Array Networks Enhances SSL VPN Suite; New Array SP 6.1 Extends and Accelerates Secure Remote Access for Both Internal and External Users Through a Single Platform.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SecureWorld Expo DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2003 Array Networks, the pioneer in integrated traffic management and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. solutions for global enterprises, announced today at the SecureWorld Expo in Detroit significant enhancements to its SSL based VPN product lines, Array SP and Array SP-C. The new release of Array SP 6.1 extends and accelerates application infrastructure by allowing enterprises to create a unified secure global access infrastructure that offers both internal and remote access through one platform. In addition, release 6.1 adds streamlined policy management, advanced compression capabilities and a simplified user interface for network administrators and end-users. Through this announcement, Array continues to provide companies with advanced functionality and robust authentication and authorization capabilities for secure remote networking through a single, unified platform. Traditionally, SSL VPN devices have been limited by performance to only work in remote access scenarios. Internal access was usually offered via a different path. Having two methods for accessing the same resources meant duplication of IT resources and limited access control, as each application for direct access made audit trails difficult. By deploying Array SP's high performance Security Proxy, companies can now use one platform for remote access, ensuring tight control of user access to corporate information. Array SP's concept of virtual sites and granular access control allows organizations to provide customization and control to remote and internal access for employees, partners and customers, all using the same infrastructure. The Array SP is a comprehensive secure access management solution providing employees, partners and remote workers with identity-based access to critical enterprise resources. When secure remote access is required for content and data, the Array SP can provision robust SSL VPN capabilities at industry-leading performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. . Array SP's SSL VPN can support up to 16,000 concurrent logins, 5,000 SSL transactions per second In a very generic sense, the term Transactions Per Second refers to the number of atomic actions performed by certain entity per second. In a more restrictied view, the term is usually used by DBMS vendor and user community to refer to the number of database transactions performed and 32,000 concurrent SSL connections. The Array SP 6.1 offers faster remote access performance and provides SSL VPN administrators with advanced security, authentication and authorization capabilities including: -- URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. policies for publicly accessible resources -- Granular access (per-virtual-site, per-server and per-port controls) -- Enhanced secure remote access to legacy applications -- Heightened LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. compatibility with NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services authentication -- Full local authorization with SecureID authentication "We are witnessing insatiable customer demand for a robust SSL VPN solution that can handle all application networking and remote content access needs through one appliance," said Dr. Robert Shen Shen, in the Bible, place, perhaps close to Bethel, near which Samuel set up the stone Ebenezer. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Array Networks. "Array SP 6.1 is another demonstration of the company's commitment to helping customers achieve secure remote network access and bolsters the company's position as the leading SSL VPN solutions provider on the basis of performance, scalability and integration features." About Array Networks Array Networks is the pioneer in integrated web traffic management and SSL VPN appliances for global enterprises. Built upon the Array SpeedStack(TM) patented technology, Array's unified secure content access solutions enable industry-leading performance, integration, scalability and ease of implementation and management. Headquartered in Campbell, Calif., with sales offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , 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. |
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