Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico
Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico is a USB hardware that protects laptops and computers from hackers and malicious programs. It replaces all of your security software. It works for PC and Mac. It is as small as a flash memory stick.
Yoggie Security Systems' range of products have won the "Best of Innovation" Award-Computer Accessories from the 2008 CES International, PC Magazine 2007 Technical Excellence Award, Most Innovative Company at the RSA® Conference 2007, Techworld.Com Awards 2007, and Business Week/IDSA Silver Idea Award.
The difference between Gatekeeper Pico and Gatekeeper Pico Pro is that the Pro version is designed for corporate use. It has features such as VPN Client and Remote Centralized Management.
How does it work
The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico comes with its own 520MHZ computer CPU, own Linux operating system, and 12 built-in security application. It combines best-of-breed security software, including Kaspersky, Mailshell, SurfControl and Snort and provides 12 layers of security software that match Pentagon level protection such as
- Anti-Virus
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Phishing
- Anti-Spyware
- Intrusion Detection System
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Firewall (Stateful Inspection)
- Parental Control
- Transparent Email and Web Proxies
- Adaptive Security Policy
- Multi-Layer Security Agent
- Layer-8 Security Engine
All internet traffic is routed through the Gatekeeper Pico before reaching the computer or notebook. It acts as a physical barrier between the computer and the Internet to prevent any intrusion on the system.
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These are unsolicited, unbiased feedback and reviews on Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico. We found them on various forums, consumer sites, and social media sites. The users actually have used the products before and receive no incentives for their opinions. The testimonials are NOT obtained from www.yoggie.com.
Actual Customer Feedback:
After struggling for years
with slow slow start-ups and live updates, I installed my yoggie. Now
all of the housekeeping is done away from my laptop processor and my performance
increased so noticeably that I feel like I have a brand new computer.
It's just what a top utility should be; totally transparent and it does
its job to perfection. Most of the functionality is first rate. I have
not had any virus attacks so I can't tell how well it does its job or
maybe I had an attack and it was taken care of for me. Some functionality
might be just below the best of breed but the performance boost more then
makes up for that.
Excerpt from user's feedback on amazon.com
I've been using the Yoggie
Pico just over a month now. In spite of the fact that I used to catch
a virus or Trojan on a regular basis, haven't had a single incident since
installing it. It has cut my maintenance time for my PC in a big way,
not having to chase infections. Just be aware, you need some of the Security
Updates in (XP) Service Pack 3 before it will install. As soon as they
make a driver for my Mac, I'll buy one for that machine. Well worth the
small expense to offload virus and Trojan (etc, etc!) detection and blocking
to a separate, dedicated microprocessor. I cannot recommend this product
strongly enough.
Excerpt from user's feedback on amazon.com
Hi, Ive been using a Yoggie
Gatekeeper Pico for about 9 months now and have a problem: When I first
installed it everything was fine until I updated the Firmware off the
Yoggie web site! Since then the Pico keeps reinitalising itself at random.
Sometimes its every couple of minutes, sometimes its every 15 minutes.
The problem is that while it re-initalises, approx 30 Secs, I cant use
my broadband, so slows everything down! At the bad times I have to disable
the protection to make broadband useable.
Excerpt from user's feedback on avforums.com
Our Research on Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico Suggests:
Based on the majority of unbiased product reviews made by customers on Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico, it can block Internet threats and boost computer performance.
Pros
- Blocks all known and unknown Internet threats before reaching your PC.
- Speeds your PC’s performance.
- Faster boot times.
- Hide your PC from Internet Hackers.
- "Untouchable Operating System" making Gatekeeper Pico almost invincible from attack
- Plug and Play, making it easy for anyone to install.
- Free your PC's resources during security software updates.
Cons
- The update for the firmware is out-of-date.
- The virus definitions are out of date.
- It fails to block the viruses on an HTTPS connection.
- Lose another USB slot.
Verdict:
Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico is an intelligent device that keeps your PC protected and frees up your PC's resources. It is a powerful Internet security device, blocking threats from within and out. Also, it is easy to configure.
If you are a price conscious person, then it is not for you. However, if you want better perfomance of your laptop or computer with "Pentagon-level" protection, then it is value for money.
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Yoggie is a trademark that belongs to Yoggie Security Systems LTD. The domain www.yoggie.com (80.179.191.132) was registered under Yoggie Security Systems LTD in 2005.
520Mhz processor, Flash 128 MB, RAM 128 MB
Length: 2.5"
Width: 0.9"
Depth: 0.5"
Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Mac OS X
0.6 Oz
http://www.yoggie.com/contact
Visa, Master, American Express
One-year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
If you are not satisfied with your Yoggie Security Systems product, please contact support@yoggie.com for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the product. The product must be returned to the Yoggie Security Systems warehouse within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 10% open box fee will be assessed on any opened hardware or accessory.
$149 for Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico (+ 1 year Subscription)
& $30 for yearly subscription
$199 for Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico Pro (+ 1 year Subscription) & $40
for yearly subscription
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