VPNC Update for April, 2002

Welcome to the latest issue of the VPNC Update. We hope you find the news in this issue valuable.

VPNC News

Documentation interoperability profiles for IPsec

VPNC is pleased to introduce its documentation profiles for IPsec. The purpose of these profiles is to help users understand how to set up their systems and to understand the vocabulary used in their system documentation. As more vendors adopt these profiles, we believe that the interoperability of IPsec implementations will generally increase.

Version 1.0 of the profiles is now available from the profiles web page at VPNC. Future versions of the profiles will include more real-world VPN scenarios.

Conformance Logo News

This month, one VPNC member successfully finished their testing for the three conformance logos (Basic, Rekeying, and Certificates):

Intoto, iGateway family

Please see the VPNC conformance page for a complete list of vendors who have received the VPNC conformance logos in all categories.

Recent VPNC Member Press Releases

See the VPNC member list for a complete list of VPNC members.

Alcatel
Alcatel Announces OmniAccess 210 for Securing Networks and Mission-Critical Applications

Asita Technologies
Uni-X Software Group And Asita Technologies Join Forces To Develop Secure Billing Applications And To Promote Secure Internet Services

Avaya
Avaya Enables Service Providers to Offer Businesses Managed Virtual Private Network Capabilities

Check Point Software
Check Point Extends UniversalVPNs for Wireless Internet Security

Check Point Software
Check Point Expands Choice of Deployment Options with SecurePlatform

CyberGuard
CyberGuard Takes Top Honors At FOSE 2002, Wins "Best In Show" Award

Enterasys
SAP Selects Enterasys' VPN for Global Sales Demonstration Network

Enterasys
Enterasys Networks Unveils X-Pedition Security Routers for Branch Office Networking

eSoft
eSoft Signs Distribution Agreement With GovPlace

eSoft
eSoft Signs Agreement With Interwork Technologies

Hifn
Linksys Utilizes Hifn Security in Cable/DSL VPN Router

Intoto
Intoto Inc. Announces The Availability Of Firewall Security Solution On The Intel IXP1200 Network Processor

NetScreen
NetScreen Introduces Security Solution For GPRS Wireless Carrier Infrastructures

NetScreen
NetScreen Named VPN And Firewall Market Share Leader By Infonetics Research

Nexsi Systems
Nexsi Systems to launch in Europe

Nokia
Nokia to Support Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX

Nokia
Nokia Security Appliance Selected as a 2002 Information Security Excellence Award Winner

Quarry Technologies
Quarry Technologies Achieves World'S Highest IPsec VPN And Firewall Throughput

Quarry Technologies
Quarry Technologies Introduces The iQsec Intelligent Network Security System

SafeNet
Qwest Communications' Virtual Private Network Services Available To All Federal Government Agencies

SecGo Solutions
SecGo Solutions' VPN product family supports Miotec's smart cards

SecGo Solutions
New version of SecGo Crypto IP VPN security solution on the market

SSH Communications
SSH Makes Secure Remote Access Easy For VPN Users

SSH Communications
SSH Enhances its Easy-to-Deploy VPN Solutions

V-ONE
V-ONE Announces Technology Agreement With TWI Corporation

V-ONE
V-ONE And Metrocall Provide Security Services to Law Enforcement Agencies At Winter Olympic Games

Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies announces release of Home Gateway Software Solutions

Featured VPNC Member White Papers

One of the more popular features on VPNC's web site is our extensive list of white papers from our members. These cover a range of topics from VPN basics to cryptography. As interesting new white papers appear, we will list them in the VPNC Update.

Intoto has created a short, useful white paper called Secure Remote Access with IPsec VPNs. It discusses many of the important features of remote access, decision criteria for using IPsec, and using IPsec with wireless access.

Upcoming Events

Networld+Interop Spring
Las Vegas, NV / May 5-10, 2002
Probably the largest networking show in the world, this conference has a huge show floor for vendors and a large, fast-paced educational track. Many IMC members will be exhibiting at N+I.

Networking the Enterprise (includes VPNcon)
San Jose, CA / May 13-15, 2002
This show combines VPNcon, SAN Conference, DSLcon, and Server Blade Summit. The VPNcon portion specifically targets VPNs and related technologies and is targeted towards network managers, IT managers,and CIOs. There is a large exposition area, and the educational tracks focus on new VPN technologies and user experiences with VPNs. The VPN coverage overlaps with the SAN and DSL portions of the conference, and the exposition area is shared.

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