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Previously known as Hamlet,Endpoint Protection 11 has been released in beta version.
This beta version bundles several of Symantec's existing security products as well as components from the , Whole Security and Sygate acquisitions.

The software will comprise antivirus, anti-malware and firewall components, along with intrusion prevention technology that aims to toword attacks by looking for abnormal network traffic.
It can prevent malware infections by by controlling and limiting devices such as USB memory keys.

According to Symantec the Endpoint Protection application would be accompanied by Network Access Control.
The optional module lets administrators verify whether a laptop is running antivirus software and has been equipped with the latest patches before it is allowed to connect to a network.

The new security products combine elements from Sybase and Veritas. While some components, such as the Veritas rootkit detector, were used to fill gaps in Symantec's offerings, other components were used to replace existing Symantec code.The two products have been developed under the Hamlet codename in a reference to the famous line in Shakespeare's play.

Endpoint Protection is scheduled for commercial release in September. Symantec has not yet disclosed pricing information but said that it will be similar to previous products.