intrusion
Review: StillSecure StrataGuard Free
As its name implies, this is a free version of the StillSecure StrataGuard intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) products. The software lacks some features present in the commercial versions, such as automatic rule updating and individual device protection, but none of these limitations need be a problem for its target audience, the small business and individual user.
Oct 1 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: FortiGate-300A
The FortiGate-300A is a fullfunction
front-end system
for protecting a network
in a way that goes far beyond
intrusion prevention. It also has a
built-in firewall and anti-virus
protection as well as web filtering.
Each port on the unit can be
firewalled with specific rules and
policies, allowing protected
VLANs and isolated networks to
be created.
May 1 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: InstaGate PRO
The InstaGate has several
interesting features. It can
become more than just a
firewall and IPS, as eSoft offers
different software extensions,
called SoftPaks.
These include
anti-virus, web
filters, and IM
and peer-to-peer
filters. Apart
from being an all-in-one device, it
has a range of customisable reports
and alert logs. It also includes
several real-time monitors and
keeps track of all internal and
external activity.
May 1 2006 12:00AM
Security
Review: Sourcefire 3D IPS1000
The Sourcefire box does all
the things an IPS should
do. It fits comfortably in
the category of an average IPS,
although it must be remembered
that the Sourcefire 3D Suite
includes a ton of IDS, scanning,
and vulnerability management
capability which falls outside the
context of this review. As an IPS,
the box has no standout features,
and nothing specifically separates
it from other IPSs.
May 1 2006 12:00AM
Security
