infection in corporate networks and for this reason, Kerio WinRoute firewall provides support for scanning HTTP and FTP traffic. Kerio WinRoute Firewall will integrate Network Assocites McAfee anti-virus technology to scan web pages and files downloaded from Internet web and FTP servers. When the system detects that data might be infected, it either removes the harmful content or cuts off the communication, preventing systems behind the firewall from being exposed to viruses or malicious code.

"Network Associates is pleased to extend our relationship with Kerio to protect its customers with integrated McAfee anti-virus technology at the firewall," said Todd Gebhart, vice president of managed services and OEM sales for McAfee Security at Network Associates. "Integrating our leading virus scanning capabilities into their WinRoute Firewall is another example of our dedication to providing anti-virus protection to all users, regardless of their platform."

"In a few short years we have seen the network security needs of small business change dramatically. Even very small companies today require more than just a simple firewall. By integrating Network Associates McAfee anti-virus technology into our WinRoute solution, we can provide enterprise-class Internet gateway scanning and still meet the budgetary and support requirements of small businesses," says Dusan Vitek, director of marketing for Kerio Technologies.

With a variety of tools for increasing employee productivity, Kerio WinRoute Firewall is well equipped to meet the needs of modern companies. The firewall is able to block pop-up windows, filter downloads based on file type, or prohibit Internet access to web pages with innappropriate or non-productive content. It can also provide secure passage for VPN tunnels and Internet telephony (VoIP) applications.

In larger networks access rights policy can be fine-tuned for different groups of users. For example, selected employees can be banned from web browsing during business hours. In addition, users can be managed using Microsoft's Active Directory service in Windows 2000 Server.

Availability and pricing
Kerio WinRoute Firewall 5 runs on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It is available through Kerio Authorized Resellers and the Kerio Store at www.kerio.com. Kerio WinRoute Firewall 5 starts US$299 for the product with antivirus plug-ins and US$479 with fully integrated McAfee anti-virus technology, which comes with a one-year subscription to updates and phone technical support. For more detailed information about new features, please visit: www.kerio.com/kwf.

About Kerio Technologies Inc.
Founded in 2001, Kerio Technologies Inc. (www.kerio.com) is a major provider of Internet security software for small to medium sized networks, specializing in network and desktop firewalls and secure workgroup messaging systems. Kerio’s corporate headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California, with offices in Great Britain and the Czech Republic. Kerio’s technology partners include Network Associates and Cobion.

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Past Releases

April 7, 2008

Kerio Technologies to Speak at Email & Network Security Seminar Series Presented by Infotronics Software PTY LTD. in Australia and New Zealand
February 19, 2008

Kerio MailServer 6.5 Leads the Way in Open Standards Calendar and Message Synchronisation
Feruary 4, 2008

Kerio Announces Appointments of Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Eastern Europe
October 9, 2007

Marathon Technologies Partners With Kerio Technologies to Provide Continuous Email Availability to SMB Market
September 17, 2007

Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.4 puts an end to Internet abuse
August 9, 2007

Kerio MailServer named 2007 EDITOR\'S BEST Award Winner by Windows IT Pro
August 8, 2007

Kerio MailServer Named “Best Messaging Solution” in LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards
August 7, 2007

Kerio Previews a New Mail Server Virtual Appliance at LinuxWorld
July 24, 2007

Kerio MailServer delivers business email to Apple iPhone
May 15, 2007

Kerio broadens mobile groupware offering to include support for top selling devices from BlackBerry, Nokia, and Palm
May 3, 2007

Kerio Technologies partners with Notify Technology to provide mobile groupware for BlackBerry Smartphones
March 29, 2007

Kerio adds Web-based statistics reporting and 64-bit OS support to its ICSA Labs-Certified Firewall software, Kerio WinRoute Firewall
March 28, 2007

Kerio Technologies Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
November 07, 2006

Kerio Puts Wireless Email and Groupware Within the Reach of Every Small Business
OCtober 10, 2006

Kerio Technologies joins CalConnect
July 18, 2006

Kerio MailServer polishes Webmail with AJAX
July 18, 2006

Kerio Announces Universal Mail Server for Mac OS X
June 15, 2006

Kerio Technologies announces promotion of Scott Schreiman to President and Chief Operating Officer
May 14, 2006

Kerio Technologies announces departure of managing director at Czech subsidiary
May 2, 2006

