BlueCat Networks Enhances Security for Dynamic Networks with Real-Time MAC-Based Filtering for its Adonis Product Portfolio.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Secure DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. Services Protect the Growing Number of Wireless and VoIP Networks NetWorld+Interop 2005 (Booth # 1124)- BlueCat Networks, Inc., a leading provider of simple, secure and affordable network appliances (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything , today announced the addition of MAC-based filtering to its Adonis line-up of domain name system (DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the ) and dynamic host configuration protocol (protocol) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - (DHCP) A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network. The system administrator assigns a range of IP addresses to DHCP and each client computer on the LAN has its TCP/IP (DHCP) networking appliances. With the addition of MAC-based filtering, BlueCat Networks' Adonis appliances will enable mobile users with wireless networking See wireless network. devices to roam and establish secure connections to enterprise networks with minimal intervention from network administrators. Network administrators can now also be certain that every device - whether it is a PC, mobile computer, or even a Voice over IP (VoIP) phone - is authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: to use the network before it is granted a lease for an IP address. "With the growth in wireless networking and VoIP, the need for secure DHCP services is continuing to grow," said Michael Hyatt, president of BlueCat Networks. "The introduction of MAC-based filtering to our Adonis line of products simplifies the role administrators must play in setting up their networks for wireless connectivity. At the same time, users gain access to networks that respond in real time, yet are designed to prevent unauthorized entry." The ability to dynamically configure devices with DHCP has become critical in securing modern networks. Where networks were once comprised of PCs that had longstanding network connections on fixed subnets, networks today are much more dynamic and devices now regularly roam between subnets or different networks. The evolution of laptops, palmtops and VoIP devices has placed added reliance on DHCP to ensure connectivity. Adonis MAC-based filtering embraces this new dynamism while providing a high level of security against unauthorized devices. With MAC-based filtering, network administrators running BlueCat Networks' Adonis line of DNS and DHCP appliances can easily control which physical devices are allowed to connect to and use the network. It operates by filtering each network packet based on the unique MAC address embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in the hardware of the host device. Until an administrator grants access to the network the device is prevented from receiving DHCP services. Once detected by Adonis, the device can easily be selected, simplifying setup and preventing manual configuration errors. When corporate users are added to a network for the first time, Adonis manages any necessary DHCP changes to the device. Administrators no longer need to restart the DHCP service to update user entries. BlueCat Networks' Adonis range of products will start protecting networks with MAC-filtering in May 2005. About BlueCat Networks, Inc. Founded in 2001, BlueCat Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of simple, secure and affordable network appliances. The BlueCat Networks product portfolio is comprised of the Adonis(TM) family of DNS/DHCP security appliances Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. ; and the Meridius line of Security Gateway Appliances. The Adonis family of appliances delivers end-to-end, fast, intelligent, cross-platform, secure DNS and DHCP solutions that are specifically designed to offer ease-of-use, low maintenance and scalability. It also includes Proteus, the first dedicated enterprise IPAM (IP Address Management) The administration of DNS and DHCP, which are the services that assign and resolve IP addresses to machines in a TCP/IP network. There are numerous graphical-based IPAM applications that take the tedium out of manually writing DNS records and appliance of its kind for designing, deploying and managing IP-based networks. The Meridius Security Gateway(TM) line of products offers unbeatable, real-time spam E-mail that is not requested. Also known as "unsolicited commercial e-mail" (UCE), "unsolicited bulk e-mail" (UBE), "gray mail" and just plain "junk mail," the term is both a noun (the e-mail message) and a verb (to send it). detection, empowering organizations to improve network security and reduce IT costs. BlueCat Networks is a profitable security appliance company that supports the needs of government, military, and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.BlueCatNetworks.com. (C) 2005 BlueCat Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BlueCat Networks, the BlueCat Networks logo, Meridius, the Meridius logo, Adonis, the Adonis logo, Proteus, and the Proteus logo, are trademarks of BlueCat Networks, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. |
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