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ISS unveils attack-blocking devices

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Robert Lemos Staff Writer, CNET News.com
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covers viruses, worms and other security threats.
Robert Lemos
Network protection provider Internet Security Systems announced Monday that it had shipped the first in its Proventia series of intrusion-prevention devices. The G200 network appliance will monitor traffic and automatically block any attacks that it detects, the company said in a release.

The product is the first to be released under the Atlanta company's plan to integrate multiple security functions in a single device. The product includes firewall, intrusion-detection, antivirus and content-blocking features. Pricing starts at $12,000.