As networks expand in size, add points of entry, and become the centre of e-business operations, threats to the network grow in number and magnitude. According to the FBI and Computer Security Institute, the costs of security incidents increased by 48% last year alone. The majority of these problems are caused by viruses and inside attacks.
"In today`s e-business economy, you can`t protect an active network with a passive security system," says Lloyd Wood, Managing Director at Network Associates SA. "The more you conduct critical business over intranets and the Internet, the more you expose them to data theft and hackers."
Consequently, Network Associates International (NAI) has developed a comprehensive Total Network Security solution by combining the best products in every class - firewall, VPN, intrusion detection, encryption and authentication software - to produce Gauntlet Firewall, CyberCop Intrusion Protection, and PGP VPN and Data Security.
"These proven solutions have been configured around our innovative Active Security architecture, so that they work in concert," Wood explains. "The next-generation solution does more than react to threats. It automatically anticipates, detects and eliminates them."
Gauntlet Firewall is widely regarded as the industry`s most secure firewall. The Gauntlet`s capabilities were well recognised when it won a Best-of-Breed award for the Firewall.
Gauntlet 5.5 touts Network Associates` Adaptive Proxy technology, which combines the security of application proxy and the speed of packet filtering. Adaptive Proxy reacts to changing network conditions and can switch between packet filtering and Application-layer filtering to maintain tight security without sacrificing performance.
Every Gauntlet firewall ships with fully integrated anti-virus protection, a built-in standards-based VPN server, span and content filtering, and all the tools needed to remotely manage firewalls across the entire enterprise.
"Gauntlet gives you total protection at the Internet Gateway in one, seamlessly integrated solution," says Wood.
The industry`s most highly rated intrusion detection and risk assessment solution, CyberCop continually scans the network for weak spots, monitors for suspicious activity.
This proactive set of tools is made up of fully co-ordinated products that complement each other`s strengths:
CyberCop Scanner continually analyses and prioritises security risks, then offers specific instructions on how to strengthen vulnerable areas. "Its built-in AutoUpdate technology ensures that the user is always protected against the latest threats," says Wood.
CyberCop Monitor is a real-time detection agent that simultaneously analyses network traffic and system events. It accurately detects intrusions in real-time, without false alarms, even on switched and high-speed networks.
Today`s interconnected marketplace demands secure, cost-effective communications between remote users, branch offices and business partners. PGP makes this possible with the world`s only seamlessly integrated, end-to-end VPN and data security solution. With more than six million users worldwide, PGP offers standards-based, easy-to-deploy encryption and authentication for email, files, disks, and networks.
The first security appliance of its kind, the new WebShield 300 E-ppliance makes e-business security simple. Just plug in the new Webshield 300 E-ppliance and you take command of the Gauntlet Firewall, McAfee Active Virus defense and PGP VPN Server - all fully integrated into one powerful Internet appliance that`s easy-to-use and simple-to-maintain. One unit means installation and maintenance of total network security is easier than ever, so you save time and see faster return on investment (ROI).
"The WebShield is ideal for any company with limited IT staff," says Wood. "This includes remote offices, as well as companies interested in premier security software packaged with affordable hardware options."
"All these products enable you to enjoy truly integrated protection, from the desktop through the enterprise and beyond, to your expanded network of business partners and worldwide customers, making secure e-business a reality," Wood concludes.
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