Stonesoft introduces StoneGate IPS-1205
May 2010 by Emmanuelle Lamandé
Stonesoft announced the availability of the StoneGate IPS-1205 appliance. Designed to secure gigabit networks, this intrusion prevention system (IPS) appliance protects intranet users and data centre services against advanced attacks while maintaining gigabit network speeds.
The StoneGate IPS-1205 offers internal network users protection against client-side attacks. Unlike traditional attacks that originate from outside the network, client-side attacks are initiated within the organisation’s internal network. When users are browsing infected websites, these attacks come in as responses to internal network user requests. At gigabit network speeds, these threats can cause significant infection and damage across the network.
One of the appliance’s advanced IPS capabilities includes protection against malware that may spread from infected USB sticks to laptops and further to internal networks. The IPS limits the damage by preventing the worm from spreading within the internal network, thus giving administrators time to clean the infected machines and patch vulnerable operating systems and applications.
The StoneGate IPS-1205 also gives administrators monitoring of network protocols and applications, as well as Web content control capabilities. Malicious network traffic can be blocked automatically and unwanted Web content can be controlled with built-in category-based Web filtering at any network location. Erratic protocol behavior and applications are automatically logged and reported, which significantly shortens troubleshooting time.
The solution provides virtual patching for servers and services by protecting vulnerable servers awaiting patching within the next available maintenance window. The appliance ensures full-duplex gigabit protection under real-life traffic conditions without putting service availability at risk. The solution also scales when bandwidth requirements increase and new servers are added to the data centre.
Availability
StoneGate IPS-1205 is available in early June 2010.