StillSecure Shatters the Price/Performance Barrier by Offering Multi-Gigabit, Multi-Segment IDS/IPS for One Quarter the
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SUPERIOR, CO, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
StillSecure(R), creator of secure network infrastructure software, today
announced Strata Guard(R) v5.0, the industry's most cost-effective method
for deploying multi-gigabit, multi-segment intrusion detection/prevention
(IDS/IPS). With Strata Guard v5.0, customers benefit from the lowest cost
per Gigabit per second (Gbps) price points in the industry.
Multi-gigabit, multi-segment IDS/IPS software providing 2 Gbps is now
available for $10,000, and 4 Gbps is available for $15,000. To celebrate
this release, StillSecure is offering up to 50% off all Strata Guard
purchases between now and March 31, 2009.
According to Gartner research, "The network intrusion prevention system
market continues to mature and evolve at a rapid pace as the network IPS
market for stand-alone appliances continues to grow, from more than $700
million in 2006 to nearly $1 billion in 2007." Moreover, "in 2006, there
was a consistent average of $50,000 per gigabits per second (Gbps) of deep
inspection. In 2007, there was considerable price variance. Enterprises
should weight price as a factor in product selections." (*1)
New Multi-Gigabit Product Line
Building on StillSecure's expertise with off-the-shelf, standard hardware,
Strata Guard's new multi-gigabit, multi-segment capabilities leverage
patent-pending technology called the StillSecure MG Accelerator(TM). MG
Accelerator harnesses the power of today's multi-core processors to
enable off-the-shelf hardware to achieve multi-Gigabit speeds for
IDS/IPS. Because no specialized hardware is needed (e.g. ASIC-based
platforms using custom-designed processors), StillSecure is able to
provide high speeds without the high cost.
Six commercial versions of Strata Guard are now available, ranging in
throughput from 50 Megabits per second to 4 Gbps. Each version is
available as software or as a preconfigured hardware appliance. For a
full listing of all Strata Guard versions and pricing, please visit:
http://www.stillsecure.com/strataguard/jumpstart09.
Multi-Segment Support
In addition, Strata Guard v5.0 features multi-segment support with up to
four network segments per appliance in IPS mode or eight segments in IDS
mode. Managing multiple segments on one node simplifies administration,
increases performance, decreases false positives, and maximizes the
overall investment in IDS/IPS.
Depending on a company's network architecture, a single implementation can
simultaneously monitor connections to the DMZ, public web servers,
financial systems, and wireless and remote segments. Individual security
policies can be tailored to each segment and customized to reflect traffic
patterns. A single management console monitors all segments for
centralized configuration, administration, and reporting activities.
"In an increasingly competitive market such as IDS/IPS, StillSecure
continues to raise the bar with new advances in technology that provide
high performance IDS/IPS without the high price tag," said Alan Shimel,
Chief Strategy Officer at StillSecure. "Now anyone who has wanted
multi-gigabit IDS/IPS but has been challenged by cost constraints has
access to a fully-featured, multi-gigabit, multi-segment IDS/IPS at costs
unheard of in this industry."
Pricing and Availability
StillSecure Strata Guard v5.0 is available immediately from StillSecure or
through any of its authorized resellers. From now until March 31, 2009,
Strata Guard is available for purchase under special promotional pricing
which includes up to 50% off software and appliance options.
Strata Guard is available as software (subscription or perpetual licensing
available) or as a preconfigured hardware appliance. Both options include
software upgrades, rule updates, and engineer-delivered technical support.
For a Strata Guard trial, contact StillSecure sales at
sales@stillsecure.com.
About StillSecure
StillSecure creates secure network infrastructures. By converging
networking and security, StillSecure is the foundation for secure,
intelligent, highly automated networks that are easy to manage and
protect. StillSecure customers range from midsize companies to the
world's largest enterprises and agencies in government, financial
services, healthcare, education, and technology. For more information
please call (303) 381-3830, or visit http://www.stillsecure.com.
Note #1 - Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System
Appliances, 1H08 (Gartner ID# G00154849), 14 February 2008, Greg Young and
John Pescatore.
Contact:
Sonya Caprio
Director of Marketing
StillSecure
303-381-3843
scaprio@stillsecure.com
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