Sofa Ware is striking deals with modem and access device manufacturers so users can set up access controls, filters and network address translation for all PCs in their home.
Many homes now have two or more PCs.
Users bring laptops home from work, and they also often have home PCs for personal use that occasionally are also used for work. By keeping the security features at the access device, all PCs connected to a user's DSL or cable modem will have the same security features. Sofa Ware is looking into striking deals with ISPs in addition to hardware vendors to make their home security products available to more users. Sofa Ware-enabled access devices can be controlled using Check Point's management console. This is a system that ISPs could use to offer a completely managed solution.