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How tight is your network security? Do you know if the people accessing your network are authorized to do so? If an employee leaves your organization, are his network access rights instantly terminated? With Novell® Open Enterprise Server, you'll have tight control over who accesses your systems and what they are permitted to see. You can use Novell Open Enterprise Server to confidently deliver the right resources to the right people—securely, efficiently, and best of all, affordably.

Network security is an essential part of Novell Open Enterprise Server, which includes two highly secure operating platforms: Novell NetWare® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9. In fact, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 has received Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+certification, the highest level of security and operations certification ever achieved in the Linux market. Novell Open Enterprise Server includes the following technologies to safeguard your data—no matter which platform you use.

Identity Management with Novell eDirectory

A key component of Novell Open Enterprise Server, Novell eDirectory™ is the foundation for the world's largest identity management deployments. It is a high-end directory service that allows businesses to manage identities and security access for employees, customers and partners. With Novell eDirectory, you have real-time control over users' access to network resources. If you terminate their network access, they will be instantly locked out. Swift, precise control over users and resources helps block unauthorized access and saves you money. +

Network Security with Novell Modular Authentication Service (NMAS)

Novell Modular Authentication Service is advanced authentication technology. It allows Novell Open Enterprise Server to support dozens of authentication methods. With support for smart cards, proximity cards, Kerberos, tokens, biometrics and digital certificates, Novell Modular Authentication Service allows you to integrate and deploy the combination of authentication methods that's right for your business. +

Novell Identity Manager 2 Bundle Edition

Leverage the value of mixed environments and solutions without creating security and administrative headaches. The Novell Identity Manager 2—formerly DirXML®—Bundle Edition enables you to synchronize user accounts and passwords in a mixed environment and enjoy the benefits of "best-of-breed" technologies. The Bundle Edition includes the eDirectory, Active Directory and Windows NT drivers. +

For additional information about Novell Open Enterprise and identity, please see "Tech Talk #1 - Mission: Possible" in the 2005 Open Enterprise Server special edition of Connection Magazine.

To learn about the safety and security of open source technology, please see "Tech Talk #5 - Stop Dreaming" in the 2005 Open Enterprise Server special edition of Connection Magazine.

For more information about general security services in Novell Open Enterprise Server, and to read about how Open Enterprise Server worked for a Michigan public school system, please see "Tech Talk #6 - To the Point" in the 2005 Open Enterprise Server special edition of Connection Magazine.

Contact us for more information about network security & identity management with Novell Open Enterprise Server.