Force10 Networks to Host Webinar Exploring Innovative Methods for Protecting against Denial of Service Attacks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004 Force10 Networks will host a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. PST/2:00 p.m. EST P.M. also p.m. or p.m. abbr. post meridiem Usage Note: By definition, 12 a.m. to explore methods for protecting networks from the rapidly growing threat of denial of service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. (DoS) attacks. The webinar will examine unique technologies that bring greater security to network elements, creating a second line of defense against denial of service attacks An assault on a network that floods it with so many additional requests that regular traffic is either slowed or completely interrupted. Unlike a virus or worm, which can cause severe damage to databases, a denial of service attack interrupts network service for some period. and sharply limiting the productivity and management costs associated with the attacks. Stephen Garrison, Force10's senior director of corporate marketing, will discuss the financial and productivity impact of DoS attacks on businesses and examine how the industry is responding to this new challenge. Garrison will highlight various technologies that increase security and resiliency at the switch level by eliminating the backdoors DoS attacks use to disable To turn off; deactivate. See disabled. the network. Force10 recently announced its Dynamic Security Suite, a series of technologies designed to bring greater security and resiliency to the network. To protect against attacks, Force10 combines its DoS Guard technology and Hot-Lock access control list updates with the E-Series' distributed architecture, increasing network stability and reducing management costs associated with the attacks. Force10's live webinar, "Reducing DoS Vulnerability," can be accessed by selecting the link on the events tab of Force10's homepage, www.force10networks.com, and following registration directions. Audio will be available from the Internet, but may also be accessed by dialing 800-698-8433 (706-643-0028 international), code 5017916. About Force10 Networks Force10 Networks is the pioneer in scalable resiliency for high performance switching and routing. Based on a revolutionary system architecture that delivers best-in-class resiliency and massive scalability, Force10's E-Series switch/routers ensure predictable application performance, increase network availability, and reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . Today, many of the world's largest Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks depend on Force10 Networks. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.force10networks.com. Force10, E-Series, EtherScale and FTOS FTOS Flight Termination Ordnance System are trademarks of Force10 Networks, Inc. All other company names are trademarks of their respective holders. |
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