Gartner Group Predicts Firewall Appliances Will Be the Preferred and Simplest Approach to Security In the Next Five Years.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1997-- Technologic introduces new low-cost appliance for Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Technologic, Inc. announced today the new Interceptor(TM) Firewall Appliance A device that provides firewall protection for a network. It includes all the necessary hardware and software in a self-contained package that plugs in between the two networks being isolated. Most firewall appliances are solid state and include a stripped down operating system. bundled with a Web-based management interface, a powerful combination that provides a quick and easy approach to securing business information assets. The appliance comes packaged with software and hardware for complete plug-and-play firewall security. Such ease of use will make firewall appliances "the preferred and simplest approach to perimeter security for smaller enterprises in the next five years," predicts Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. , the world's leading independent advisor of research and analysis to business professionals making information technology decisions. Last week, Gartner Group named Interceptor a prime example of "low-cost, minimal configuration firewall appliances" that will experience "widespread deployment" among businesses with revenues of $20 to $200 million. Gartner Group cited improved security and reduced operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. as two reasons small enterprises will increasingly turn to products like Interceptor for firewall protection. The new Interceptor Firewall Appliance is a flexible, easy-to-access network security solution for small and mid-sized companies with limited staff and resources. The Appliance is also a cost-effective solution for companies with corporate intranets that require multiple firewalls. Its secure, Web-based management interface enables users to configure and monitor Internet activity from any networked workstation. Interceptor Firewall Appliance also features automatic paging and e-mailing for notifying management when their network is in jeopardy. These combined technologies enable network administrators to continue their day-to-day activities without being tied to a single workstation for security administration. "We introduced the Interceptor Firewall Appliance as a solution for Internet and intranet security without the cost and complexity of typical firewalls," says Technologic CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Brian Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. . "Our secure, Web-based management interface is a unique approach and is perfect for IS administrators who are trying to respond to a multitude of network issues. They don't have time to baby-sit their security system. Instead, they need something that is suited to their environment and working conditions. With automatic paging, IS administrators can go off-site or home in the evening and know that they will be notified immediately if something goes wrong. That peace of mind is critical in this industry." Joe Minieri readily agrees. A senior network engineer for Harbinger har·bin·ger n. One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner. tr.v. har·bin·gered, har·bin·ger·ing, har·bin·gers To signal the approach of; presage. Corporation, Minieri reports that since Interceptor's installation six months ago, "we've had no firewall problems at all." He says Technologic's Interceptor firewall system is "is so simple to use and much easier" to manage than the company's previous firewall product. Harbinger, a leader in electronic commerce, has more than 43,000 active, revenue-generating customers worldwide. Supported by the high-performance Interceptor Firewall, Harbinger vigilantly protects the integrity of its customers' business information with multiple levels of stringent security. So, too, does Interceptor guard Harbinger's own business data, which is transmitted to the company's 680 employees through Harbinger's intranet and Virtual Private Network. "Interceptor is a very stable product," confirms Minieri, a characteristic he says engenders customer trust. "It's also intelligently structured," which facilitates staff productivity. Minieri rates Technologic's customer service second to none. "The customer support staff is extremely responsive," says Minieri. "They care about my needs. They realize that my business is riding on this firewall, and they respond appropriately." The Interceptor Firewall Appliance is available for configurations supporting 32, 256, 1024, 4096, and unlimited simultaneous network connections. Value-priced starting at $3,495, the Appliance is available in English, Chinese, and Japanese language Japanese language Language spoken by about 125 million people on the islands of Japan, including the Ryukyus. The only other language of the Japanese archipelago is Ainu (see Ainu), now spoken by only a handful of people on Hokkaido, though once much more widespread. versions. Product options include Virtual Private Networking (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. ); Interview(TM), a Microsoft(R) Windows(TM)-based graphical reporting package; and Internet Scanner, an integrated verification test from Internet Security Systems. Maintenance, training, and consulting are available. Technologic, founded in 1992, provides secure Internet applications, products, and services. Its Interceptor firewall is certified See certification. by the National Computer Security Association (NCSA (1) (National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Urbana-Champaign, IL, www.ncsa.uiuc.edu) A high-performance computing facility located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ), which defines accepted standards for all firewall products. The Interceptor Firewall incorporates encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. from RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. and is IPSEC compatible. Visit Technologic on the World Wide Web at www.tlogic.com or call toll-free at 800-615-9911. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Interceptor and Interview are trademarks of Technologic, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only. CONTACT: Technologic, Inc. Amelia Fusaro, 770-522-0222, ext. 239 amelia@tlogic.com or Baron, McDonald & Wells Donna Faulkner, 770-492-0373 dfaulkner@bmwpr.com |
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