Awards & Certifications

Learn about the unprecedented string of awards Astaro has received from the industry’s most respected publications and experts.

Frost & Sullivan - Technology Innovation of the Year Award (9/15/2008) Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence in new products and technologies within its industry. Astaro’s VPN solution has received the 2008 Technology Innovation Award for the superior performance of its SSL client platform and its ability to adapt to growing enterprise demands.
Windows IT Pro - 2008 Editor’s Best Award (8/01/2008) Jeff Lewis, group publisher, states of the Astaro Security Gateway, "Our editors selected winners based on the product's strategic importance to the market, its competitive advantages and its value to the customer."
Compamedia GmbH - Top 100 Innovator 2008 (7/07/2008) As a specialist for network security, Astaro has been elected as one of the top hundred most innovative midsize companies in Germany. Only selected organizations with an exceeding creative and innovative research and development environment have been chosen for the 2008 award.
Channel Web - CRN Emerging Tech 2008 (6/30/2008) Astaro has been selected, for the second year in a row, as a CRN Emerging Tech vendor for Astaro Security Gateway. CRN's Emerging Tech list captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants. Read more
ICSA Labs - ICSA Labs Firewall Certification (6/30/2008) ICSA Labs tested and renewed the Firewall Certification for the current version of Astaro Security Gateway. Read more (PDF)
SC Magazine - 5 Star Rating & "Recommended" (3/06/2008) The Astaro Security Gateway 320, running version 7.1 received top honors in the latest SC Magazine Unified Threat Management (UTM) group test. SC Magazine exclaims that the Astaro product is "a fully loaded gateway security device at a not so fully loaded price" and "it could become the only security appliance needed for total protection." Read more (PDF)
Windows IT Pro - 4.5 Star Rating (12/15/2007) Windows IT Pro closely examined the Astaro Security Gateway 220 and awarded it 4.5 Stars, saying "The Astaro Security Gateway 220’s broad feature set and ability to be implemented on many platforms make it a must see. Take this flexible, highly configurable perimeter security system for a test drive." Read more (PDF)
Network Computing - Referenz (9/26/2007) After reviewing version 7 of Astaro Security Gateway, Network Computing issued their favorable “Referenz” recommendation (issue 15-16 2007). Read more (German)
IT Weekly - Editors Choice Review (7/05/2007) Awarded to the Astaro Security Gateway 220. "Astaro builds a very affordable and impressive internet gateway with the Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance that receives our Editors Choice Award for value and functionality."
SC Magazine - 5 Star Rating (7/01/2007) Awarded to the Astaro Security Gateway 220. "Very affordable, fully loaded UTM appliance."..."A solid product with a lot of experience behind it and good value for most sized organizations." Read more (PDF)
Inc. - Inc. 5000 (7/01/2007) Astaro Corporation named to the 2007 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Read more
CRN - CRN Emerging Tech 2007 (6/01/2007) Astaro has been selected as a CRN Emerging Tech vendor for Astaro Security Gateway. CRN's Emerging Tech list captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants. Read more
SC Magazine - Best Network Security (4/24/2007) After being voted a finalist in the Readers Trust Awards by our loyal business users, Astaro Security Gateway was selected as the winner of the 'Best Network Security' category in the SC Magazine 2007 European Awards. Read more / View 2007 Winners / View Awards Ceremony
Service Provider Weekly - Editor's Choice Award 2007 (4/23/2007) "Arm your medium-sized network with an admirable & effective gateway appliance that receives our Editor's Choice Award for security and value".
PC Praxis - Test Winner (4/12/2007) In a firewall hardware group test, the Astaro Security Gateway 120 appliance beat out the other five competitors to receive the test winner accolade with an excellent overall assessment. PC Praxis concludes that the ASG 120 appliance is "technically outstanding".
