| Intrusion.Inc PDS2100 and Check Point Small Office |  |
The total cost of deploying an
enterprise-class security solution has been out of reach for the enterprise remote office
and small business markets. Sophisticated hardware, software, and staffing increase
the total cost of ownership, preventing them from taking advantage of critical security
solutions.
In truth, small organizations don’t need massive, complex security systems when space and security experts are limited. Instead, a specialized security solution is needed — a smaller, affordable enterprise-class security tool that’s perfectly "right-sized" for the job.
As an innovative perimeter defense system (PDS), the PDS 2100 series is the right security platform for the 5-to-50 user environment, providing enterprise-class security for considerably less than general, multi-purpose security systems.
Checkpoint
VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice is a software solution aimed at delivering enterprise-class
security to small businesses and enterprise small remote offices.
Based on the market-leading Checkpoint VPN-1/FireWall-1 security suite, the Checkpoint
SmallOffice edition has been integrated on the PDS2100 for a high-performance low-cost
security appliances enabling all-in-one security solutions that are flexible affordable
and easy to use.
The PDS 2100 series is designed to make security management easy. While large security solutions can be difficult to configure and costly to manage, the PDS 2100 is pre-configured for rapid deployment, and needs only a Web browser to power on its software. Users don’t need extensive security experience to manage the PDS 2100 — it performs its specific tasks reliably and efficiently to keep the enterprise secure.
As an innovative perimeter defense system (PDS), the PDS 2100 series is the right security platform for the 5-to-50 user environment, providing enterprise-class security for considerably less than general, multi-purpose security systems.
Features
Benefits
Optimized Security Features. The PDS 2100 appliance
series is small enough to sit on the corner of a desk. It uses open Intel architecture and
features a special hardened version of Red Hat Linux, pre-configured and installed; up to
three 10/100 Mb Ethernet ports; serial and USB ports; and future expansion options for
added scalability. The Ethernet interfaces provide fast access to information, enabling
connection to a variety of sources including xDSL, cable modems, routers, and other
Ethernet devices. And because the PDS 2100 series features an Intel architecture coupled
with Linux, new technologies can be rapidly developed and deployed, while changes and
upgrades to applications can occur easily.
What is the PDS 2100 security appliance?
The PDS 2100 is a security application platform that combines high-performance hardware
with enterprise-class security software. Intrusion.Inc is now able to offer a
best-of-breed solution that is within the reach of the small to medium business (SMB)
market as well as the enterprise customer trying to provide security solutions throughout
their organization.
What security applications are available with the PDS 2100
security appliance?
The PDS 2100 will initially ship as a bundled solution with Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1
SmallOffice software. Thereafter, a solution focusing on Intrusion.Inc's recently released
intrusion detection application, SecureNet Pro™ software, will be available.
Intrusion.Inc anticipates releasing other security solutions soon.
How difficult is it to load the software applications on
the PDS 2100?
The PDS 2100 is truly "plug-n-play." Users can take the security application
"personality module" and insert it into the PDS 2100, then turn it on. It's
really that simple. There is nothing else to install. As a true appliance,
Intrusion.Inc's
goal was to make installation and daily use easy.
What do I need to load on a PC to configure the PDS 2100
security appliance?
The only thing you need to have on your PC to initially configure the PDS 2100 is a Web
browser. Once the appliance is turned on, a network PC with a Web browser is all that is
need to access and control the PDS 2100. What's more, it can be administered remotely for
centralized management.
What type and how many interfaces are available on the PDS
2100?
The PDS 2100 will come with standard 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, enabling support for
the widest variety of installation scenarios. Two initial versions of the PDS 2100 will be
shipping, a two-port and three-port version. The Ethernet interfaces provide
extraordinarily fast access to information, enabling the appliance to be connected to a
variety of sources including xDSL, cable modems, routers, and other Ethernet devices.
How does the PDS 2100 compare to the competition?
The PDS 2100 offers much higher performance combined with enterprise-class, industry
accepted security applications. The hardware is based on Intel architecture, and a
hardened version of Red Hat Linux is pre-installed. These features enable a quick
turnaround with new software releases or updates.
