The Cisco Systems and Net Optics partnership delivers to customers a highly reliable and transparent threat prevention solution. In a high-availability network, the loss of a single device or power source must not be allowed to disrupt network connectivity. At the same time, adding a network security device to protect the network should not introduce a single point of failure. By combining Cisco’s growing spectrum of industry-leading Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs) with Net Optics’ rich array of Bypass Switches provides the security of accurate, comprehensive threat prevention—transparently and without reducing reliability. Cisco’s proven range of IPS solutions, along with Net Optics’ pioneering leadership in Bypass technology make for a solid wall of protection against proliferating threats. Now, customers can be confident in having the combined vigilance of two trusted leaders safeguarding their critical networks and applications. In addition, next-generation IPS solutions can now be deployed with complete transparency, while delivering full protection. Cisco’s wide range of IPSs includes firewall, VPN and optional content security. Protection ranges from smaller businesses to large global enterprise networks at the Internet edge, campus and data center. The comprehensive range of form factors, plus a growing cohort of new solutions offer unrivaled options for meeting a company’s specific challenges. Net Optics Bypass Switches Whether deployed in Layer-3 mode, Layer-2 mode, or Virtual-Wire (Layer-1), Cisco IPSs are highly resilient, with redundant power supplies. However, in the event of an unplanned outage or scheduled maintenance, Net Optics Bypass Switches allow traffic to be rerouted, providing a trouble-free access port for in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch, with its vital Heartbeat functionality, sends a “test” packet to the device that protects network traffic against link, application, and power failure. This Heartbeat adds automated link fail-open protection and provides support for 10Mbps to 10Gbps connectivity and managed models Highly Reliable, Comprehensive and Transparent Threat Prevention • Network-level, end-to-end outbreak and loss protection • Granular policy control of applications and content • Wide range of deployment options • Defense against power, link, or application failure A Powerful Regulatory Compliance Resource • Accurate coverage across PCI-DDS, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, FISMA and more • Constant updating to reflect most recent regulations • Simplified management • Comprehensive security and compliance architecture Partner I Solution Brief Cisco IPS Solutions and Net Optics Protection from Threats, Intrusions and Attacks, Plus Regulatory Compliance Support Figure 1: Bypass Switch and IPS under normal operation Figure 2: Bypass Switch re-routing traffic around IPS
Protection from Threats, Intrusions and Attacks, Plus Regulatory Compliance Support
The Cisco Systems and Net Optics partnership delivers to customers a highly reliable and transparent threat prevention solution. In a high-availability network, the loss of a single device or power source must not be allowed to disrupt network connectivity. At the same time, adding a network security device to protect the network should not introduce a single point of failure. By combining Cisco’s growing spectrum of industry-leading Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs) with Net Optics’ rich array of Bypass Switches provides the security of accurate, comprehensive threat prevention—transparently and without reducing reliability. http://www.netoptics.com
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The Cisco Systems and Net Optics partnership delivers to customers a highly
reliable and transparent threat prevention solution. In a high-availability network,
the loss of a single device or power source must not be allowed to disrupt
network connectivity. At the same time, adding a network security device to
protect the network should not introduce a single point of failure. By combining
Cisco’s growing spectrum of industry-leading Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs)
with Net Optics’ rich array of Bypass Switches provides the security of accurate,
comprehensive threat prevention—transparently and without reducing reliability.
Cisco’s proven range of IPS solutions, along with Net Optics’ pioneering leadership
in Bypass technology make for a solid wall of protection against proliferating
threats. Now, customers can be confident in having the combined vigilance of
two trusted leaders safeguarding their critical networks and applications.
In addition, next-generation IPS solutions can now be deployed with complete
transparency, while delivering full protection. Cisco’s wide range of IPSs includes
firewall, VPN and optional content security. Protection ranges from smaller
businesses to large global enterprise networks at the Internet edge, campus
and data center. The comprehensive range of form factors, plus a growing
cohort of new solutions offer unrivaled options for meeting a company’s specific
challenges.
Net Optics Bypass Switches
Whether deployed in Layer-3 mode, Layer-2 mode, or Virtual-Wire (Layer-1),
Cisco IPSs are highly resilient, with redundant power supplies. However, in the
event of an unplanned outage or scheduled maintenance, Net Optics Bypass
Switches allow traffic to be rerouted, providing a trouble-free access port for
in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch, with its
vital Heartbeat functionality, sends a “test” packet to the device that protects
network traffic against link, application, and power failure. This Heartbeat adds
automated link fail-open protection and provides support for 10Mbps to 10Gbps
connectivity and managed models
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Partner I Solution Brief
Net Optics Bypass SwitchesBypass Switches provide a trouble-free access port for in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch with Heartbeat sends a heartbeat packet to the device, protecting network traffic against link, application, and power failure on the attached in-line device.