IT Pro - "Editor's Choice" with 5 star rating (3/07/2007) In an exclusive review, IT Pro awarded the Astaro Security Gateway 120 with the "Editor's Choice" accolade and 5 out of 6 stars. The review praises the appliance for it's ease of configurability and many security features, providing an effective and affordable network solution for small businesses. Read more (PDF)
Linux Magazine - "20 Companies to Watch in 2007" (1/18/2007) Linux magazine named Astaro as a top contender of companies that are likely to have a real impact in 2007. "...the fact that Astaro keeps garnering accolades even as the security appliance space grows more crowded says more than a plaque on the wall. And it makes the company’s next directions worth watching, to see if it can keep that winning spirit." Read more
InfoKOmputer - "Gold Star Rating" (1/01/2007) InfoKOmputer took a closer look at the Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance. The publication awarded the UTM solution with a "Gold Star Rating".
CRN Magazine - "Product of the Year 2006" (12/18/2006) In the year-end round up of the best products available, CRN awarded Astaro Security Gateway with the "2006 Product of the Year" accolade in the "Best Security Software" category. The review also favours the Astaro Security Gateway Virtual Appliance, which consolidates IT infrastructures with a ready-to-go virtual machine for VMware environments. Read review
SC Magazine - "Best of 2006" (12/01/2006) In addition to the 4 star rating and the "Recommended" award that the Astaro Security Gateway 425 appliance garnered in July 2006, SC Magazine named the same UTM appliance as "Best of 2006" in the Firewall section of the Network Security category. Read review
Bundesamt fuer Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik - Common Criteria (9/26/2006) Astaro Security Gateway has become the first Unified Threat Management appliance to receive the coveted Common Criteria certification from the German Federal Office for Information Security. This certification assures customers that Astaro’s systems and processes have been successfully tested by an independent and accredited evaluation laboratory and conform to IT security standards.
PC Pro - Product review: 4 Star Rating (9/01/2006) PC Pro tested the Astaro Security Gateway 120 appliance and awarded the UTM solution with 4 stars. The in-depth review concluded that the desktop unit offers more security features than would be expected for this level. Read review
SC Magazine - "Recommended" with 4 star rating (7/02/2006) SC Magazine tested the Astaro Security Gateway 425 appliance against eight other competitors in a firewall group test. The review deemed the security appliance to be "a very strong all-around performer", which garnered the editor's recommendation. Read more (PDF)
ICSA Labs - ICSA Labs Firewall Certification (6/30/2006) ICSA Labs tested and renewed the Firewall Certification for the current version of Astaro Security Gateway.
Info Security Products Guide - "Excellence in Mid-Size Enterprise Security" (6/06/2006) The Info Security Products Guide named Astaro Security Gateway 525 as the winner of the 2006 Global Excellence Award in the category of Mid-Size Enterprise Security. The review highlights the ease of use for the enterprise UTM network security solution. Read review
PC Magazine - "Best of the Year 2005" (12/27/2005) PC Magazine reviewed the Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance and thought the "impressive hardware solution" was worthy enough to receive the "Best of the Year 2005" award in the "Business Security Appliance" category. Read more (PDF)
CRN Magazine - "Product of the Year 2005" (12/19/2005) The Astaro Security Gateway solution received the "Product of the Year 2005" award from CRN in the "Best Security Appliance" category. The test review highlights the impressive feature set on offer as well as its ease of use and consistency. Read review
SC Magazine - "Best of 2005" (12/07/2005) Further to the 5 star rating and the "Best Buy" award that the Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance garnered in mid 2005, SC Magazine named the same UTM appliance as "Best of 2005" in the Security Appliance section of the Network Security category. Read review
Internet Professionell - Editor's Recommendation (12/01/2005) In a comparative test of UTM solutions, the Astaro Security Gateway 120 appliance prevailed over all other competitors to receive the "Editor's Recommendation". The review highlights the many security features on offer as well as the intuitive user interface. Read review (German)
PC Professionell - Editor's Recommendation (11/01/2005) PC Professionell carried out a security appliance comparative test with six of the leading solutions available. Astaro Security Gateway 110 consistently offered the best performance and earned the top spot through a decisive margin. Read review (German)
SC Magazine - "Best Buy" with 5 Star Rating (10/07/2005) SC Magazine awarded the Astaro Security Gateway 220 solution with their "Best Buy" accolade, a full 5 star rating and stated "Overall, this is one of the best SME multi-function appliances we have seen." Read more (PDF)
Network Computing - Recommended (8/25/2005) Network Computing bestowed their recommendation upon the Astaro Security Gateway solution, and stated that it "works as solidly and as reliably as its predecessor and is just as easy to configure and to utilise."
