Juniper's IDP 4.0 Protects VoIP, Databases and Cellular

By Johanne Torres

TMCnet Contributing Editor

 

Juniper Networks released on Monday version 4.0 of the Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) platform. The new IDP version 4.0 software provides control over enterprise applications including VoIP, LAN and cellular communications, while Juniper Networks' (News - Alert) new NetScreen Security Manager (NSM) 2006.1 software provides centralized management of the enterprise security infrastructure including IDP systems.

 

The new Security Explorer technology in NSM 2006.1 provides simple graphical views of host, application, server and user activity on the network. The graphical views offer insight into the types and versions of applications running, as well as who is running the applications, what the applications are doing, and the type of attacks coming to or from a particular server, device, user or IP address.

 

The Juniper Networks IDP system integrates the increased visibility provided by the IDP and NSM software to provide focused application protection and control. The new IDP system has been expanded to include application control of VoIP networks through the decoding of the H.225 VoIP control protocol, which enables enterprises to securely use H.323-based VoIP solutions.

 

"Detailed insight into applications running on the network is essential to understanding the security risk within a company, and is required for accurate and precise threat prevention. It also helps ensure the appropriate application use policies are implemented and enforced on the network," said Hitesh Sheth, vice president of security products for Juniper Networks in a statement.

 

"With the combined power of Juniper Networks' new IDP and NSM software, customers can obtain a detailed assessment of what is occurring on their network and can take the necessary action to control it. The result is a better security posture, and reduced cost for the enterprise. For managed security service providers, it means a more targeted and cost-effective service."

 

The Juniper Networks IDP 4.0 and NSM 2006.1 software are currently available for immediate download for existing IDP appliance and NSM customers. The IDP appliances with version 4.0 software start at $9,000 for the IDP 50.

 

Juniper made news earlier this year when it announced that Lembaga Tabung Haji, a Malaysian government-linked financial organization, deployed the ISG 2000 firewall and virtual private network (VPN) systems to protect its infrastructure against threats and other network attacks.

 

The financial services organization has over 120 branches nationwide. It provides savings services in line with Islamic principles to help Muslims planning a pilgrimage to Mecca. Tabung Haji chose to deploy the Juniper's ISG 2000 systems at its data centers to provide firewall/VPN protection, as well as secure access services for the organization's staff and customers.

 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

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Johanne Torres is contributing editor for TMCnet and Internet Telephony magazine. To see more articles by Johanne Torres, please visit Johanne Torres' columnist page.