Redwood City, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - January 3, 2007 - Internet security solution firm, Clearswift, has launched a new content security application for enterprise-class companies, including a sophisticated content security engine.

The MIMEsweeper Web Appliance, incorporates a ''plug and play'' web security solution, , along with a URL blocker and anti-virus and anti-spyware capability. Ian Bowles, Chief Operations Officer at Clearswift remarked, ''The explosion in spam and email viruses in the late '90's ensured that protecting the email gateway was pushed to the top of the agenda for organizations. The recent rise of web threats such as spyware and the silent threat of data leakage are now alerting businesses to the need for stronger web security solutions, but point solutions which only address spyware or URL blocking won't solve the web security threats facing organizations today.''

Mr. Bowles continued, ''The MIMEsweeper Web Appliance's ability to tackle these threats, as well as protect against issues such as preventing confidential information leaking via webmail or blogs, not only enhances security but allows organizations to enforce company security policies far more effectively for robust corporate governance. This is the industry's only web security appliance to offer full bi-directional content security, so not only does it stop inbound threats but it also protects against the threat of losing confidential information via the web.''

Mr. Bowles said the launch of the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance demonstrates Clearswift's continuing drive to simplify IT security without compromising on enterprise class protection, continuing, ''We are committed to easing the burden on IT administrators and are delighted that we can now offer our premium web security product as an appliance to help combat the constant barrage of threats on the web.''

The MIMEsweeper Web Appliance covers all threats in just one box, meaning that IT staff will not lose valuable time managing multiple systems. It features Clearswift's award-winning, intuitive GUI which eases day-to-day management. Further benefits which lower the admin burden on IT administrators include granular policy management, powerful reporting functions and policy wizards, and a 30 minute installation.

Mr. Bowles concluded, ''Unlike some competitive offerings, Clearswift's content security products use rigorously tested, enterprise-class components which have been developed from years of web content security experience as opposed to freeware. This gives our customers absolute confidence that they can solve increasingly complex web security challenges as their organization grows.''

Further benefits include granular policy management, powerful reporting functions and policy wizards. The Appliance is capable of supporting thousands of users and the most complex environments.

David S. Carr, Chairman of the independent MIMEsweeper User Forum added, ''In my opinion, the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance successfully brings together the tried and tested MIMEsweeper content scanning technology with a comprehensive and intuitive user interface to deliver an effective solution that administrators will be able to implement quickly and maintain efficiently.''

The launch of the MIMEsweeper Web Appliance also marks the beginning of Clearswift's relationship with anti-spyware specialists, Aluria Software, now part of EarthLink, Inc (NASDAQ: ELNK - News) Value Added Services (VAS) business unit. Aluria's spyware definitions database is one of the largest and most definitive in the world, and is fully supported by one of the most dynamic and aggressive spyware research teams in the industry. It benefits considerably over competitors' offerings by having direct ties to over 5 million EarthLink ISP commercial and consumer subscribers thus enabling them to identify new spyware threats in real time.

Clearswift recognizes the serious threat to the enterprise presented by gateway breaches. To combat this Clearswift has developed the Clearswift Web Security Suite portfolio - powered by MIMEsweeper, the most sophisticated and efficient content security engine available.

Key Technical Features:

• Available as software and appliance
• Award-winning bi-directional MIMEsweeper content security
• Kaspersky Lab's cutting edge IT security technology
• Best of breed anti-spyware protection from Aluria Software, an EarthLink Company
• Critically acclaimed GUI rated the best available by industry experts
• Pre-loaded with standard policies
• Granular policy management
• Integrates seamlessly with email security portfolio

Clearswift endeavors to simplify content security, by providing products that help organizations enforce best-practice email and web use, ensuring all traffic complies with internal policy and external regulations. Its range of content filtering solutions makes it easy to deploy, manage and maintain no-compromise email and web security for both inbound and outbound traffic. According to the company, Clearswift is the only vendor to offer comprehensive, policy-based content security in all three deployment methods: as software, as an appliance and as a managed service. All three platforms are designed to take the hassle out of securing internet traffic, with a clear, intuitive management interface; automatic, 'zero-touch' updates; powerful reporting and common-sense policy management. Twenty years of experience across 17,000 organizations has helped us raise security standards while simplifying security management at the same time.

To learn more, please visit: www.clearswift.com.