Linux Pro - Test Approved (8/25/2005) In a comparative study of current firewall software, Italy's Linux Pro named Astaro Security Gateway as the test winner with a full ten out of ten rating. Linux Pro concluded Astaro Security Gateway to be "easy to use with excellent features."
CRN Testcenter - Recommended with 5 Star Rating (8/15/2005) The CRN Testcenter reviewed the Astaro Security Gateway UTM solution and offers its recommendation. "The appliance's browser-based WebAdmin console offers elegant simplicity, yet readily exposes features via a convenient drill-down interface." Read review
LinuxWorld - Best Security Solution (8/11/2005) Astaro Security Gateway was declared the winner of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo's "Product Excellence Award" in the category of "Best Security Solution". Read review
Linux Business News - Product Review (7/17/2005) Linux Business News took a look at the Astaro Security Gateway 320 appliance and concluded that it is an easy to use solution that requires little management. "Considering the price and functionality combined with ease of use this is an excellent solution". Read Review
PC Magazine - Editors' Choice (7/15/2005) In a group test of current Unified Threat Management solutions, the Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance was able to beat out the other three contenders to gain the top spot with 4.5 out of 5 starts and the "Editor's Choice" from PC Magazine. Read more (PDF)
SC Magazine - 5 Star Rating (5/01/2005) SC Magazine took a look at several solutions in their SME firewall/VPN group test, including the current version of Astaro Security Gateway. With a full 5 star rating, SC Magazine praised the Astaro solution as "making the best use of open source and commercial software, Security Linux is a tough all-round security package." Read more (PDF)
NewsForge - Review (3/06/2005) NewsForge took an in-depth look at the current version of Astaro Security Gateway and provided a positive review of the UTM security solution - "A comprehensive suite of security function easily accessible through a well-designed graphical interface." Read review
PC Magazine - Best Business Security Solution of the Year (12/08/2004) In addition to the "Editor's Choice" award that Astaro Security Gateway garnered in 2004, PC Magazine also named the same UTM solution as "Best Business Security Solution of the Year" in the "Security and Networking" category. Read review
The Tolly Group - Up-to-Spec Certified (7/01/2004) The Tolly Group offers uncompromised, independent evaluations by conducting fair, accurate and well-documented tests which Astaro successfully took part in. Read more (PDF)
ICSA Labs - ICSA Labs Firewall Certification (5/20/2004) After rigorous testing by firewall experts at ICSA Labs, Astaro Security Linux earned this highly regarded distinction.
PC Magazine - Editors' Choice (4/11/2004) Astaro Security Gateway picked up the "Editor's Choice" award from PC Magazine in the "Security and Networking" category.
Linux Enterprise - "Best Firewall" (12/01/2003) The readers of Linux Enterprise voted for their preferred firewall solution and named Astaro Security Gateway as their favorite in the Readers Choice survey. Read results (German)
LinuxWorld - Best Security Solution (8/11/2003) Astaro Security Gateway was declared the winner of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo's "Product Excellence Award" in the category of "Best Security Solution".
SC Magazine - 5 Star Rating (5/01/2003) In a firewall group test, Astaro Security Gateway received an astonishing full 5 star rating on all counts from SC Magazine. "An absolute gem... An astonishing rich set of security features". Read more (PDF)