ESafe

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ESafe
IndustrySoftware Security Products
PredecessorEliashim Antivirus
Headquarters,
ProductsSafeNet eSafe Content Security
Parent Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Website www.safenet-inc.com/products/content_security/index.asp

ESafe Protect, formerly known as Eliashim Antivirus, is a range of software security products developed by EliaShim Limited, based in Haifa, Israel. [1] The distribution of these products was managed by eSafe Technologies Inc, located in Seattle, United States.

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The program

EliaShim was acquired by Aladdin Knowledge Systems in December 1998. [2] The distribution of the consumer desktop version, eSafe Protect, was managed by Aladdin Knowledge Systems until its discontinuation in 2002. [3]

In the following years, the eSafe brand had transformed into a gateway-based content security product, which Aladdin Knowledge Systems sold as an integrated security appliance. [4]

In March 2009, Aladdin Knowledge Systems merged eSafe Protect with SafeNet Inc., which led to the evolution of eSafe into the SafeNet eSafe Content Security product line. [5]

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References

  1. Doron Avigad (10 March 1997). "Is Microsoft Ignoring EliaShim's Solution?". Globes.
  2. Eliav Allalouf and Ronny Lifschitz (9 December 1998). "Aladdin Buys EliaShim for $23 Mln in Cash, Stock". Globes.
  3. "Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd - 20-F - For 12/31/02". SEC Info.
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