AssureNet Pathways Joins With Ascend to Provide Enhanced Remote Access Security.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1996-- AssureNet Pathways, Inc. (formerly Digital Pathways, Inc.), provider of a broad range of network information security solutions, today announced the interoperability of its Defender Security Server (DSS (1) (Digital Signature Standard) A National Security Administration standard for authenticating an electronic message. See RSA and digital signature. (2) (Digital Satellite S ) with the Ascend MAX family of products, including the Ascend MAX 1800, MAX 4000 and the Ascend RADIUS server. Adding a DSS to a network employing any of the Ascend Max products provides companies with an enhanced remote access security solution that is readily accepted by both users and administrators, and that efficiently coordinates and integrates remote access communication with the simple and reliable two-factor challenge/response authentication process provided by AssureNet products. "Organizations can now utilize the industry leading technologies of both AssureNet and Ascend to provide secure dial-up and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. remote access to networks," said Bruce Johnson For the American politician, see Bruce Edward Johnson. Bruce Johnson co-founded a Canadian personal income tax software company named WinTax in 1992 with fellow University of Alberta graduate Chad Frederick. , vice president of business development at AssureNet. "Our Defender Security Server, working in conjunction with the Ascend MAX products, ensure that only authorized users gain access to networks and critical applications." Dave Dawson, general manager of the network security business unit at Ascend said, "We are excited about including support for AssureNet products in the MAX product family and in our RADIUS products. "AssureNet's products enhance the user authentication See authentication. features built into the MAX and our RADIUS server by providing the ability to use the two-factor, challenge/response authentication process on a per user basis. We're pleased to be working with AssureNet in providing an ever growing suite of capabilities to meet the security needs of our customers." Offering Complete, Integrated Solutions The partnership with Ascend is the latest win for AssureNet's "Winning Solutions" industry partnering program designed to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the rapidly evolving demands of end users and systems integrators for more complete, high-level solutions to meet secure remote access needs. The program partners AssureNet security solutions with key vendors of security, remote access, firewalls, database and network operating systems to offer more complete, integrated solutions that provide better interoperability. A Distributed, Standard-Based, Security Solution The distributed, scalable architecture of AssureNet's DSS permits simultaneous authentication to all access points on the network. Depending on the requirements of the network, authentication can occur from either one or many remote access servers such as the Ascend MAX. Additionally, the DSS allows users to take advantage of any wide area service, including dial-in, ISDN, Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. or ATM, and provides extended user authentication through firewalls, for Telnet, FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and remote log-on services. The DSS eliminates the need to install proprietary hardware at each network access point. End users and network administrators are authenticated through one-time passwords generated by the DSS and SecureNet Keys, a secure, easy-to-use process. In addition, the DSS supports standards-based transport protocols, including TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and IPX/SPX See IPX. . DSS Performance and Recovery With two active DSS servers on line, the servers can be set up for load sharing, which means network administrators need not worry about traffic over load or delays in the authentication process. As an added advantage, the primary and alternate DSS servers may be active at the same time, which prevents delay or lack of secure remote access in the event of a system or transport failure. The system automatically switches after a specific number of failed authentication "re-tries," without having to wait for time-based switching. DMS (1) (Document Management System) See document management. (2) (Defense Messaging System) An X.500-compliant messaging system developed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Security Management All of AssureNet's Defender products, including hardware, servers, and tokens, can be managed with AssureNet's Defender Management Software (DMS). DMS allows network administrators to manage all aspects of user access and authentication. With audit trail information and the user database, system supervisors have complete control over adding, deleting and updating Defender systems and user information. Ascend MAX The MAX product family supports end user applications such as corporate telecommunting, remote office networking and Internet access and is deployed extensively in ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. and Carrier networks worldwide. A key to this success is a common set of features and capabilities which includes security, management, extensive user authentication, routing and bridging, and terminal server functionality. Remote node access (MAXLink), and modem dialout (MAXDial) are also available for the entire MAX family, from the MAX 1800, to the MAX 2000 to the 48-port MAX 4002 to the 96-port MAX 4004 to the newly announced 672-port MAX TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. . For Additional Information For additional information, please contact AssureNet by phone at 415/964-0707, by e-mail at sales@assurenetpathways.com, or access AssureNet's Web site at www.assurenetpathways.com. Ascend Communications can be contacted by phone at 800/621-9578, by e-mail at info@ascend.com, or www.ascend.com. About Ascend Ascend Communications, Inc. is a leading, worldwide provider of remote networking solutions for corporate central sites, Internet Service Providers' point of presence, remote offices, mobile workers and telecommuters. Ascend develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports products which utilize bandwidth on demand to extend existing corporate networks for applications such as remote LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. access, Internet access, telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. connectivity and videoconferencing/multimedia access. Detailed information on Ascend products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on Ascend's home page at the World Wide Web site http://www.ascend.com. About AssureNet Pathways AssureNet Pathways provides a broad range of network information security solutions that protect enterprise-wide networks from unauthorized entry, tampering and theft of information and services. AssureNet Pathways products are the most easy to use and manage, cost-effective, standards-based security solutions available. Backed by more than a decade of expertise in network security, AssureNet Pathways' customers include leading companies in the electronics, financial and health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract and communications industries. AssureNet Pathways is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., with regional offices throughout the US and in Basingstoke, UK. The company's products are sold worldwide through a network of distributors, value-added resellers and system integrators. CONTACT: AssureNet Pathways Inc. Kathy Bower, 415/526-2217 kathy@assurenetpathways.com |
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