Array Networks Announces Next Generation SSL VPN Capabilities; Company Expands Its Lead in the SSL VPN Market With the Introduction of Array SP 7.0.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2004

Array Networks, the pioneer in integrated traffic management and SSL VPN solutions for global enterprises, today announced significant new features and enhancements to its SSL-based VPN product lines, Array SP and Array SP-C. Array SP 7.0 supports a broader range of applications than available with most SSL VPN products. The Array SP release 7.0 expands the list of supported protocols, dramatically simplifying the integration of SSL VPN solutions for secure global access. In addition, the Array SP release 7.0 makes major enhancements in the area of client side security and access control.

In making the announcement, Array President Michael Zhao noted, "With the increasing demand for secure access, the market requires a product that is easy to deploy and manage. The product must also have the performance and scalability needed to support an entire enterprise's global needs for extending their networks with strong security and acceleration. The Array SP products offer all these benefits at a low total-cost-of-ownership."

"As the SSL VPN market matures, the product features that enterprises and carriers demand will change. The ease of use inherent in SSL VPNs lowers the cost of supporting users, which in turn increases user counts. SSL VPN solutions need to be able to address the higher security exposure and session connections associated with a large number of end-points to deliver its full value," said Michael Suby, program manager and senior analyst at Stratecast Partners, a division of Frost & Sullivan. "Array Networks' recent product release demonstrates the company is in tune with this dynamic in two important areas: client-side security and scalability."

The most significant of the SP 7.0's new features is full Network Layer (L3) VPN access and the expanded list of supported protocols that provide IT managers with simplified SSL management solutions. New supported protocols include: Windows file share drag and drop, static ports, dynamic ports, FTP, UDP, ICMP, and NetBIOS. It also supports server or client initiated connections to provide true IPSec replacement for remote access, with a flexible identity-based IP address allocation and management mechanism.

Additional highlights of the Array SP 7.0 include these client-side security features:

-- Virtual Desktop -- Limits users' ability to store confidential

information on unauthorized workstations by wiping all stored

information when the session is over. Stores information in an

encrypted vault. Controls local resources and the ability to

download session data onto a local hard drive.

-- Host Checking -- Verifies the integrity of the host used for

access, and supports different security levels based on the

location and equipment being used.

-- Cache Cleaning -- Removes cookies, URL history, cache memory

and the associated temporary files and data at the end of each

session.

-- Customized Access based on location -- Allows the IT manger to

assign different security ratings (low, medium, or high) to

each location. Each security rating can be assigned with

different privileges.

-- Two Factor Authentication based on client certificates --

Allows anonymous login, challenge response login, and

authorization based on certificate information.

Further, expanding on its leadership SSL performance, Array Networks increased its user/login capabilities of the SP 7.0 by doubling the number of Concurrent User Logins to 64,000; handling up to 100,000 concurrent SSL sessions; and delivering an average of 5 transactions/sec per user.

Inherent in the entire Array Networks SP product line are layer 7 Firewall features which allow trusted customers, business partners and suppliers to gain access to the data they need without compromising the security of the network. The layer 7 Firewall features provide the means to secure the content inside the tunnel by validating encrypted data through rules and limits for access based on pre-set criteria set by the system administrator. This is part of Array Networks Webwall(TM) feature set, and is not generally available on most SSL VPN products.

To address the limitations of a BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) solution, Array Networks has also outfitted the SP 7.0 product with Link Load Balancing capabilities, which allow for up to 128 links (default Gateways), and a choice of Load Balancing Methods.

The SP 7.0 is available for immediate delivery.

About Array Networks

Array Networks is the pioneer in integrated traffic management and SSL VPN appliances for global enterprises. Built upon the Array SpeedStack(TM) technology, Array's unified secure content access solutions enable industry-leading performance, integration, scalability and ease of implementation and management. Headquartered in Campbell, California with sales offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, Array engineers and manufactures its products in the Silicon Valley and sells them through direct and indirect channels across the globe. For more information, visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 408-378-6800.