Network Security Solutions

White Papers Video Surveillance     IP and Video convergence	Video over IP delivers a cost-effective solution for mission critical IP video surveillance and for more advanced applications using biometrics and smart cards. Solutions include: Access Control including time and attendance, area access, visitor’s identification. Fire, safety and intrusion detection Video surveillance Intelligent building management and environmental control Benefits of IP video security solution are: Remote access: With all communication being IP based, live and recorded data can be accessed from anywhere Flexibility: Cameras can be mixed to achieve specific objectives Image quality: IP cameras are available with a range of specifications from normal 640(h) x 480(v) resolution up to multi megapixel resolutions Simplification: By removing the outdated coaxial cabling network and using the already existing IP data network Intelligent video: The high degree of intelligence built into IP cameras enables the camera to function independently and act on predefined parameters and logic Scalability: By leveraging the power of the data network, the number of IP cameras that can be deployed and the geographic spread of where these IP cameras can be deployed is almost unlimited. Cost efficiency: The reduction in complexity and the standardization on skills required leads to vastly increased economies of scale

White Papers 10 Things a Firewall Must Do     Reducing Cost with NGFW	NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) Now more than ever the firewall is essential to your network security strategy. However, a new fresh look at Firewall technology is needed. Blacklisting and Whitelisting can put a significant workload on firewall administrators. This is because every new connection potentially requires yet another firewall rule -- which has to be planned, approved, implemented and validated. Such giant policies are extremely difficult to keep secure -- and they invariably contain a surprisingly high number of errors. Next Generation Firewalls provide policy-based visibility and control over applications, users and threats. Identify applications regardless of port, protocol, evasive tactic or SSL Identify users regardless of IP address Identify and prevent potential threats associated with all high risk applications Granular policy-based control over applications, users, functionality Multi-gigabit, in-line deployment with no performance degradation To find out more about this and many more benefits of a Next Generation Firewall contact KSS Technologies.

White Papers Email Attacks	Email has become the primary communication method for organizations of all sizes. The volume and sophistication of email based threats continues to grow at an unchecked pace. Research shows that as much as 90% of incoming mail is invalid (spam, viruses, etc.). Cisco IronPort offers a variety of security applications for spam and virus filtering, content scanning and policy enforcement Advanced queue design and connection management Email Authentication Reputation filtering and flow control Virus outbreak filters Content scanning and compliance capability Content based anti-spam and anti-virus Email encryption Management, monitoring and reporting

White Papers Most Common Threats     Network Security	Serious security threats are being introduced by web traffic as more than 1 billion new webpages are added every day. Combined with rapid content churn, this content explosion has created a vast "dark web" that challenges traditional gateway defences. Cisco IronPort web security products provide network perimeter defence for the broadest range of spyware and web based malware High performance protection and defence against all spyware and Web-based threats URL, Web reputation and malware filtering Unique outbound threat monitoring across all TCP ports Enforcement of acceptable use and security policies over HTTP-decrypted data Comprehensive management and reporting capabilities. Monitoring of new websites in real time and blocking access to the content of these sites host.

White Papers Wireless LAN Security in Depth	Wireless networks are very common, both for organizations and individuals. The ability to enter a network while mobile has great benefits. The mobility provided by web-based applications helps businesses be more productive and their workers more flexible. However, mobility has also introduced significant security challenges, as organizations seek ways to extend security and policy enforcement to mobile users The Cisco IronPort S-Series Web Security Appliance addresses these risks by combining innovative technologies on a single platform. It employs advanced tools including: Acceptable-use-policy controls Reputation filtering Malware filtering Data security Application visibility and control. Gives end users an always-on, unobtrusive remote-access connection that extends web security enforcement to mobile devices The Cisco IronPort S-Series helps you secure and control your web traffic, whether your employees are on a corporate LAN or using smartphones in an airport.

White Papers VPN Technologies: Definitions and Requirements	Remote-access VPNs allow secure access to corporate resources by establishing an encrypted tunnel across the Internet. The ubiquity of the Internet, combined with today’s VPN technologies, allows organizations to cost-effectively and securely extend the reach of their networks to anyone, anyplace, anytime. VPNs have become the logical solution for remote-access connectivity for the following reasons: Provides secure communications with access rights tailored to individual users, such as employees, contractors, or partners Enhances productivity by extending corporate network and applications Reduces communications costs and increases flexibility Provide broadband networking compatibility Provide faster ROI (return on investment) than traditional WAN

White Papers Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC)	The Internet has generated tremendous technology advancements for organizations, resulting in improved business efficiencies and productivity gains. However, to effectively protect the new open and dynamic business environment, organizations need to address several key security questions including: Do you have full control over who is accessing your network and where each user is permitted to go? Do you have the ability to implement security policies on endpoints—before they connect? Do you have user activity information for analysis, planning, and other purposes? The Cisco NAC (Network Admission Control) solution addresses these issues by providing complete business activity support. The NAC lifecycle includes: Role-based access control Endpoint security policy enforcement and remediation support Guest access and dynamic user provisioning Non-PC device support and data gathering