Kerio Technologies Appoints Jiri Masa New Vice President of Software Development
March 23, 2006

Kerio WinRoute Firewall Offers Bandwidth Limiter to SMBs in New Version
February 13, 2006

Kerio Technologies Names Additional Members to Worldwide Executive Team
January 9, 2006

Kerio Technologies acquires rival WebSTAR from 4D
December 20, 2005

Sunbelt Software completes acquisition of Kerio Personal Firewall
December 1, 2005

Sunbelt Software to acquire Kerio Personal Firewall
July 18, 2005

Kerio Technologies Unveils New Version of Kerio MailServer
June 23, 2005

Award-winning Kerio WinRoute Firewall adds Clientless SSL VPN to its new version 6.1
June 13, 2005

Kerio Technologies Makes the Grade with Minooka Community High School
June 6, 2005

Kerio Technologies one of 16 vendors spotlighted at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference
June 6, 2005

Kerio Technologies Appoints Scott Schreiman as Vice President of Operations
April 18, 2005

Kerio Appoints H. Peter Felgentreff as Vice President of Sales, North America
April 13, 2005

Kerio Technologies Selected as Presenter for Exclusive U.S. Department of Homeland Security Event
February 14, 2005

MEDIA ALERT -- Kerio Executive Speaking at LinuxWorld Panel and Kerio MailServer Demonstrated at Booth 938
January 11, 2005

Kerio Previews New Version of Kerio MailServer at Macworld
January 4, 2005

Kerio Technologies, Inc. Becomes Fujitsu Siemens Computers Alliance Partner
November 9, 2004

The Douglas Stewart Company to Distribute Kerio Technologies’ Products to the Education Market
November 8, 2004

New Kerio ServerFirewall defends vulnerable Windows servers against security threats
October 12, 2004

Kerio Technologies, Inc. and MACCIUS partner to offer customers end-to-end mail server solution
October 11, 2004

New Business Partner Program from Kerio Technologies targets high end SMBs – focus on superior service and support
July 28, 2004

Kerio launches first real groupware alternative to Microsoft Exchange for SME
June 28, 2004

Kerio MailServer 6 offers collaboration support for MS Outlook and Entourage on Mac OS X
June 9, 2004

Kerio Simplifies VPN for Companies With Windows Networks Kerio Simplifies VPN for Companies With Windows Networks Kerio Simplifies VPN for Companies With Windows Networks Kerio simplifies VPN for c
April 5, 2004

Kerio first to implement Microsoft Caller ID anti-spam technology in a commercial product
March 23, 2004

Kerio Teams with Internet Security Systems to Provide Mail Filtering in Its Windows Firewall
December 22, 2003

Kerio WinRoute Firewall is the first ICSA Labs certified network firewall for Windows
November 11, 2003

All-New Kerio Personal Firewall 4 Helps Stop Phone Fraud
October 6, 2003

Deerfield.com selects Kerio WinRoute Firewall to replace WinGate as its Flagship Gateway/Firewall Solution
August 12, 2003

Corporate mail server from Kerio delivers for web portal with 750,000 email users
July 30, 2003

Kerio Personal Firewall Goes Back to School
July 28, 2003

Kerio MailServer Named a Finalist of LinuxWorld Excellence Award
April 28th, 2003

Kerio blocks Amazon and Playboy websites in the workplace
April 7, 2003

Kerio slams spammers by adding SpamAssassin to latest mail server release
April 1, 2003

Kerio integrates Network Associates McAfee anti-virus software and adds content filtering to new corporate firewall.
February 11, 2003

Kerio Network Monitor tracks down personal surfing at work
January 8, 2003

Kerio brings robust features, McAfee Anti-Virus to the Mac OS X mail server game
January 2, 2003

Kerio makes workgroup collaboration focus of latest mail server release
December 5, 2002

Kerio MailServer 5 from Kerio Technologies Certified ca smart With Computer Associates' eTrust Antivirus
August 22, 2002

Kerio MailServer supports award winning NOD32 anti-virus
May 28, 2002

Kerio Adds McAfee Anti-Virus to Secure E-Mail Messaging Platform
April 26, 2002

Kerio Technologies implements Bibit payment gateway
April 19, 2002

Kerio MailServer 5 with F-Secure anti-virus
March 20, 2002

Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1 protects from kernel modifications