Unicoi Systems Strengthens Security Suite with Embedded IKEv2 Release.ATLANTA -- Unicoi Systems, a leading provider of real-time multimedia software and reference designs to embedded device developers and OEMs worldwide, today announced the availability of its Fusion(R) Internet Key Exchange Internet key exchange (IKE) is the protocol used to set up a security association (SA) in the IPsec protocol suite. Overview IKE is defined in RFC 2407, RFC 2408 and RFC 2409. IKEv2 is defined in RFC 4306. (IKE) protocol with support for IKEv2. IKE is an Internet Protocol security (IPsec) standard protocol used to ensure security for 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. negotiation and remote host or network access. It provides an automatic means of negotiation and authentication for IPsec security associations. Fusion IKEv2 is an implementation of the IKEv2 Protocol as specified in RFC 4306. "Unicoi Systems' support of IKEv2 functionality is a clear demonstration of our commitment to remain at the vanguard of embedded software solutions," said Greg Coonley, 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 Unicoi Systems. "Given the reliability improvements IKEv2 offers over its predecessor IKEv1, the Fusion IKEv2 implementation is a natural choice for device manufacturers that require the latest VPN functionality." Key features of Fusion IKEv2 include: --Greater simplicity, and enhanced performance, security and reliability --Support for Extensible Authentication Protocol Extensible Authentication Protocol, or EAP, is a universal authentication framework frequently used in wireless networks and Point-to-Point connections. It is defined by RFC 3748. (EAP) --Legacy IKEv1 support, including support for ISAKMP (Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol) A framework for establishing trusted interactions among entities using TCP/IP. See IKE. ISAKMP - Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (RFC 2408), IKE (RFC 2409), the Internet DOI (RFC 2407), NAT traversal, legacy authentication, and remote address acquisition. Fusion IKEv2 is part of the Fusion Security Product Suite that was designed specifically for embedded systems. This extremely small footprint suite of software includes a fully integrated array of security components, including IPsec, VPN, IKEv1/v2, SSL/TLS SSL/TLS Secure Socket Layer/Transport Security (IETF) , secure SOAP and secure WebPilot, Unicoi's secure embedded web browser. About Unicoi Systems Unicoi Systems is a leading provider of real-time voice, video and data software and reference designs to embedded device developers and OEMs worldwide. Unicoi is the only company that offers a complete line of continuously improved real-time software standalone, or integrated into full-featured reference design solutions. Unicoi's solutions, which include the world's most widely deployed TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. networking stack, are backed by its rapid-response customer support team, and enable developers to reduce project risk, enhance productivity and speed time to market. Over 200 leading companies depend on Unicoi to power their solutions, including Motorola, Ericsson, Sharp, Nokia, Raytheon, Canon, HP, Sony, Philips and Thomson. Unicoi's technology partners include Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ADI) and Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL). For more information, visit http://www.unicoi.com, email sales@unicoi.com or call 678-208-2250 ext. 302. |
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