Security Demands Are Greater Than Ever
Oakland, California 11/21/2001 Today, SUSE Linux, the
international Open Source technology leader and solutions provider,
announced a version of "SUSE Linux Firewall on CD" available for "Virtual
Private Networks" (VPN). With increased focus on IT security needs of small
and medium sized enterprises, SUSE continues to extend its business
product line.
Companies with secure connected networks at various company locations
primarily use VPNs. Also telecommuters access data in a company intranet
through a VPN. In addition, many companies perform secure
Internet-based information exchange with customers, partners, and suppliers
via VPNs. For example, data sent by a customer to a banking computer system
is transmitted via a secure VPN connection.
"Today, corporations and governments are facing an ever greater need for
increased data security", said Johannes Nussbickel, CEO of SUSE Linux. "At
SUSE we have always focused on security with innovations such as the
'on-CD' security feature. Our new VPN capabilities in SUSE Linux Firewall
extend the secure flow of communication in today's complex corporate
networks and are of interest not only for companies but also for original
equipment manufacturers."
"SUSE Linux Firewall on CD - VPN Edition" offers enterprises using Internet
access efficient protection for their mission-critical data and IT
infrastructure. Designed as an application-level gateway, SUSE Linux
Firewall combines the high security standards of a hardware solution with
the flexibility of a software firewall. As the central element of a
competent IT security policy, SUSE Linux Firewall checks, monitors,
analyzes, and logs the ongoing data traffic, thus providing a maximum degree
of security.
The main advantage of SUSE Linux Firewall is the so-called live system that
allows the operating system to be booted directly from a read-only CD-ROM
without installing it on the hard disk. The live system represents a
security gain, since the firewall software itself is located on the CD-ROM
and cannot be manipulated. The respective configuration files - such as the
ipchains packet filter settings are stored on a write-protected floppy disk.
The enclosed source code enables the adaptation to any specific needs. A
second CD contains the "Firewall Administration System" (FAS), a set of
convenient tools for the quick configuration and efficient administration of
one or several firewalls.
Protection Against Attacks from Internal and External Sources
Since many attacks on critical data occur within a company, SUSE Linux
Firewall on CD not only protects networks against intrusion from external
sources, it also defines limits for various divisions within a company. SuSE
Linux Firewall continuously logs the data traffic, providing transparent
information on all data accesses.
The included http content filter offers the possibility of effectively
filtering HTML pages. Undesired contents can be detected and blocked. The
proxy server, which is based on the Open Source program package "squid",
accelerates Internet operations by storing previously viewed pages and
quickly reloading them on request. Additional features include syslog,
postfix as mail relay, and SSH support.
SUSE Linux Firewall on CD is available as "Standard Edition" and as "VPN
Edition" and can be obtained directly from SUSE or from authorized SuSE
Business Partners. The package price includes the software on 3 CDs plus
comprehensive documentation, 30 days of installation support, and 12 months
of system maintenance. The recommended retail price for the "Standard
Edition" is $1149, the "VPN Edition" is at $1499.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. is a leading provider of information solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell® Nsure™), Web application development (Novell exteNd™) and cross-platform networking services (Novell Nterprise™), all supported by strategic consulting and professional services (Novell NgageSM). Active in the open source community with its Ximian and SUSE Linux brands, Novell is firmly committed to open source and offers comprehensive Linux products and services for the enterprise, from the desktop to the server. Novell's vision of one Net - a world without information boundaries - helps customers realize the value of their information securely and economically. For more information, call Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272) or visit http://www.novell.com. Press should visit http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
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