IBM Announces Comprehensive Security Solution to Strengthen E-Business.RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998-- Integrates Networks, Systems and Applications with eNetwork LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. Directory Server IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) today announced a comprehensive software solution for securing networks, systems and applications. IBM's eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution enables businesses to securely extend their information technology infrastructure to safely conduct business over the World Wide Web. This solution, which will achieve integration through a new highly-scalable, LDAP-based directory server, can be customized to meet the needs of any business. It delivers complete security functionality with high levels of interoperability, scalability and reliability from a single vendor with the best service and support. Both IDC and Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. show security as a top concern for businesses moving to internet-ready environments, and report that customers will spend more than $8.3B on security this year. IBM's eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution provides comprehensive, cross-platform security products that will enable customers to extend access to the Internet easily, quickly and securely. "With security as a critical requirement internally and externally, IBM's eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution lets customers spend more time managing their business and not their infrastructure," said Al Zollar, general manager of eNetwork Software. "This integration delivers a key element of IBM's eNetwork strategy, which addresses our customers' challenges of securely enabling e-business; providing enterprise access and integration; and making access easier for mobile professionals." IBM Products The following is a list of products from the International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation and its predecessor corporations, beginning in the 1890s, and spanning punched card machinery, time clocks, and typewriters, via mainframe computers and minicomputers, to microprocessors, PCs, Deliver an End-to-End Security Solution The IBM eNetwork Software security and directory integration is a comprehensive security solution made up of IBM and key business partner products. Specifically, this solution includes the following IBM components: IBM eNetwork LDAP Directory - a new cross-platform LDAP-based directory server, which stores user, configuration and security information, that provides customers with great scalability. This directory service is shipping today, without charge, on AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. and as a component of the OS/390(a) Security Server on OS/390, and will ship soon on OS/400(a), Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (b) and Sun Solaris. It centrally updates information that can later be used by multiple applications, networks and systems across a variety of platforms, significantly reducing the time-consuming process of updating individual application side files and directories. IBM eNetwork Firewall - protects network and business data while enabling e-business activities. The IBM eNetwork Firewall for AIX(a) and Windows NT, which is shipping today, offers strong authentication so network managers are aware of the latest firewall administration activities. IBM Global Sign-On - gives users access to all network resources through a single, secure login entry. IBM Global Sign-On for Multiplatforms V 1.5, which is shipping today, features support for Lotus Domino and PeopleSoft, as well as the broadest set of database and system support in the industry. IBM Global Sign-On V2.0, which will ship this summer, adds full Tivoli integration, lightweight client support, and TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. application support. IBM KeyWorks - reduces worry about whether business data and communications have been properly protected and are recoverable. IBM KeyWorks is a full implementation of the Common Data Security Architecture standard from The Open Group, and includes full key recovery services. IBM DCE (1) (Distributed Computing Environment) Software from The Open Group that allows applications to be built across heterogeneous platforms in a network. DCE includes security, directory naming, time synchronization, file sharing, RPCs and multithreading services. for AIX - helps the installed base of DCE users extend their proven enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. infrastructure to the internet, while allowing true cross-platform application development. IBM eNetwork Software virtual private networks - enable customers to securely extend the reach of their network to remote users, remote sites and business partners. IBM has the widest breadth of VPN-enabled products (clients, servers, firewalls, routers/controllers) and services in the industry. IBM Networking Hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. Division provides IPSEC support on the IBM router family including the 2210, 2216 and 3746 with a Multiaccess Enclosure. This will enhance the capability of eNetwork Software's Enterprise Extender See Media Center Extender, bus extender and DOS extender. to enable secure SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. to IP migration over the internet. IBM is expected to announce later this month enhancements to its S/390 cryptographic and network security features. IBM Security Services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the offerings include a workshop on security issues; security assessments to check the health of customer systems; security architecture and design services; implementation services; and security management services, which include intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. . Authorization, Accountability and Availability Securely Enable e-business The IBM eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution includes authorization components that fully identify and authenticate clients accessing enterprise systems. Authorization components consist of the IBM Global Sign-On, IBM eNetwork Virtual Private Network solutions, and Security Dynamics ACE/Server(b) software and SecurID(b) tokens to enable users with a secure single point of entry to access to multiple systems. "We are pleased to provide IBM with our award-winning, strong, two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. as they deliver secure e-business solutions to their customers," said Chuck Stuckey, chairman and 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. of Security Dynamics. "Working together, Security Dynamics and IBM are delivering the security technology that stands as a cornerstone to the widespread deployment of e-business applications that grant secure access to information wherever it resides in the enterprise." These solutions also offer accountability components that deliver data on who has performed any given action at any specified interval. Accountability components include the IBM eNetwork LDAP Directory, IBM KeyWorks, Tivoli systems management, and IBM DCE Security Server, which reduce administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. and improve end-user access to information. The eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution enables availability components to provide systems and network applications to protect and recover from security breaches. Availability components involve the IBM eNetwork Firewall, IBM Network Security Auditor, and Content Technologies' (formerly known as Integralis) MIMESweeper to manage the enterprise seamlessly and securely and to locate security weaknesses. The IBM eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution is available worldwide today through channels and IBM direct. IBM creates, develops and manufactures some of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM offers information about the company and its products through the World Wide Web. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM software is through the IBM software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com. More information about today's announcements is available at http:///www.software.ibm.com/enetwork/solutions. (a) Indicates a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (b) Indicates a trademark or registered trademark of the respective company. CONTACT: Gwen Cox IBM 919-543-8855 pager 1-800-759-8888 pin #1019243 gwencox@us.ibm.com |
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