CyberGuard in action

Security appliance vendor CyberGuard has released its first new product since its proposed acquisition by Secure Computing.

The firm has launched the SG560, designed to protect SMEs and the small branch offices of larger firms.

Last month Secure Computing announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to buy CyberGuard for an estimated $295m. The move was largely welcomed by the channel (CRN, 29 August).

Andrew Clarke, managing director EMEA at CyberGuard, said: “Our SG line has gone through a technology refresh. We have been working with system integrators in selling it on a volume basis for some time.”

Clarke said that although the proposed merger is in its early stages, the combination of Secure Computing and CyberGuard makes good sense.

“The strategy being pursued by Secure Computing in the marketplace is the same as CyberGuard’s and both companies are in a strong position,” he said.

“It makes sense that we combine the next generation of technology to include best of-breed functions from both organisations.”

CyberGuard also recently signed Ireland and Scotland-based distributor Commtech, which also welcomed the merger.

Darren Craig, UK managing director at Commtech, said: “We see the SG range doing well. It sits very well at the low end, but provides functionality such as load balancing and failover normally found in enterprise products. The combination of CyberGuard and Secure Computing will give the two companies a lot more marketing strength.”