3Com introduces security switches for secure networks

3Com SA has unveiled its 3Com Security Switches 7245 and 7280, two cost-effective security services switches that offer large enterprises and service providers a safer, simpler way to secure their networks.

The Security Switches 7245 and 7280 are a result of an expanded agreement between 3Com and Crossbeam Systems, Inc, a leading global developer of total security solutions.

The original alliance established in 2003 focused on the 3Com Security Switch 6200. Both products are chassis-based systems, with the 3Com Security Switch 7245 featuring seven slots and the 3Com Security Switch 7280 featuring 14 slots.

"As an end-to-end networking provider, we`re positioned to overlay standards-based security technologies into the various elements of the network infrastructure as well as into purpose-built security appliances, which are deployed at key points of vulnerability across the network," comments Wolfgang Held, network consultant at 3Com SA.

"Indeed, our strategy is to meet the needs of enterprise customers by providing the lowest cost of operations for secure extended networks supporting today`s business needs."

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Designed for large enterprise and service provider networks, the switches are fault-resilient and run "best-of-breed" security engines for firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), intrusion detection, virus scanning, URL filtering, content filtering, anti-spam defences and secure remote access via socket secure layers (SSL).

"The convergence of networking and security is not just an industry trend, it`s a business imperative," says Jason Wright, Frost & Sullivan industry analyst and program leader for security technologies.

"Enterprise networks are probed and attacked on a daily basis, so the ability to deliver a comprehensive enterprise solution consisting of 3Com networking products, global channel and expertise combined with Crossbeam`s innovative multi-application security services switches offers a unique opportunity to secure the communications, information and networks of enterprise customers around the world."