VPNC Update for November, 2009

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

VPNC Testing News

The VPNC testing lab was started to be busy again. This month, two members retested for VPNC Basic Interoperability and AES interoperability after updating their software:

SafeNet, QuickSec Toolkit (version 5.0)
Stonesoft, StoneGate (version 5.0.3)

Also this month, one member updated VPNC testing logos for both IKEv2 and IPv6 after updating their software:

SafeNet, QuickSec Toolkit (version 5.0)

See the VPNC testing page for full lists of all the VPNC members' products which have proven interoperability.

Recent VPNC Member Press Releases

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

Cisco
Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire ScanSafe, Leading SaaS Web Security Provider

Juniper
Juniper Launches Open Software Platform to Accelerate Innovation Across the Network

McAfee
Verizon Business and McAfee Form Strategic Alliance

Mocana
BridgeCo Selects Mocana to Secure "App" Delivery and Protect Software Updates for New Net-Connected Home Entertainment Platform

SafeNet
SafeNet Announces Carrier Grade QuickSec 5.0

SonicWALL
SonicWALL Medallion Partner Shows Spending More Doesn't Guarantee Better Protection

SonicWALL
Global Service Provider Increases Services Management Performance and Efficiency While Cutting Infrastructure Costs in Half Using SonicWALL

Stonesoft
StoneGate SSL VPN 1.3.2 maintenance version available for download

Stonesoft
StoneGate Firewall/VPN 5.0.3 available for download

TeamF1
TeamF1 and Cavium Networks' Technologies Power NETGEAR ProSafe FVS318G VPN Firewall

WatchGuard
WatchGuard Debuts New High-Performance Security Appliance

Upcoming VPN-related Events

Interop New York
New York, NY / November 16-20, 2009
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 cybersecurity vendors regularly exhibit at Interop.

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