Stonesoft announces the world's first all-terrain, military-grade next generation firewall
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The rugged and portable MIL-320 appliance is military level certified for high
performance in extreme temperatures, wet, mud and dust
Press release
Helsinki, Finland - 11 December 2012 - The network security vendor Stonesoft
today announced the new Stonesoft MIL-320 Next Generation Firewall/VPN appliance
that provides military-grade network security in a rugged go-anywhere unit.
Today's information security is more and more deployed outside controlled
datacenters and other stable environments and needs to function also in extreme
conditions. The MIL-320 utilizes Stonesoft's thorough data stream-based
normalization and deep inspection across all protocols and network layers to
detect and prevent cyber attacks, including those delivered by Advanced Evasion
Techniques.
The MIL-320 appliance packs AET-resistant, high performance network security
into a tough and compact form, certified for high performance operations in
extreme temperatures, wet, mud and dust. Each unit is small, heavy duty,
resistant to bumps and shocks, and available in black or military green. The
MIL-320 is highly portable, quick to configure, and ready for planned or rapid
deployments.
Secure communication with MIL-certified battlefield readiness
Armed forces have a particular, life-saving need for the rapid mass deployment
of security appliances in hostile conditions. Modern military operations
increasingly demand secure networks for the command, control and administration
of deployed forces.
Signals and network defense specialists in the modern military are required to
facilitate distributed operations with robust, secure, high-performance networks
that enable situational awareness, reliable communications, and even
collaborative working and office tools in the field. The Stonesoft MIL-320 is
straightforward to deploy in mechanized forces, infantry or in fixed
installations.
MIL-320 offers industry-leading protection against sophisticated attacks and
includes a WLAN and ad-hoc mesh network support for resilient, strongly
encrypted local communication links and data transfer between deployed units.
The solution provides also unique features like the capability for using custom
encryption ciphers from a connected USB stick.
Securing critical networks can save lives
Industrial digital networks, especially those of utilities, like power
generation and water supply, or transport infrastructure, are vital to our way
of life. Securing these critical networks in the face of increasingly
sophisticated cyber attacks can save lives.
With the Stonesoft MIL-320, robust military-grade cyber security is possible -
and easy to configure and manage - even in the most hostile environments, where
freezing temperatures, sand or moisture renders lesser appliances useless. In
storm force conditions on the dockside, at temporary border crossings, in law
enforcement, remote depots, major events, underground rail links, on land and
sea, intelligent network security is vital to protect the data flow, safety and
wellbeing of businesses and societies.
Efficient protection against Advanced Evasion Techniques (AETs)
Stonesoft has pioneered world-leading research into Advanced Evasion Techniques
(AETs) - the sophisticated exploit delivery methods used by hackers, cyber
criminals and nation states to stealthily bypass conventional network security
appliances.
All Stonesoft products utilize thorough data stream based normalization and
inspection across all protocols and network layers - to detect AETs and prevent
perimeter penetration. Tests of rival security products easily reveal their
fundamental flaws and failure to detect AETs. The network security industry is
still relying on "fingerprint" analysis of known exploit signatures -putting
lives and businesses at risk. The Stonesoft MIL-320, like all Stonesoft
solutions, is AET-ready. The MIL-320 offers superb network throughput
performance and is ready for any environment - in single or mass deployment.
"With the MIL-320, network security can now be made available at locations and
conditions where this has never been possible before", said Antti Kuvaja,
Director, Product Management at Stonesoft. "The appliance differs from
traditional enterprise next generation firewall/IPS solutions through its water
and dust shielding capabilities, resistance to bumps, shocks and vibrations and
wide operating temperature range. You can drop it from the helicopter or drive
over it with a tank and you will stay secured. Moreover, the solution beats
traditional military solutions with its unseen combination of the latest network
security, centralized management and better performance. It offers also much
better environmental protection, security and strong inspection capabilities and
performance than traditional industrial solutions. In short, the MIL-320 is
first of its kind and unbeatable, literally."
Availability
The Stonesoft MIL-320 is available for shipping in the beginning of 2013.
Images:
Stonesoft MIL-320 appliance Images:
www.stonesoft.com/en/press_and_media/brand_place/appliance_photos/
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Antti Kuvaja
Director of Product Management
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 9 476 711
E-mail: antti.kuvaja (at) stonesoft.com
About Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) delivers software based, dynamic and
customer driven network security solutions that secure the information flow and
simplify security management. The company's product portfolio consists of the
industry's first transformable Security Engine, standalone next generation
firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions. At the core
lies Stonesoft's Management Center which unifies the management of entire
networks.
Stonesoft serves private and public sector organizations requiring high
availability, ease of management, compliance, dynamic security and protection of
their critical digital assets and business continuity against today's rapidly
evolving cyber threats. Stonesoft is a recognized researcher of advanced evasion
techniques used in targeted cyber attacks to bypass security.
Stonesoft has the highest customer retention rate in the industry due to low
TCO, ease of management, and overall customer excellence. Stonesoft's customer
base covers more than 6,500 mid- or large-sized organizations across various
industries and geographical markets.
Founded in 1990, the company's track record is well recognized by certifiers,
industry analysts and demanding customers. The company's corporate headquarters
are based in Helsinki, Finland and North American headquarters in Atlanta,
Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com.
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