Unlike traditional anti-virus technology, SurfinGate represents a new way to combat hostile active content based on code behavior, not by static signature recognition. Because SurfinGate does not rely on database updates, it defends against new variants, unknown and "yet-to-be-created" attacks on the "first strike."

1. Content Inspection: SurfinGate performs on-the-fly content inspection of ActiveX, Java, Visual Basic Script and JavaScript. Any code that violates SurfinGate’s security policy is denied access to
2. Smart Filtering: Provides granular block/allow capabilities by file extension including executable files, Scripts, plug-ins and cookies.
3. Firewall Plug-in Support: SurfinGate has plug-in support for Check Point’s Firewall 1, Microsoft’s ISA firewall/Web caching server, Microsoft Proxy server and Axent’s Raptor firewall. SurfinGate
4. Digital Certificate support: SurfinGate features scanning and filtering of Microsoft, Netscape and Sun digital certificates to support the deployment of PKI.
5. Robust Active Content Filtering by URL: Allows administrators to white list partner Web sites and block other sites based on specific active content type.
6. Advanced Policy-Setting Options: Power users can set customized security policies for groups, departments or individuals.
7. Intuitive Management Console: Easy to use console enhances performance, making SurfinGate a more robust gateway security product
8. Detailed Reports: graphical security event reports provide a robust tool for auditing purposes.
9. Performance Monitoring: SurfinGate automatically detects abnormal behavior (such as runtime errors) and will re-start in case of a power failure.