BANGALORE, INDIA: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, launched, in India, VPN-1 Virtual Edition (VE), which delivers the same best-of-class security for virtual applications that Fortune 500 companies depend on to secure their corporate networks and data centers.
Virtualization of multiple servers into a single appliance creates an entirely new type of environment that requires new ways to protect segregated applications and information from one another without the use of physical security appliances. Check Point's VPN-1 VE restores the separation and security of applications as if they were still located on separate servers.
VPN-1 VE also integrates completely into a customer's overall Check Point security infrastructure, making it possible to manage Check Point appliances and software for open servers, "Secured by Check Point" appliances and VPN-1 VE from a single interface – reducing the cost and strain of management.
Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies, said: "Just like the global market, India too has realized the potential of virtualization. There is a rapid and widespread adoption of virtualization technologies across all verticals mainly BFSI IT and ITeS vertical. Virtual systems are part of the overall network and need to be protected with the same level of security provided for physical appliances. VPN-1 VE demonstrates Check Point's commitment to protecting corporations as new technologies enter the network. Check Point's open architecture provides customers with unparalleled, centrally managed security across both physical networks and virtual environments."
VPN-1 VE provides businesses and organisations numerous benefits, including:
Secures virtual environments with a preconfigured solution that is tailored for
VMware ESX or ESXi environments to help ensure an easy, optimal deployment
Eliminates the need for additional security appliances to protect virtual applications, thereby lowering costs
Integrates with the same unified interface as other Check Point security gateways
Strengthens auditing, compliance and risk management with unified logging for the entire security infrastructure, including virtual environments
Enables quick deployment for provisioning or disaster recovery
William Shelton, director of emerging products and solutions at VMware, said: "Check Point customers can deploy the VPN-1 VE with confidence, knowing that it is optimized for VMware environments. We welcome Check Point's contribution to the more than 800 virtual appliances currently available from the VMware virtual appliance marketplace.
Check Point VPN-1 VE joins VPN-1 Power VSX as part of Check Point's virtualization security portfolio. VPN-1 Power VSX is a virtualized security gateway that allows managed service providers and corporations to consolidate up to 250 virtual security systems – including firewall, virtual private network (VPN) and intrusion prevention – on a single hardware platform.
"Check Point provides Indian organizations security solutions for all environments based on award-winning technology used by the Fortune 500, which can be managed through a single console to reduce complexity and lower cost of ownership," concluded Bhaskar.
