WatchGuard intros SSL VPN security appliances

NEW DELHI, INDIA: WatchGuard Technologies, provider of network security solutions, has unveiled new remote access solutions designed to give remote and mobile workers secure connectivity to their corporate network.  The new appliances, the WatchGuard SSL 1000 and WatchGuard SSL 500, offer enterprise-class remote access features optimized for mobile devices and network authentication options.  

“Today more than ever, mobility is the key to increased productivity, and fundamental to global business practices,” said Eric Aarrestad, Vice President of Marketing at WatchGuard.  “With mobility comes the challenge of managing identities and keeping data secure.  With WatchGuard SSL VPN solutions, customers can continue to provide remote and mobile workers with strong, secure access to their critical data without having to compromise on security or ease of use.”

WatchGuard SSL 1000 and 500 Stand Alone Appliances

For enterprise organizations that need to provide highly secure remote connectivity for a myriad of mobile devices and platforms, the WatchGuard SSL 1000 and 500 are secure remote access solutions that utilize web browsers or thin clients, end-point integrity checking, network interface control, as well as virtual desktops and session cleanup to deliver business applications right to the user for maximum productivity.  Unlike competitive SSL VPN appliances, the WatchGuard SSL 1000 and 500 deliver authentication, identity management and security features, as well as support for the broadest number of devices, giving companies the secure remote access solution via the broadest set of access options. 

The new SSL 1000 and 500 devices work side-by-side with WatchGuard UTM products, or can be deployed in a mixed, heterogeneous network environment.

Key Features & Benefits

Multiple features make the new WatchGuard SSL VPN appliances ideal for mobile-rich, heterogeneous application environments.  Key features include:

·         Clientless SSL VPN Access – eliminates hassles of having to install proprietary software on every client device, while giving employees full remote access to all their applications;

·         Strong Authentication – allows administrators to use SMS and software-based two-factor authentication, as well as 14 additional methods of authentication, including token support for RSA, VASCO and VeriSign, which builds on IT investment protection for superior network security;

·         Single Sign On – allows users to seamlessly access information without having to repeatedly re-authenticate, which reduces help desk issues and enables users to be more productive;

·         Federated Identity – allows for sophisticated environments, such as business-to-business networks or company/departmental relationships, to give users seamless access to multiple or disparate resources;

·         Endpoint Integrity – examines every user device before it connects to the network, which reduces risk and provides for contiguous integrity and enforcement of security policies;

·         Administrative & Management features – with real-time scanning capabilities, automatic session cleanup, ActiveX and Java client support, as well as consolidated and comprehensive audit capabilities, administrators will appreciate having full control over remote workers.