Founded: 1999

Ownership: Private

Profile:
Guardian Digital is the premier provider of customized security applications designed to dramatically increase productivity and security operations for companies seeking to leverage the benefits of Internet communications. EnGarde Secure Linux, the company’s flagship operating platform, is architected using revolutionary open source technologies that provide the secure foundation necessary to ensure online information assets remain protected, even as Internet threats evolve. Providing such services as intrusion detection, Web and email services, secure remote access, information privacy and electronic commerce, Guardian Digital products seamlessly integrate into existing network infrastructures to provide cost-effective and easy-to-manage solutions for business operations online.

Products:
Guardian Digital’s product portfolio offers a suite of security and productivity applications customizable to any organization’s specific network security needs. These products include:

EnGarde Secure Linux: Enterprise-class, Linux-based operating system enables secure Internet services including Web, DNS and FTP Secure Mail Suite: Configure email servers and user policies, protect against both internal and external network threats Internet Defense & Detection: Security protection and comprehensive reporting measures beyond the firewall EnGarde Workgroup Suite: Build secure workgroup & file sharing environments

Secure VPN Server Suite: Securely connect branch offices & remote users utilizing advanced encryption and authentication technologies Internet Acceleration & Management Server: High-speed web caching and content filtering Corporate Commerce Suite: Easily create secure eBusiness storefronts Internet Productivity Suite: Enhanced security and Internet services designed specifically for small- and medium-sized organizations

Key Customers:
Guardian Digital’s customers include domestic and multi-national enterprises, academic and medical institutions, and government entities. A sampling of current customers by segment include:

• Investment/Banking: Commerce Bank, Chicago Stock Exchange
• Government: Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Government of India ISRO
• Retail: LLV Imports, Mountain Hardware, Sansone Auto Mall
• Communications: AT&T New Zealand, Sony Entertainment Group
• Medical/Pharmaceutical: NY Spinal Care, Guildford Pharmaceutical
• Manufacturing/Energy: Aalborg Instruments, Piedmont Natural Gas
• Internet: DeepInTheMoney.com, Wave Wizard Internet Inc.