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SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES NORTON ANTIVIRUS FOR FIREWALLS FOR MAXIMUM
PROTECTION FROM INTERNET-BORNE VIRUSES

-- Part of Symantec's Multi-Tier Security Solution -- Norton
AntiVirus for  Firewalls Provides Maximum Anti-Virus Security for
Corporate Firewalls --


CUPERTINO, Calif. -- May 6, 1997 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:
SYMC), the world's leading supplier of utilities and anti-virus
software products today announced the introduction of Norton
AntiVirus for Firewalls.  As part of the Norton AntiVirus product
line, this new product provides comprehensive anti-virus protection
for corporations with compatible firewalls, by catching and
destroying Internet-borne viruses before they invade corporate
computer networks.  Supported by industry-leading firewall vendors,
Norton AntiVirus for Firewalls is used in conjunction with an
existing firewall to provide an unparalleled corporate gateway
security solution that provides maximum anti-virus protection from
Internet-spread viruses, with an unrivaled degree of administrative
flexibility and control at minimal expense to network throughput.
Combined with the recently-released Norton AntiVirus Internet Email
Gateways, Symantec delivers a complete solution of anti-virus
protection for the corporate network gateways. administrative
flexibility and control.

"Norton AntiVirus for Firewalls addresses the growing need for a
complete anti-virus solution at the corporate gateway level," said
Enrique Salem, vice-president Symantec Security and Assistance
Business Unit. "By detecting and destroying viruses in Internet,
Web browsing, file transfer traffic, and Internet e-mail attachments,
the corporate workplace is ensured of multi-level protection.  Our
development of robust anti-virus solutions such as Norton AntiVirus
for Firewalls is a serious commitment towards providing Internet
security and anti-virus protection to our corporate customers at all
levels of their network infrastructure."

Defining AntiVirus Technology Standards for Firewall Integration NAV
for Firewalls defines the standard for anti-virus technology
integration with existing firewalls by minimizing network throughput
degradation by intelligently scanning only suspicious traffic for
viruses.  An HTML user interface allows remote configuration.
Supported by a consortium of industry-leading firewall vendors, NAV
for Firewalls will be integrated seamlessly into existing corporate
firewalls at virtually no degradation to overall network
performance based on the revolutionary product architecture
developed jointly by Symantec and Checkpoint Software Technologies.

Symantec's partners include:  Check Point Software Technologies,
Trusted Information Systems (TIS), CyberGuard Corporation and
Milkyway.  In addition, Symantec plans to implement support for
Microsoft's Proxy Server later this year.  Together, these vendors
hold approximately 50% market share of the firewall marketing
according to market researcher International Data Corporation (IDC.)

"Norton AntiVirus for Firewalls takes full advantage of the
capabilities of the OPSEC Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP) to
minimize performance impact and to provide and maximize anti-virus
protection to Check Point FireWall-1 users," said Asheem Chandna,
Director of Business Development, Check Point Software Technologies,
Inc.

Product Features and Benefits
This latest addition to the Norton AntiVirus product line is based
on the award-winning Norton AntiVirus engine.  Norton AntiVirus for
Firewalls is a Windows NT-based virus scanning server which utilizes
Norton AntiVirus detection and removal technology. To be installed
on a separate PC, NAV for Firewalls can be directly integrated into
compatible firewalls, independent of operating systems.

Another key benefit of NAV for Firewalls is that the administrator
does not have to configure each of the client workstations
individually to link up with a proxy, which prohibits any end-user
by-pass possibilities. NAV for Firewalls provides efficient Policy
Management by allowing different scanning policies to be implemented
for inbound and outbound traffic, causing no over-consumption of CPU
power on behalf of the firewall. NAV for Firewalls is easy to
configure through an HTML-based User Interface (UI), allowing
multi-platform and remote configuration. NAV for Firewalls keeps
track of detailed network security activities via a comprehensive
activity log, and provides up-to-the-minute statistics of network
activities in an HTML format to the network administrator.

NAV for Firewalls scans and removes viruses found in Internet
traffic, and is also capable of repairing infected files before
forwarding to the end-user.  In addition to anti-virus protection,
NAV for Firewalls also has the capability of being configured to
prevent certain types of files from entering the network, such as
Java. CLASS files.  NAV for Firewalls can be configured to scan three
types of common Internet protocol files; HTTP, FTP, and SMTP; as
well as an additional fourth protocol to be determined by the
firewall.

NAV for Firewalls incorporates an intelligent scanning architecture
based on the Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP),  whereby the firewall
directs only suspicious traffic for a virus scan, which insures
minimal impact to network throughput.   NAV for Firewalls is highly
scaleable in that it can be used to scan for any specific or all
Internet protocols, depending up the needs of the corporation. The
HTML user interface allows remote configuration. This architecture
also allows NAV for Firewalls to be integrated with compatible
firewalls of any platform, Unix or NT. In summary, NAV for Firewalls
offers these additional unparalleled features:

% Comprehensive protection scans incoming and outgoing traffic types
- including HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and has a reserved slot for a fourth
Internet protocol type (to be determined by the firewalls) for
viruses. NAV for Firewalls also scans virtually unlimited numbers of
file extensions.

