NETWORK SECURITY

Network security is a broad subject.  By definition, network security consists of the provisions and policies adopted by the network administrator to prevent and monitor unauthorised access, misuse, modification, or denial of the computer network and network-accessible resources.  However to secure a network customer can implement Firewalls and Virtual private network (VPN) appliances, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Admission Control (NAC), Web content Filtering, SPAM Filtering, Antivirus and much more.  The degree to which an organisation secures its network varies depending on the sensitivity of the information stored on that organisations network.
CCS has several partners in the Network security space.  CSS’ partners in network security range from the industry leaders to niche solution providers with differentiated technology.  CCS’ key partners in network security are Stonesoft, Checkpoint and Cisco Systems.

 

STONESOFT

Stonesoft Corporation is an innovative provider of integrated network security solutions to secure the information flow of distributed organisations. Stonesoft customers include enterprises with growing business needs requiring advanced network security and always-on business connectivity.

StoneGate Secure Connectivity Solution unifies firewall, VPN (Virtual Private Network), IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and SSL VPN blending network security, end-to-end availability and award-winning load balancing into a unified and centrally managed system. The key benefits of the  StoneGatessolution includes low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), excellent price-performance ratio and high ROI (Return on Investment). The StoneGate Virtual Security Solutions protect the network and ensure business continuity in both virtual and physical network environments.

StoneGate Management Center provides unified management for StoneGate Firewall with VPN, IPS and SSL VPN. StoneGate Firewall and IPS work together to provide intelligent defense all over the enterprise network while StoneGate SSL VPN provides enhanced security for mobile and remote use.
www.stonesoft.com

CHECKPOINT

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership.  Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology.  Today, Check Point continues to develop new innovations based on the Software Blade Architecture, providing customers with flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customised to meet the exact security needs of any organisation.  Check Point is the only vendor to go beyond technology and define security as a business process.  Check Point 3D Security uniquely combines policy, people and enforcement for greater protection of information assets and helps organisations implement a blueprint for security that aligns with business needs.  Customers include tens of thousands of organisations of all sizes, including all Fortune and Global 100 companies.  Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
www.checkpoint.com

CISCO

Cisco adaptive security appliances (ASA)

Cisco adaptive security appliances integrate industry-leading firewalls, VPN technology, intrusion prevention, content security, and unified communications security, in a unified platform. These applications help:

• Stop attacks before they penetrate the network perimeter

• Control network and application activity by using context-aware security parameters

• Protect resources and data, as well as voice, video, and multimedia traffic

• Reduce deployment and operational costs

Context-aware firewalling capabilities combine:

• In-depth local network context from TrustSec

• Real-time global threat intelligence from Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO)

• Unique mobile client insight from AnyConnect

In addition, these solutions offer an advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Global Correlation, which is twice as effective as a traditional IPS and includes Cisco guaranteed coverage.

The high-performing Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances also provide:

• Fast throughput, high connection setup rates, and capacity for exceptional scalability and investment protection

• Adaptable architecture for rapid and customized security services deployment

• Versatile, always-on remote access integrated with IPS and web security for highly secure mobility and enhanced productivity

Cisco NAC Appliance

With Cisco NAC Appliance (formerly Cisco Clean Access), use your organization's network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all devices that attempt to gain access. Best of all, this Network Admission Control (NAC) product is easy to deploy.
Your network administrators can use the Cisco NAC Appliance to authenticate, authorize, evaluate, and remediate wired, wireless, and remote users before they can access the network.
With Cisco NAC Appliance, you can:

• Recognize users, their devices, and their roles in the network

• Evaluate whether machines are compliant with security policies

• Enforce security policies by blocking, isolating, and repairing noncompliant machines

• Provide easy and secure guest access

• Simplify non-authenticating device access

• Audit and report whom is on the network

The Cisco Network Admission Control System, composed of the Cisco NAC Manager and Server, is a policy component of the Cisco TrustSec solution. You can deploy this system as an overlay solution for accounts requiring network authentication, role-based access control, and posture assessment.

Cisco NAC Appliance extends NAC to all network access methods, including access through LANs, remote-access gateways, and wireless access points. It also supports posture assessment for guest users. You can combine Cisco NAC with Cisco NAC Guest Server and Cisco NAC Profiler for additional features.
www.cisco.com