TRITON APX Solutions

Introduction to TRITON Solutions 8.x

Your current 7.x installation is fully compatible with and expandable with
TRITON® APX products and modules.

TRITON APX 8.x is an upgrade step for customers who use our solutions in the cloud, on-premises, and in a hybrid deployment.

The modular TRITON APX platform provides advanced threat protection and data theft protection.

TRITON APX provides protection across the entire kill-chain. It reveals actionable intelligence for your organization. And it enables real-time feedback, to help educate and motivate your end users to avoid risky behavior.

In addition to the new product names in version 8.x, the TRITON family of integrated solutions offers new features and product corrections.

The familiar functionality and protection you use today with the cloud services and with version 7.x remain intact for 8.x. User interfaces have a familiar look-and-feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's changed?

Adding “AP” to the core product names emphasizes the Advanced Protection provided by our latest solutions.

Core product naming for 8.x:

  • TRITON AP-WEB
  • TRITON AP-EMAIL
  • TRITON AP-DATA
  • TRITON AP-ENDPOINT

When you are ready to upgrade, your core product name for 8.x will be the same across all platforms (cloud, on-premises, hybrid).

Web protection customers who wish to upgrade and who do not yet deploy Content Gateway will upgrade to Web Filter & Security 8.0.1.

What is the new name for my product?

You retain the subscribed functionality that you have today when you choose to upgrade to 8.x.

Your existing, valid subscription keys continue to work as expected.

In general, when you choose to upgrade to version 8.x from version 7.8.x:

  • Web Filter upgrades to Web Filter & Security 8.0.1.
  • Web Security (with no gateway) upgrades to Web Filter & Security 8.0.1.
  • Web Security Gateway upgrades to TRITON AP-WEB.
  • Email Security Gateway upgrades to TRITON AP-EMAIL.
  • Data Security Suite upgrades to TRITON AP-DATA.
  • Web Endpoint upgrades to TRITON AP-ENDPOINT Web.
  • Data Endpoint upgrades to TRITON AP-ENDPOINT DLP.

For specific details about add-ons and options, please see this page.

Why were the product names changed?

The name changes reflect the strong protections you’ve come to rely on.

  • Cloud enforcement, on-premises enforcement, and hybrid setups now use the same product name at 8.0.
  • When you add more capabilities in the future, your core product remains the same.
  • Expanded capabilities are now offered as optional modules that can easily be subscribed as add-ons.
  • Easily add modules over time, as your needs change, in whatever sequence makes the most sense for you.

Do I need to upgrade to TRITON APX 8.x?

You may continue to use your current version of our products with your valid subscription key. Valid subscriptions continue to work as expected. Your site may wish to upgrade to take advantage of features and corrections included in the new version.

What are the feature differences between TRITON APX 8.x and previous versions?

In addition to the new names and add-on modules, new features are available, and many important corrections are included. Release Notes for all products are linked to this KB article for v8.0.0 and linked to this KB article for v8.0.1.

Will my existing databases work with TRITON APX 8.x?

Yes. Backward compatibility is maintained for Log Databases created with versions 7.8.x, 7.7.x, and 7.6.x.

Can I run previous versions and TRITON APX 8.x at the same time?

You can set up a test network for TRITON APX 8.x products if desired, while your production network runs an earlier version.

Do I retain my current features with TRITON APX 8.x?

Your current features continue to function with your current subscription key, after you upgrade to TRITON APX 8.x. As well, you may benefit from the latest corrections and features.

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