Stonesoft introduces New Anti-Evasion Readiness Test Tool and Service
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Recent severe security breaches highlight the importance of network security
Helsinki, Finland - 1 June, 2011 - Stonesoft today announced the debut of the
world's first Anti-Evasion Readiness Test(TM) service. This service tests how
well an organization's critical digital assets are protected against advanced
evasion techniques (AETs). The service will be provided by selected, independent
IT service organizations around the world.
The Anti-Evasion Readiness Test service leverages the StoneGate evasion testing
software developed by Stonesoft Labs to test, assess and report security
devices' capabilities to protect against advanced evasion techniques (AETs).
AETs are a means to disguise and/or to modify network attacks to avoid detection
and blocking by the network security systems. In practice, evasions enable
advanced cyber criminals to deliver any malicious content, exploits or attacks
to a vulnerable system without leaving a trace. Based on latest knowledge and
research, AETs can bypass the majority of the existing security devices.
The service has been developed to meet the needs of organizations relying on
network security devices like Next Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention
Systems with deep packet inspection. These devices protect mission critical
computer networks, sensitive data assets, critical systems such as CRM and ERP,
and SCADA networks. These systems are attractive targets for cyber criminals and
AETs offer an effective way of executing successful attacks. For many
organizations, securing these areas is crucial for meeting compliance and audit
requirements.
"The recent security breaches highlight the growing importance of network
security. The first step to mitigating risks is to improve your understanding
and awareness about the level of existing network security. The worst thing is
to have a false perception of being safe or being dependent on vendor claims
only. The Anti-Evasion Readiness Test Service provides organizations with an
independent, realistic and definitive answer to the question of how well their
network security devices protect against advanced evasion techniques," said
Klaus Majewski, Director of Business Development at Stonesoft Corporation.
The Anti-Evasion Readiness Test service will be offered by vendor independent,
qualified IT service providers around the world. The availability of the service
is expected to spread fast as major providers take it as part of their
portfolio.
"There is a strong demand from our customers for this kind of a service. Today,
there are a lot of claims and hearsay around the threat posed by evasions, and
customers need clear facts. Understanding how effective or ineffective an
organization's security devices are against AETs is an important part of IT risk
management. The service is a valuable component of security audits, the product
evaluation process or the re-configuration of current devices to add AET
protection. The test service will help organizations optimize their security
strategy", adds Majewski.
The StoneGate evasion testing tool is the most comprehensive evasion testing
software on the market today, including also the most recent evasion techniques
discovered by Stonesoft, which have been reported to the vendor community
through the CERT coordination process. What distinguishes the Anti-Evasion
Readiness Test service from the existing lab and vendor device testing methods
is that the tests are conducted using the organizations' own security devices
and configurations as they are running in production environment.
As an end result of the service, customers will get a comprehensive test report
about evasion detection and block rates on different protocol levels. The test
report also includes practical recommendations and risk mitigation advice. The
test does not require any in house expertise or investments in the testing
tools.
Read more about the Anti-Evasion Readiness Test service at www.stonesoft.com and
www.antievasion.com.
Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Klaus Majewski
Director, Business Development
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 40 824 7908
Email: klaus.majewski(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.
StoneGate(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
StoneGate solution include low TCO, excellent price-performance ratio and high
ROI. The StoneGate Virtual Security Solutions protect the network and ensure
business continuity in both virtual and physical network environments.
StoneGate Management Center provides unified management for StoneGate Firewall
with VPN, IPS and SSL VPN. StoneGate Firewall and IPS work together to provide
intelligent defense all over the enterprise network while StoneGate 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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Datum: 01.06.2011 - 13:15 Uhr
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