Welcome to the latest issue of the VPNC Update. We hope you find the news in this issue valuable.
VPNC's extensive SSL VPN testing continues with the fourth in its series of interoperability logos for SSL VPNs. The new SSL File Access test assures SSL VPN users that they can read and write files on CIFS/SMB file servers that are protected by a particular SSL gateway. CIFS (the Common Internet File System) uses the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol to make files available to users on the network.
To pass, the SSL gateway must be able to correctly allow remote users to both read and write files on two different CIFS/SMB servers on the protected network. One server is running Windows Server 2000, and the other is running Windows Server 2003. The two CIFS/SMB systems are similar, but they have differences that can sometimes cause clients to not be able to correctly interoperate. Because many organizations still use Windows Server 2000, while many others use Windows Server 2003, VPNC requires all systems that receive this logo to work correctly with both servers.
Different SSL VPN gateways present the remote access user with different views of the CIFS/SMB filesystem. VPNC's test used the file and directory display mechanism required by the individual gateway.
The initial products from VPNC members that have passed the SSL File Access test are:
This month, one member who had significant upgrades to its base IPsec software retested for their IPsec Basic Interoperability and IPsec AES Interoperability logos:
This month, one member who had significant upgrades to its base IPsec software retested for their IPsec Basic Interoperability logo:
This month, one member who had significant upgrades to its base SSL VPN software retested for their SSL Portal, SSL Exchange, and SSL Firefox logos:
See the VPNC testing page for full lists of all the VPNC members' products which have proven interoperability.
AEP Networks
Intelligent Port Forwarding, New Unified Webtop Highlight Latest Edition of
AEP Networks SSL VPN Platform
Caymas
Caymas Systems Achieves Cisco Compatible Certification For Network
Admission Control Program
Ixia
Ixia Moves IPsec VPN Device Testing to the Edge
Ixia
Ixia Advances Testing of Next Generation Broadband Networks
Juniper
Juniper Networks Continues SSL VPN Leadership with New Hardware Platforms
Juniper
Juniper Networks Enhances and Extends High-End Security Portfolio
SafeNet
SafeNet First to Deliver Unified Security Platform for Networking Equipment OEMs
Stonesoft
IBM and Stonesoft are extending relationship
Whale Communications
The White Stone Group Chooses Whale's SSL VPN to Provide Its Clients Secure Remote Access to Sensitive Patient Information
Whale Communications
Vornado Realty Trust Selects Whale's SSL VPN to Provide Secure Remote Access to Key Financial Applications
Interop New York
New York, NY / December 12-15, 2005
This is a smaller version of Interop Las Vegas, which is
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 VPN vendors
regularly exhibit at Interop.
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