% Uses the award-winning, patent-pending Norton Anti-Virus Striker
technology - an anti-virus engine capable of detecting and removing
even the dreaded Polymorphic viruses.  Striker technology employs a
revolutionary approach to the chameleon-like polymorphics. Each time
NAV for Firewalls scans the gateway, it sets up a "virtual PC." This
becomes a "clean room" in which NAV for Firewalls safely executes the
potentially infected file without endangering other files.Separate
and configurable scanning policies - for scanning inbound and
outbound traffic, and uses a multi-thread scanning system to handle
multiple simultaneous requests and scans.

% Provides maximum administrative flexibility - allowing
administrators options for treating infected files including withhold
(quarantine) and repair/remove.

% Minimal performance impact - provides users with minimal throughput
degradation.

% Provides automatic and up-to-date virus definition updates, free
via automatic and scheduleable LiveUpdate -- provided from the
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC) without any significant
interruption of the daily network activities.

% Supported by an industry-leading consortium of firewall companies,
NAV for Firewalls defines the standard of anti-virus for corporate
firewalls.  Compatible firewalls include:
% Checkpoint Firewall - Version 3.0 for UNIX, NT
% Trusted Information Systems (TIS) Gauntlet Firewall for UNIX 4.0
and NT
% CyberGuard Firewall
% Milkyway Blackhole Firewall (future release)(version 1.5, to be
released Q2)
% Microsoft Proxy Server 1.0 (future release2)

About Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC)
NAV for Firewalls is backed by the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center
(SARC). SARC is comprised of a dedicated team of virus experts
whose sole mission is to provide swift, global responses to computer
virus threats, proactively research and develop technologies that
eliminate such threats, and educate the public on safe computing
practices.  As new computer viruses appear, SARC develops
identification and detection for these viruses, and provides
either a repair or delete operation, thus keeping users protected
against the latest virus threats. These virus definitions updates are
available free of charge (other than normal phone and Internet access
charges) to users of Norton AntiVirus, and are easily
obtained via LiveUpdate: one-button access to virus definition
updates.

Pricing, Availability and System Requirements
NAV for Firewalls is expected to ship in mid-June, 1997.  Pricing for
corporate customers will be based on the number of users per
firewall.  For 1-500 users per firewall, Norton AntiVirus for
Firewalls starts at $1,999, Estimated Retail Price (ERP); for
501-1000 users per firewall, the price is $3,999 (ERP); and for 1,001
users or more per firewall, NAV for Firewalls is priced at $7,999
(ERP).   Minimum recommended system requirements include Pentium 133
MHz or above CPU, Windows NT 3.51 or above, CD ROM, 32 MB of RAM, 7
MB of hard disk space, 500 MB hard disk space for efficient server
operation and TCP/IP.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line
of application and system software products designed to enhance
individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked
computing environments.  Platforms supported include IBM personal
computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all
major network operating systems.  Founded in 1982, the company's
global operations span North America, Europe, Japan and several fast
growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Information on the company and its products can be obtained by
calling [phone] toll free or [phone].

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QUOTES

Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
Asheem Chandna, Director of Business Development [phone]

"We're pleased that Symantec has developed the Norton AntiVirus for
Firewalls product based on the Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP),
jointly developed between Symantec and Check Point" said Asheem
Chandna, director of business development for Check Point Software
Technologies, Inc.  "Giving customers the ability to create a
cohesive network security solution by integrating solid anti-virus
protection with FireWall-1 is the driving force behind the commitment
to CVP and Check Point's Open Platform for Secure Enterprise
Connectivity strategy."

Milkyway
Cuong Nguyen, Vice President of Research and Development

"The tight integration of Symantec's selective anti-viral client with
our "no-compromise" Black Hole firewall provides our users with a
faster throughput and greater performance efficiencies, particularly
in heterogeneous environments."  Nguyen continued to say;
"Integrating Symantecs' anti-viral solution with our "hardened
kernel" security architecture further supports Milkyway's focus of
partnering with technology leaders to meet the requirements of our
growing global customer base."

Trusted Information Systems (TIS)
Steven Lipner, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Network
Security Products
301-947-7299

"We are happy to be working with a leader like Symantec to bring the
latest in firewall-based scanning products to our customers.  We've
been very pleased with both the speed and quality of our joint
engineering efforts."

Trusted  Information Systems (TIS)
Jim Ishikawa, Director  of Product Management, [phone]

"With its unique management and control interface integrated with
Gauntlet  Firewall products, Norton AntiVirus for Firewalls is a very
solid solution  for Gauntlet customers.  We are pleased to be adding
this product to the TIS suite of Open Content Security solutions."

CyberGuard Corporation
Robert L. Carberry, president and CEO [phone]
"CyberGuard believes that anti-virus is a critical part of a complete
Internet/Intranet security solution.  We are pleased to work with one
of the leaders in anti-virus, Symantec, and its Norton AntiVirus for
Firewalls product, to help provide superior solutions and services to
our corporate customers."