Websense has guaranteed to all SurfControl customers that they will pay no more than their last price for their first renewal in 2008. So if a customer paid X for a 3 year SurfControl product back in 2005 then he will pay the same price for his first renewal in 2008.

And if customers want to keep their present SurfControl Web software but upgrade later on in the term to Websense then they can do so. By paying an additional amount on their protected SurfControl price (10% for Websense Enterprise or 20% for Websense Security Suite) then customer gets both SurfControl and Websense Licence keys and can switch when it suits them.

This gives all SurfControl customers security and flexibility and is a refreshing change to how most customers are treated after a merger/takeover. For more information on how this affects your own site please call Foursys on 01223 810 910.

Foursys suggests users who are concerned about web threats take this action:

1. Leave SurfControl Web in place until you are able to change to Websense but seriously consider one of the 2 upgrades available.

2. Upgrade to Websense Security Filter if your primary concern is Web Filtering and Reporting since the Websense product will continue to be developed while the SurfControl Web Filter will not be developed after Q1 2008. The extra cost is just 10% more than the protected SurfControl price and a considerable saving over the normal price of Websense Enterprise.

3. Upgrade to Websense Security Suite if you are concerned about not only Web Filtering and Reporting but also Web Threats since the Suite includes Real Time Updates and a number of other features to counter web threats. The extra cost is just 20% more than the protected SurfControl price and a considerable saving over the normal price of Websense Security Suite.

4. Make sure you are fully aware of Websense and how it works before making any change to your installation. Foursys can provide Webex demonstrations, onsite demonstrations, evaluations and training courses on Websense. Since our team are trained on SurfControl Web and Websense we can focus on your particular needs and requirements.

Foursys always recommend a layered approach to security, with a web gateway preventing access to malicious sites and malicious content as well as standard URL filtering so in general we would recommend a solution involving Websense Web Security Suite.

To discuss your own particular requirements and get detailed technical and commercial advice call Foursys on 01223 810 910