BlueCat Networks and Mirage Networks Partner to Deliver Industry's Strongest Defense Against Unauthorized Network Access.TORONTO & AUSTIN, Texas -- Collaboration to Provide Network Administrators with Effective Control Against Threats and Policy Violations BlueCat Networks and Mirage Networks today announced that the companies have formed an alliance to deliver the strongest DHCP-based network access control (NAC See network access control. ) available. Through this partnership, BlueCat Networks is adding support for Mirage NAC to its lineup of 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 . The combined solution will enable customers to cost-effectively authenticate (1) To verify (guarantee) the identity of a person or company. To ensure that the individual or organization is really who it says it is. See authentication and digital certificate. (2) To verify (guarantee) that data has not been altered. users and control their access to network resources. To ease the delivery of an integrated solution, BlueCat Networks has also joined the Mirage Networks partner program as its first Premier Partner. A recent Gartner report(a), states "To protect their networks, many network managers are implementing network access control (NAC), based on technologies such as 802.1x 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 (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. )." This reflection of industry requirements and drivers has spurred the development of this partnership. "Our relationship with Mirage enables us to offer our clients a simple path for deploying NAC and provide access to advanced pre- and post-admission network hygiene capabilities for even greater security," said Rob Farrell, Vice President of Sales for BlueCat Networks. "For businesses not yet ready to upgrade switches and other components for 802.1x, this integrated offering can be easily placed into existing heterogeneous networks (networking) heterogeneous network - A network running multiple network layer protocols such as DECnet, IP, IPX, XNS. without disruption to network operations." BlueCat selected Mirage NAC for its abilities to provide a future-proof approach that provides security no matter the IP device or operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Its award-winning design offers complete access control by: --Addressing policy violations and threats -- even day zero -- at all points on the network --Enforcing DHCP-based authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. for dynamic IP addresses --Providing safe quarantining and mitigation of offending devices "There are no safe havens Safe Havens is a comic strip drawn by cartoonist Bill Holbrook and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. Started in 1988, the strip is currently published in more than 50 newspapers. in the network: every endpoint, from the network printer to the VoIP phone See IP phone and softphone. to the Windows desktop is vulnerable to threats," stated Michael D'Eath, vice president of corporate and business development, Mirage Networks. "BlueCat is clearly a leader in the 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 , 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 DHCP Space. With this partnership, BlueCat can securely authenticate and attach any endpoint, managed or unmanaged, to the network, without the need for expensive switch upgrades, cumbersome client software or reactive signature updates." The joint solution is available through BlueCat Networks. Contact BlueCat Networks at 1-866-895-6931 for pricing and more information. About BlueCat Networks BlueCat Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of simple, secure and affordable network appliances. BlueCat Networks' DNS, DHCP and IPAM solutions secure and simplify mission-critical IP infrastructures to improve reliability and accessibility while providing the lowest TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. . The BlueCat Networks product portfolio is comprised of the Adonis(TM) family of DNS/DHCP security appliances and Proteus the new flagship Enterprise IPAM Appliance(TM). The Adonis family of appliances are end-to-end, fast, intelligent, cross-platform, secure DNS and DHCP solutions that combine ease-of-use and low maintenance with scalability. Proteus is a next-generation, web-based, IP Address Management (IPAM) solution designed to manage name services, dynamic IP assignment and IP inventory for enterprise, government, and carrier-class customers. BlueCat Networks is a profitable network appliance company that supports the needs of government, military, and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.bluecatnetworks.com. About Mirage Networks Mirage Networks is committed to defending the network interior with the industry's easiest to implement network access control solutions. Delivered through a global channel of VARs, SIs, OEMs and MSSPs, the company's patent-pending technology gives IT managers control in the uncontrollable environment of infected, unmanaged and out-of-policy devices. Its appliance-based approach deploys out of band, and requires neither signatures nor agents to terminate day-zero threats and enforce policies, while ensuring a positive user experience. Delivering security from the moment any device enters the network, Mirage solutions provide powerful answers to the problems of securing networks with heterogeneous infrastructures and fluid perimeters. Based in Austin, Texas, Mirage Networks is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more at www.miragenetworks.com. (C) 2006 BlueCat Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BlueCat Networks, the BlueCat Networks logo, Proteus, the Proteus logo, Adonis, the Adonis logo, Meridius, and the Meridius logo are trademarks of BlueCat Networks, Inc. Mirage Networks, Mirage NAC and the Mirage logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Mirage Networks. (a) Gartner, Finding From the 'Security' Research Meeting: Focus on Integrating User Identification Into NAC Deployments, April 13, 2006 |
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