Array Networks Receives ICSA Labs SSL VPN Certification.Reinforces Array's Commitment to Providing Customers with Highly Secure and Advanced 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 MILPITAS, Calif. -- Array Networks, a leading provider of optimized and secure universal access solutions, today announced that its SPX (Sequenced Packet EXchange) The transport layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the TCP layer in TCP/IP, it ensures that the entire message arrives intact. SPX uses NetWare's IPX as its delivery mechanism. Series SSL VPN Access Gateways earned SSL-TLS VPN 3.0 Certification from ICSA See TruSecure. Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business. The Array SSL VPNs qualified in the first round of certifications for the new ICSA Labs 3.0 standard. This certification reinforces Array's ongoing commitment to meet evolving security requirements. Array's SPX Series SSL VPNs were successfully certified See certification. with the latest version of ICSA Labs SSL VPN criteria, which included stringent changes in functional, security and cryptographic cryp·tog·ra·phy n. 1. The process or skill of communicating in or deciphering secret writings or ciphers. 2. Secret writing. cryp requirements. With this certification, users can now take advantage of additional security enhancements, including stronger, updated ciphersuites (AES), and cache cleaning testing to ensure protection of data remaining from an abnormal session termination. Additional ICSA Labs criteria changes address logging, certificate management and validation See validate. validation - The stage in the software life-cycle at the end of the development process where software is evaluated to ensure that it complies with the requirements. , configuration persistence (1) In a CRT, the time a phosphor dot remains illuminated after being energized. Long-persistence phosphors reduce flicker, but generate ghost-like images that linger on screen for a fraction of a second. and client requirements. All of these criteria changes were discussed and adopted by the ICSA Labs SSL-TLS Product Developers' consortium after a thorough public review and vetting vet 1 Informal n. A veterinarian. v. vet·ted, vet·ting, vets v.tr. 1. To subject to veterinary evaluation, examination, medication, or surgery. 2. process. These robust criteria changes offer Array users a higher level of assurance that their sensitive data is protected. "Array Networks was among the first vendors to complete 3.0 certification requirements," said George Japak, managing director, ICSA Labs. "This proves they are committed to staying ahead of the game when it comes to providing their customers with highly secure SSL VPN solutions." The ICSA Labs SSL-TLS VPN Certification program is an independent and comprehensive process that rigorously tests, assesses and validates SSL-TLS VPNs in a simulated, real-world environment. Testing criteria are publicly posted for review and comment by industry groups, industry experts and end users, including a consortium of SSL-TLS VPN product vendors. "Providing highly secure SSL VPN solutions is a top priority for Array," said Jim Greenway, vice president of marketing for Array Networks. "Our work with ICSA Labs to ensure our products are certified to ICSA Labs' rigorous standards reinforces that commitment." "We are one of the first vendors to meet all requirements for ICSA Labs SSL-TLS (VPN) 3.0 testing and will continue to enhance our SPX Series solutions to assure customers their business critical information is well protected," added Greenway. About ICSA Labs ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, offers vendor-neutral testing and certification of security products. Hundreds of the world's top security vendors submit their products for testing and certification at ICSA Labs. The end-users of security technologies rely on ICSA Labs to authoritatively set and apply objective testing and certification criteria for measuring product compliance and reliability. For more information about ICSA Labs, please visit: http://www.icsalabs.com. About Array Networks Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a leading provider of high-performance, secure universal access solutions. Array delivers product lines that address the rapidly growing SSL VPN and application acceleration markets. More than 2,000 worldwide customers including enterprises, service providers, government and vertical organizations in healthcare, finance, insurance and education rely on Array to provide anytime, anywhere secure and optimized access. Industry leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: , and Frost and Sullivan have recognized Array as a market and technology leader. Array is headquartered in Milpitas, California Milpitas (IPA pronunciation: mɪlpitʌs; inhabitants are called 'Milpitans') is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located with San Jose to its south and Fremont to its north, at the eastern end of Highway 237 and generally between Interstate freeways 680 and with sales offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 1-866-MY-ARRAY. |
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