Andrew Garcia

Deep packet filtering technology represents the newest weapon in the arsenal against blended application attacks, arming perimeter firewalls with a layer of application-aware security services. Deep packet inspection devices reassemble and reorder multiple packets into their original traffic flows, perform application analysis, and make and enforce policy decisions based on the entire content. Reconstituting flows […]

The latest software refresh of Vernier Networks Inc.s Vernier Networks System offers drastically improved availability features and an overhauled rights management interface. Administrators who need strong authentication and Layer 3 security services for WLAN and public networks will benefit from the Vernier Networks System, but they should be aware the product does not offer wireless […]

Network administrators who need an affordable Layer 3 switch for their networks aggregation level or server farm will find Dell Inc.s new PowerConnect 6024 well worth a look. The PowerConnect 6024s rock-bottom price, slim form factor and rich feature set make for an attractive overall purchase. Click here to read the full review 2 Network […]

NetScreen Technologies Inc.s NetScreen-Security Manager offers solid centralized firewall policy and VPN distribution capabilities to companies that have numerous NetScreen firewall/VPN appliances. NetScreen administrators who want to deploy next-generation security services will find NSM to be an indispensable management and deployment tool. Click here to read full review. 2 NetScreen Technologies Inc.s NetScreen-Security Manager offers […]

Ever notice during a conference call that some callers speaking voices are significantly quieter than others? Octiv thinks its solved this problem with a little device called the Octivox Clear Call. The Clear Call device, which is available now and retails for $249, sits between the wall jack and the speakerphone. Using multiband dynamics processing […]

Companies looking for an end-to-end Wi-Fi access, security and management solution will be hard-pressed to find a more complete, robust set of products than Airespace Inc.s Wireless Enterprise Platform suite. eWEEK Labs tested the $12,000 Airespace 4024 WLAN Switch with an IP Security accelerator, as well as two Airespace 1200 access points, at $400 each, […]

This year was the worst ever for worms and viruses, and it doesnt look like the onslaught will slow next year. As IT managers scramble to implement increased protection, integrated security appliances that combine myriad security functions certainly sound like the answer to their prayers. eWEEK Labs tests show that implementing an integrated appliance will […]

Symantec Corp.s Gateway Security 5460 Version 2.0 provides tight integration of security services and much-needed relief for networks with complex security architectures. However, administrators with networks requiring extremely fast transaction times should consider how much scanning is done at the gateway. The Gateway Security 5460, which began shipping in late October, is priced starting at […]

The latest version of SecureSmart, Perfigo Inc.s WLAN security and management suite, bolsters its already-impressive gateway security and management services with the CleanMachines module. Administrators looking for patch and anti-virus remediation of their wireless-enabled clients will benefit greatly from CleanMachines much-needed layer of client policy enforcement—once it is fully implemented. The Perfigo SecureSmart solution, which […]

No matter what security and management capabilities are included with wireless LAN gear or gateway protection devices, savvy administrators know they need the right tools for troubleshooting. AirMagnet Inc.continues to dispense best-of-breed wireless analysis with its latest release, the AirMagnet Mobile 3.0 suite, which shipped in late October. eWEEK Labs tested Laptop Trio, which adds […]

The Pro 4060 appliance is SonicWall Inc.s notable attempt to gain traction in the enterprise firewall/VPN appliance market. The Pro 4060 carries an affordable price and provides better functionality for complex networks than its predecessors did. However, eWEEK Labs tests showed some of the 4060s new features underperform, and it lacks the next-generation, application-centric security […]

Everdream Corp.s highly customizable Patch Management Service enables administrators to apply a predictable cost model to the thorny problem of Windows patch management. The Patch Management Service is an add-on module to Everdreams Asset Management and Software Distribution solutions. Pricing for the Patch Management Service starts at $5 per managed computer per month on a […]