Stonesoft defines the future of network security with transformable Security Engine
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
New industry standard for adaptability, scalability and next generation
protection
Helsinki, Finland - 28 February 2012 - The network security vendor Stonesoft
today introduced the industry's first future-proof transformable security
engine. The Stonesoft Security Engine is capable of delivering seven enterprise-
class product configuration modes to provide contextually-aware, next generation
security capabilities. This challenges today's cumbersome and silo-ed network
security product approach by setting new standards for adaptability,
scalability, agility and return on investment.
First Transformable Security Engine Changes the Game
The Stonesoft Security Engine is a first-of-its-kind security solution that,
depending on the user's preference, can be configured to act as a traditional
and/or next generation firewall (NGFW), traditional and/or next generation
intrusion prevention systems (IPS/NGIPS), layer-2 firewall, VPN or UTM product.
The solution, which can act as one or several of these products simultaneously,
is delivered through one highly integrated technology platform and managed
through a single management center.
In any configuration mode, the Stonesoft Security Engine delivers full-blown
security capabilities, including best of breed data inspection, anti-evasion
capabilities, and full situational and contextual awareness to protect against
even the most advanced threats. It is available as a physical appliance,
software or virtual solution and can be changed without the need for buying
another product.
Stonesoft Security Engine Changes the Way Network Security is Delivered
The Stonesoft Security Engine revolutionizes the delivery of network security by
allowing customers to choose the platform and capacity required, and then self-
configure the product mode and security capabilities based on their current
needs. Most importantly, it allows users to reconfigure and reuse the product as
network and business demands evolve. For example, a user can change the product
role from NGFW to NGIPS or upgrade the security grade at a moment's notice for
free. This enables organizations to adapt to changes with an unprecedented level
of speed and agility.
The Stonesoft Security Engine also eliminates the need to physically upgrade
technologies and security products over time. It automatically receives new
security features and performance improvements as they evolve to ultimately
provide future-proof, next generation security with a single contract and
investment. As a result, customers are no longer held hostage to the buy-
upgrade-replace cycle and can drastically increase ROI.
"We did not want to develop another Swiss-Army-Knife type of product. Most of
the industry's recent attempts to provide loosely integrated multi-functional
security have resulted in compromised security capabilities. In contrast, the
Stonesoft Security Engine delivers any desired grade of security from mass to
military grade and everything in between. This allows organizations to quickly
adapt to changing threats and business demands. It's a level of agility and
security that has never been seen before," said Antti Kuvaja, Director of
Product Management at Stonesoft
Taking Security from Disposable to Sustainable
The introduction of the Stonesoft Security Engine marks the end of disposable,
finite security products and replaces them with a sustainable model for
security. Where silo-ed or loosely integrated multi-functional security devices
typically sacrifice performance for security or vice versa, the Stonesoft
Security Engine features intelligent and simultaneous security processes built
upon a high level of technological integration. This innovative technology makes
the Stonesoft Security Engine's performance comparable to the highest-performing
devices in the industry.
"This has been Stonesoft's long term vision - to stop viewing security as a
fixed product or definition. Instead, we need solutions that have the
adaptability and scalability of a service. We have achieved this goal by
creating something that can evolve, adapt, scale up and transform in time. These
requirements mirror the feedback we have received from customers for the last
decade," said Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO and founder of Stonesoft.
Availability
The Stonesoft Security Engine is available in April 2012. For more information,
visit http://www.securityengine.stonesoft.com.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Antti Kuvaja
Director, Product Management
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 9 476 711
E-mail: antti.kuvaja(AT)stonesoft.com
About Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) is an innovative provider of
integrated network security solutions to secure the information flow of
distributed organizations. Stonesoft customers include enterprises with growing
business needs requiring advanced network security and always-on business
connectivity.
Stonesoft(TM) Secure Connectivity Solution unifies firewall, VPN, IPS and SSL
VPN blending network security, end-to-end availability and award-winning load
balancing into a unified and centrally managed system. The key benefits of the
Stonesoft solution include low TCO, excellent price-performance ratio and high
ROI. The StonesoftVirtual Security Solutions protect the network and ensure
business continuity in both virtual and physical network environments.
Stonesoft Management Center provides unified management for Stonesoft Firewall
with VPN, IPS and SSL VPN. Stonesoft Firewall and IPS work together to provide
intelligent defense all over the enterprise network while Stonesoft SSL VPN
provides enhanced security for mobile and remote use.
Founded in 1990, Stonesoft Corporation is a global company with corporate
headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and Americas headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com, www.antievasion.com and the
corporate blog http://stoneblog.stonesoft.com.
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