Monday, June 26, 2006
Lockdown Networks Launches Intelligent Network Access Control Policy EnvironmentLockdown Networks(R), the leading provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions that ensure all users and devices on the network comply with security and IT policies, today announced the launch of its open iNAC(R) (intelligent NAC) architecture for collaboration and integration with a full spectrum of security, endpoint and network infrastructure technologies. The iNAC architecture creates an extensible NAC policy environment that enables third-party security and network infrastructure products to collaborate in network access policy decisions, and to share information critical to network and endpoint security with the Lockdown Enforcer(TM). Through collaborative product development, iNAC-enabled applications enhance overall network security, while simultaneously improving the end-user experience and maximizing the value of IT and security investments. Lockdown’s iNAC architecture is used to integrate Lockdown Enforcer with Enterasys Networks intrusion detection technology, PatchLink patch management software, Microsoft NAP and IBM Tivoli, and will be used for integration with Intel vPro Technology.
| Posted by Dan Clark on 06/26 at 12:21 PM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
WatchGuard Enhances Network Security for Remote Offices and Small Businesses
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading provider of network security solutions, today launched its Firebox X Edge e-Series integrated security appliances. Designed for remote or branch offices and small businesses, the new wired and wireless Firebox X Edge platforms extend ease of use and strong security by adding advanced networking and dynamic quality of service (QoS) support.
The new Firebox X Edge e-Series features inter-office traffic prioritization and bandwidth management to ensure traffic is handled based on its business criticality. Unlike conventional implementations, WatchGuard’s QoS functionality is dynamic, allowing full bandwidth utilization and maximizing throughput performance. When deployed in a remote or branch office, the Firebox X Edge configurations can be centrally and remotely managed, using WatchGuard System Manager, to ensure security policies are uniform across multiple locations. In addition, WatchGuard’s unique drag and drop VPN creation capabilities simplify setup and reduce maintenance time for the branch office connections.
| Posted by Jeff Wenker on 06/26 at 12:16 PM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Cisco Continues Innovation on the Catalyst 6500 with Enhancements across Services Module PortfolioCisco Systems(R) (NASDAQ:CSCO) today announced new and enhanced software features across several Services Modules available for the Cisco(R) Catalyst(R) 6500 Series switches, which help customers use innovative technology to support their continually evolving networking requirements.
Cisco currently offers over 20 different services modules for the Catalyst 6500 in five categories: security, application networking, network monitoring, wireless/mobility, and IP communications. By integrating these modules in their existing Catalyst 6500 switches, every port becomes services capable, making the Catalyst 6500 among the most scalable, high-performance platform for integrated services from the network infrastructure to the application levels. Further, customers can defend their network infrastructure with unified threat protection by integrating firewall, intrusion protection, denial of service attack protection, and IPSEC or SSL VPN services.
| Posted by John Noh on 06/21 at 08:57 AM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Monday, June 19, 2006
Lancope Optimizes Network Operations for Cisco(R) IOS NetFlow-Enabled EnterprisesLancope, Inc., the provider of StealthWatch, the most widely used network behavior analysis (NBA) and response system, today demonstrates version 5.5 of StealthWatch, a single, unified system for optimizing network operations and security that provides detailed views of network utilization and anomalies for Cisco IOS NetFlow-enabled, distributed enterprises, at Cisco Networkers 2006 in Las Vegas. In addition, Lancope will also demonstrate its new product, StealthWatch Identity 1000, the first solution to tie network traffic and host behavior to user identity. This cost-effective network visibility combined with end-point and user identity intelligence enables network engineers and network planners to easily streamline network optimization and security processes, reduces the time and resources allocated to network optimization and eliminates the cost and complexity associated with non-integrated point solutions. Beyond behavior-based anomaly detection, the StealthWatch family now provides the following functional capabilities for Cisco IOS NetFlow-enabled enterprises:
-- User and Application Monitoring
-- Traffic Accounting and Engineering
-- Network Planning
| Posted by Jody Ma Kissling on 06/19 at 12:38 PM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Allied Telesis Expands IP Triple Play Portfolio With End-to-End VDSL2 SolutionAllied Telesis (formerly Allied Telesyn), a global provider of secure Ethernet/IP access solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over fiber and copper infrastructure, today announced the availability of an end-to-end VDSL2 solution with the award-winning iMAP integrated Multiservice Access Platform and iMG intelligent Multiservice Gateway. Using VDSL2 technology, service providers can generate more revenue from their existing copper plant. Fiber overbuild is no longer required for the distribution of HDTV and other higher bandwidth services—these high revenue services can be supported on existing plant, and easily distributed in multi-dwelling units.
“With the introduction of end-to-end VDSL2 capability using the iMAP and iMG families, we are yet again demonstrating ultimate flexibility and IP Triple Play access leadership,” said Philip Yim, executive vice president of global marketing & product development for Allied Telesis. “No other supplier can deliver a carrier-grade IP access solution with this level of media transparency. It’s a very clear market differentiator and one that is separating us from the rest of the market.”
| Posted by Sean Baze on 06/07 at 11:52 AM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Monday, June 05, 2006
A10 Networks and Lancope, Inc. Form Technology AllianceA10 Networks(TM) and Lancope, Inc.,the provider of StealthWatch, the most widely used Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) and response solution, today announced that they have formed an exclusive technology partnership through which Lancope will offer A10’s IP address-to- Identity (IP to ID(TM)) correlation technology as part of its new StealthWatch IDentity-1000. StealthWatch IDentity-1000 is the first solution to instantly tie network traffic and host behavior to actual
users.
By automating user identity tracking and tying network events to the actual end user, StealthWatch IDentity-1000 streamlines quarantine and remediation efforts and delivers powerful auditing capabilities for regulatory compliance. This appliance-based solution enables scalable, cost-effective user tracking and reporting for network optimization and security without requiring software agents or other services. The new appliance is an integral component of Lancope’s StealthWatch System 5.5.
| Posted by Editor on 06/05 at 12:37 PM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Net Optics(R) Introduces 10 GigaBit Bypass Switch
Net Optics, the global leader in passive monitoring access for security and network management applications, today announced the launch of its 10 GigaBit Bypass Switch, a permanent and trouble-free access port for in-line security and monitoring devices. If the in-line appliance is disconnected from the bypass switch or looses power, network traffic is automatically switched to flow around the device. This switching allows upgrades or redeployment of the in-line appliance without link downtime or introducing a risk to network traffic. The 10 GigaBit Bypass Switch is the only device of its kind in the marketplace, continuing Net Optics’ leadership in the development of 10 Gigabit passive access devices.
| Posted by Fred Jankowiak on 06/05 at 08:15 AM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |
Arbor Networks Unveils Powerful New Network Behavioral Analysis Technology
Arbor Networks(R), a provider of core-to-core network security and operational performance for global business networks, today unveiled a host of new Network Behavioral Analysis (NBA) features with the introduction of Arbor Peakflow(R) X 3.6, the industry’s most comprehensive and proven Anomaly Detection Solution.
Peakflow X 3.6 possesses a number of new features, including enhanced router and interface support, flow log storage for SANs environments, Risk Indexing, Management Visualization, Identity Tracking for Novell eDirectory and Active Threat Feed (ATF) usage. Peakflow X 3.6 technology extends Peakflow’s security capabilities to protect against a wide range of known and unknown threats, including unauthorized access, data theft, worms, DDoS attacks, malware, phishing, botnets and network worms.
| Posted by Jessica Sutera on 06/05 at 08:08 AM | Read More • Tell-a-Friend |