Welcome to the latest issue of the VPNC Update. We hope you find the news in this issue valuable.
AEP Networks is a specialist in network and application access security, providing infrastructure security solutions that are easy to use and manage. Its products include Netilla Security Platform SSL VPN; Net, a highly secure IPSec VPN encryptor for securing site-to-site traffic; and Keyper, a hardware security module for key management and storage. AEP's 1,200-customer user base includes major industries, universities, and numerous national-government and other public-sector entities.
The SSL Firefox test assures SSL VPN users that users can access a particular SSL gateway using the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Many companies are allowing or requiring their users use the Mozilla Firefox web browser, so having their users be able to access their SSL VPN though that browser is important. To pass, the SSL Gateway must be able to correctly display all tests used in the SSL Portal test when using Mozilla Firefox.
The products from VPNC members that have passed the SSL Firefox test are:
In addition, this month one product received its logo for IPsec AES Interoperability:
See the VPNC testing page for full lists of all the VPNC members' products which have proven interoperability.
AEP Networks
Remote and Home Working Booms as AEP helps local authorities reach
£6.45bn cost savings target
AEP Networks
MTV Europe Selects AEP Netilla Security Platform
Check Point
Check Point Expands Renowned OPSEC Partner Program to Address Evolving
Security Issues
Cisco
Cisco Multicast VPN Technology Helps NTT Communications Deliver
Video Services
Encore Networks
Encore Networks Awarded GSA Schedule Contract
Inkra
SingTel EXPAN Partners With Inkra Networks For Managed Firewall Services
Inkra
Atos Origin Partners With Inkra Networks For Virtualised And
Optimized Security Architectures
Juniper
Juniper Networks Continues to Lead in Key Security Technology Markets
Nortel
City of San Jose Selects Nortel to Provide Network for New City Hall
Whale Communications
Krispy Kreme Selects Whale's SSL VPN to Deliver Secure Remote Access
Whale Communications
Energy Research Group Names Whale A Leader in Worldwide SSL VPN Market Share
The recent news about some hash algorithms having previously-unknown weaknesses has caused some VPN users to wonder what they should do differently, if anything. VPNC's director, Paul Hoffman, has teamed up with well-known cryptographer Bruce Schneier to produce a new Internet Draft on the topic. Attacks on Cryptographic Hashes in Internet Protocols summarizes the use of hashes in many IETF protocols such as IPsec and SSL, discusses how the collision attacks affect and do not affect the protocols, shows how to thwart known attacks on digital certificates, and discusses future directions for protocol designers. The document doesn't give any firm conclusions on what to do, but is meant to stimulate discussion in the security community so that the IETF can determine how to proceed.
Networld+Interop Spring
Las Vegas, NV / May 1-6, 2005
Probably the largest networking show in the world, this conference has a sizable show floor for vendors and a large, fast-paced educational track. Because of the large attendance, many VPNC members regularly exhibit at N+I. VPNC's director, Paul Hoffman, will be speaking about interop testing and how to set up an in-house test lab.
MPLScon 2005
New York / May 16-19, 2005
The trusted VPN industry mostly revolves around MPLS, and MPLScon is by far the most important event for the MPLS market. The conference is mostly about the wide-ranging educational tracks, but also has a good-sized exhibit space.
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