Week In Security: Linux Security Certification, eSoft Rebate Offer

• IBM and SuSE Linux said SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 on IBM eServer xSeries has earned Common Criteria security certification, paving the way to wider adoption of Linux by the federal government. Common Criteria is a standard used by the federal government and others to determine security of products.

• Teros, a maker of Web security appliances, named Greg Smith senior director of product marketing. Smith formerly was director of product marketing at Check Point Software Technologies.

• Trusted Computer Solutions, a supplier of information-sharing technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense, said it closed $3 million in private financing from Novak Biddle Venture Partners.

• eSoft launched a trade-in program that offers a rebate of up to $1,000 for customers who trade in their existing firewall/VPN product for an eSoft integrated security product. The program runs until Sept. 30.

• Aventail released enhanced versions of its Access Options for its SSL VPN appliances and services. OnDemand 3.3, a Web-based Java agent that provides access to client/server applications, now includes support for applications such as SAP and Siebel and features one-click configuration and dynamic redirection for ease of administration. Connect 5.2, a Web-deployed Windows SSL VPN agent for secure access to all network resources, now features agent auto-updating, support for Windows Installer and enhanced customization.