Press Release

April 6, 2016
Digital Arts Inc.

New Web Filter DB Recording System for i-FILTER® x FireEye
Available in End of June
~Also compatible with the latest version of FireEye NX Essentials preventing data loss by advanced cyber threats~

TOKYO, Japan (April 6, 2016) – Digital Arts Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Toshio Dogu; hereinafter called Digital Arts; Code 2326), a provider of information security software, announced the launch of a new web filter database recording system for i-FILTER, integrated with NX/CM web security series by FireEye K.K. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Masayuki Moteki; headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA; hereinafter called FireEye). i-FILTER is a server-based web filtering software for business and public sectors to prevent data loss and secure internal controls. This new recording system will be available in late June.

As advanced and sophisticated threats continue to increase, including zero-day attacks on software vulnerabilities and targeted attacks toward specific business and individuals stealing sensitive information, next-generation security measures are strongly called for in order to fight against new and persisting security hazards.

It was in light of such conditions that Digital Arts launched on December, 2014 an optional feature that integrates FireEye NX/CM web security series with i-FILTER. FireEye is the industry leader for proven security measures against known and unknown cyber threats. FireEye’s EX/CM series is a Threat Protection Platform (TPP) that stops web-based attacks untraceable by single-function and new generation firewall software, IPS, antivirus software, and web gateways. This platform detects and blocks web traffic by C&C servers (control and command server: centralized machines that, under the command of the attacker, send instructions to other computers infected with malware) in real time, effective against zero-day attacks and attacks using multiple protocols.

「i-FILTER」とFireEyeの新方式の連携概要図

How the new feature for i-FILTER x FireEye works

Digital Arts is pleased to announce that i-FILTER will replace its current urllist scheme (collects FireEye alerts in fixed intervals) to the new Notification method (automatically provides new alerts). i-FILTER clients will be notified of updated threats without delay, instantly blocking suspicious web traffic, and protecting sensitive information from being taken by the most sophisticated threats. The new Notification method will also be available on the latest version of FireEye NX Essentials released on April 5.
* urllist is available until FireEye support period terminates.

Endorsement

FireEye, K.K. sends their endorsement for the launch of the new Notification method:

FireEye, K.K. Masayuki Moteki, Executive President
I sincerely welcome Digital Art, Inc.’s decision to incorporate the Notification method in its integration with the NX/CM platform. Since December 2014, i-FILTER, with proven track records in the domestic market, equipped with the NX/CM platform has been installed by a considerable number of clients. The new Notification method will certainly boost measures against targeted attacks, while alliance with FireEye NX Essentials would achieve effortless prevention against data loss for enterprise-class businesses. In these ways, FireEye continues to appeal to a wide range of clients in providing proven security solutions.

About i-FILTER
i-FILTER is a server-based web filtering software for businesses to achieve the most effective use of the internet while preventing unwanted data loss. It acquired #1 share in the domestic web filtering software market (source: ITR Corporation as of July 2015). Its top-of-the-line web filtering database and patented filtering technology ZBRAIN blocks access to websites considered inappropriate in the workplace. This is a highly effective solution for internal control, as it prevents data loss through the use of web-based emails and cyber communities, and allows administrators to record, confirm and save posted comments. i-FILTER is used in more than 6,700 businesses and public offices, and over 28,000 schools and educational institutions (as of March 2015).
https://www.daj.jp/en/products/if/
About Digital Arts Inc.
Digital Arts Inc. in an industry leader in enterprise-level web, email and file security solutions. i-FILTER provides web security by giving administrators control over access to web sites while completely blocking malicious sites. m-FILTER provides email security by preventing mistaken transmission of email, archiving full text messages and attached files for reporting, and blocking spam and inappropriate attached files. FinalCode provides file security with password-free automatic file encryption and the unique ability to remotely delete files that have already been sent. i-FILTER, the pioneer and leader of web filtering market in Japan, provides unique added value with its huge web filtering database, the most comprehensive in Japan, at the core of its filtering products. i-FILTER's unique filtering technology has been awarded patents in 27 countries around the world. Digital Arts, founded in 1995 as a software developer, continues to expand its business by bringing high quality products and services to customers who are facing the challenges of the rapidly changing information age.
https://www.daj.jp/en/
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