SCIENCE
Norman Antimalware Security Appliance Delivers Increased Functionality and High Performance
Highlights for the latest
Norman Network Protection include:
- Support for scanning traffic for malware on mirrored (or SPAN) switch ports
- Ready for deployment in IPv6 networks
- A 64-bit Linux platform for superior performance
- Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- High availability failover solution for continuous service
- URL custom content blocking
- Enhanced Windows file-sharing support
In a highly cluttered
security appliance market,
Easy-to install and
easy-to-use NNP is engineered to protect manufacturers, SMB, financial
institutions, health care and government agencies seeking the highest
protection against today's exploding malware threats. Customers may use NNP in
a defense-in-depth strategy to dramatically improve malware blocking – labs
tests showing a possible effective doubling of malware protection.
"In today's security
environment, organizations that fail to secure and manage the Web channel will
likely suffer from higher rates of malware infection and data loss than
industry averages. These organizations also will be less able to exploit new
Web 2.0 marketing channels, collaborative tools and cost-saving
opportunities," according to recent Gartner Group research.
NNP can be installed at the
network perimeter, or placed between network nodes to block insider threats
from compromised laptops, memory sticks and other mobile devices.
This version of NNP adds
the mirror port feature, enabling the appliance to be used as a non-intrusive
out-of-band scanning device. Customers can now implement NNP either as an
in-line or out-of-band scanning device based on their preferences.
Strengthened by
The ultrafast NNP appliance
is built on a 64-bit Linux platform and supports up to 10 gigabit Ethernet
networks, providing a real-time, front-end protection solution for the entire
LAN and production environment. Multiple protocols are scanned to stop
malicious programs, keeping the network clean and allowing safe traffic to pass
through quickly and efficiently. NNP combines signature-based security with SandBox
and DNA Matching technology to proactively stop malware.
"A growing number of
enterprises are looking for a network antimalware device to augment the
protection offered by the antivirus products on their endpoints," said Rick Moy, president of NSS Labs, Inc.
"Organizations cannot simply rely on a single layer of antimalware
protection. Defense-in-depth strategies are crucial, especially as malware is
increasingly delivered via the web and social media."
"Network antimalware
and antivirus solutions such as the Norman Network Protection appliance are an
important part of a defense-in-depth strategy," Moy said.