Press Release
StoneGate provides easy multi-layered defense to existing corporate networks
The unique StoneGate transparent access control module offers segmentation and firewall access control without the need to change network configurations
Helsinki, Finland – 29 June 2007 - Stonesoft Corporation, an
innovative provider of integrated network security and business continuity solutions, extends the
StoneGate Secure Connectivity Solution with a new module. The module unifies IPS (Intrusion
Prevention System) and Firewall functionalities, providing attack prevention and transparent
firewall access control without the need to change existing network configurations.
StoneGate IPS detects and stops network traffic abuse and stops attacks before any damage
occurs. IPS transparent access control is an additional module to StoneGate IPS, product providing
unconditional security to existing networks. The new module further extends traditional IPS
inspection functionality by allowing company networks to be segmented in different security zones
providing full access control for all Ethernet traffic. Contrary to traditional firewalls, the
segmentation of the network by implementing access control does not require any changes to existing
network configurations.
“StoneGate IPS transparent access control provides multi-layered defense to existing networks
easily, without any further configuration to network settings or elements. Until now, adding
further network security has meant considerable changes to existing network infrastructure, which
requires a lot of extra work and costs”, says Katriina Maanoja, Product Marketing Manager at
Stonesoft.
“We are proud to offer organizations a solution that allows them to introduce uncompromised
security to even the most complicated networks. The new module is ideally suited for situations
when a company, e.g., needs to split its networks into smaller security domains without changing
the routing. It is optimal way to increase security in case where for example access to financial
department, R&D or Industrial networks need to be restricted but companies cannot or do not
want to change their network topology.
What is StoneGate™ Secure Connectivity Solution
StoneGate Secure Connectivity Solution comprises of a Firewall, an Intrusion Prevention
System (IPS) and SSL VPN. StoneGate IPS defends the network proactively by detecting malicious
packets within regular network traffic and blocking them before any damage occurs. Implementing
StoneGate IPS expands the defense further within networks enabling comprehensive, multi-dimensional
network security. StoneGate Firewall and IPS work together to provide intelligent defense all over
the enterprise network. StoneGate SSL VPN provides enhanced security for mobile and remote use.
The new module is available with StoneGate IPS version 4.1 and it is available for shipping
in July 2007.
For more information:
Katriina Maanoja
Product Marketing Manager
Stonesoft
Tel. +358 9 476 711
Email: katriina.maanoja@stonesoft.com
Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (OMX: SFT1V) is an innovative provider of integrated network security
and business continuity. Stonesoft is a global company focused on enterprise level customers
requiring advanced network security and always-on business connectivity with low TCO, best
price-to-performance ratio, and highest ROI. StoneGate™ Security Platform unifies firewall, VPN and
IPS, blending network security, end-to-end availability and award-winning load balancing into a
unified and centrally managed system for distributed enterprises. Founded in 1990, Stonesoft
Corporation has corporate headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and Americas headquarters in Atlanta,
Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com.
Friday, June 29, 2007