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symantec 2001__02
With more than 100 million users around the world alert-
ing us to new viruses and security threats, our enterprise
customers can take advantage of an unparalleled early
warning system.
In addition, Symantec offers the broadest array of products
and services of any security vendor—including virus protec-
tion, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, content
filtering and firewall/VPN (virtual private network) solu-
tions, as well as managed security and professional services.
Backing up this impressive portfolio is a global, industry-
leading response team that constantly monitors networks,
identifies threats, alerts customers and delivers fixes.
Our products continue to garner honors. Symantec AntiVirus™
was named a “Must Have”product by PC World. Symantec
PowerVPN™received a Business Impact award from InfoWorld.
And our Norton AntiVirus™
, Norton SystemWorks™and
Norton Ghost™products for small businesses and individuals
swept the PC Magazine Editor’s Choice awards.
Our VelociRaptor™firewall appliance won the Network
Magazine Product of the Year award in the firewall category,
which we expect to be an important growth area. Based
on independent third-party tests, Symantec Enterprise
Firewall™solution outperformed its leading competitor in
speed. It’s no wonder our security solutions are used by 48
of the Fortune 50 companies to protect their most valuable
information assets.
Another anticipated growth area is security appliances,
plug-and-play hardware and software that’s easy to use
and manage. Joining our award-winning VelociRaptor
firewall this year will be several other security appliances
designed to protect small businesses and enterprise branch
offices. Later in the year, we also plan to extend our lead
in the host-based intrusion detection area by integrating
network- and host-based intrusion detection.
When I talk with our large enterprise customers, they tell
me they’re looking for a security partner for the long haul.
A partner that is financially sound. And one that delivers
rock-solid security products that work at all levels of the
network—gateway, server and desktop—and can be man-
aged from a single point with common tools. Finally, they
want a partner with a globally based response capability.
We’ve built strong relationships in the enterprise sector by
helping a number of large companies protect their networks:
DaimlerChrysler™
, BMW®
, Morgan Stanley™
, Wisconsin
Power Company, Xerox®Europe, and Ford®
, just to name
a few. The U.S. Navy/Marine Corps intranet will soon be
secured by a full spectrum of Symantec products. What’s
more, our highly scalable CarrierScan™software safeguards
many of the world’s largest service providers, including
Yahoo!®and its millions of e-mail users.
For organizations that want to outsource their security
services, Symantec has established Security Operation
Centers in Epsom, U.K., and San Antonio, Texas. These
centers offer enterprise-level intrusion detection and
response, Internet vulnerability management, security
policy development, and firewall and VPN management.
Additionally, our Professional Services group provides
large customers with risk assessment, policy development
and audit compliance expertise.
Symantec is renowned for fast response to virus emergencies.
As part of the new Symantec Security Response™organiza-
tion, our intrusion experts, security engineers and virus
hunters work together to provide comprehensive coverage
around the clock. Our LiveUpdate™technology delivers new
virus protection signatures to millions of customers every
week. Furthermore, this proven response technology will
soon be used to augment our intrusion detection and vul-
nerability management products—a first in the industry.
Fiscal 2001 was a foundation-building year for Symantec’s
enterprise business and a year of continued success for us in
the global consumer market. However, we know we have
much more to accomplish. And we also know that uncertain
economic conditions will likely make our jobs more chal-
lenging in the coming year. But I’m confident we’re on the
right track, and I want to thank you for your support.
John W. Thompson
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer