Internet Security Systems has released details of its latest
network scanners, security alert management options and product
strategy.
The RealSecure Network Sensor 7.0, the newest in its line of
network security products, has the ability to detect hybrid threats
such as the Code Red and Nimda worms, before signatures have become
available for them.
ISS added that signatures for the open source intrusion detection
system Snort are supported. Signatures can also be updated
automatically in the new version.
Alerts can be sent via pager and inserted into trouble ticket. The
product will be released in the second quarter at a starting cost
of $8,995 (£6,310).
RealSecure Guard, an in-line intrusion detection device that blocks
or analyses traffic as it flows through a network. If the traffic
is malicious, it is blocked using firewall rules.
The device is available immediately at a cost of $11,000 (£7,715).
ISS also announced a new architecture for its sensors that will
bring users more modular security options. The architecture takes a
page from the server market by mirroring the "server blade" system
used there to add features and functions through removable,
plug-and-play hardware boards. In ISS's case, it will mean that the
company's sensors can be updated faster with new functionality via
users downloading small software libraries that contain the latest
features.
ISS added that its RealSecure SiteProtector management console will
expand the number of security systems that it can draw data from to
include those offered by Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco
Systems, Nokia and Sun.