NEC Starts Providing DNS Security Features Linked with Soliton Systems for 'UNIVERGE IX-R Series' VPN Routers
NEC has launched DNS security and RADIUS authentication features for its UNIVERGE IX-R routers, managed via the cloud. This provides SMEs lacking IT staff with easy-to-use, lightweight network security.
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NEC will begin selling usage licenses for DNS security features linked with Soliton Systems' "Soliton DNS Guard" (Note 1) for its enterprise VPN router "UNIVERGE IX-R series". This feature is realized through a connection with the cloud-based unified management service "NetMeister" (Note 3). At the same time, a RADIUS authentication feature (Note 4) combining the IX-R series with "NetMeister Prime" will also be released.
[Background]
In recent years, while digitalization has accelerated and the burden of maintaining and managing IT infrastructure has increased, there is a shortage of network engineers requiring advanced skills. Consequently, the number of SMEs facing challenges in implementing security measures and operating related equipment is rising. Moreover, as network traffic volume in companies increases due to remote meetings and cloud migration, there is a demand for lightweight security measures that do not burden the network lines.
[Features of this Service]
1. DNS Security Feature
At the DNS layer, which is the initial stage of the communication process, it can detect and block access to threats or sites inappropriate for business. This reduces the load on the equipment, enabling strengthened security while mitigating the impact on network lines and maintaining router performance.
Furthermore, this feature allows the visualization of effects because reports can be generated and security logs can be checked on a web browser via the cloud-based unified management service "NetMeister". Additionally, since policy settings such as access control can be done centrally from the NetMeister management screen, it does not require advanced skills and aims to reduce setup man-hours in terms of introduction and operation.
Through these, it provides an easily deployable and effective network security environment even for SMEs.
2. RADIUS Authentication Feature
An IEEE 802.1X authentication environment is realized by using the UNIVERGE IX-R series as the authentication server and the UNIVERGE QX series as the authentication client.
Because the authentication information is in the cloud, authentication systems spanning multiple locations can be easily constructed, and one-stop support up to the issuance of CA certificates (Note 4) becomes possible. Furthermore, by eliminating the need for separate management from the network equipment management system, operational man-hours and human burden can be reduced.
[Sales Price, Sales Start Date, Shipping Start Date, Sales Target]
RADIUS Authentication Feature:
This feature is available with the currently selling NetMeister Prime license.
Sales Target: 4 billion yen in sales over the next 5 years.
[Background]
In recent years, while digitalization has accelerated and the burden of maintaining and managing IT infrastructure has increased, there is a shortage of network engineers requiring advanced skills. Consequently, the number of SMEs facing challenges in implementing security measures and operating related equipment is rising. Moreover, as network traffic volume in companies increases due to remote meetings and cloud migration, there is a demand for lightweight security measures that do not burden the network lines.
[Features of this Service]
1. DNS Security Feature
At the DNS layer, which is the initial stage of the communication process, it can detect and block access to threats or sites inappropriate for business. This reduces the load on the equipment, enabling strengthened security while mitigating the impact on network lines and maintaining router performance.
Furthermore, this feature allows the visualization of effects because reports can be generated and security logs can be checked on a web browser via the cloud-based unified management service "NetMeister". Additionally, since policy settings such as access control can be done centrally from the NetMeister management screen, it does not require advanced skills and aims to reduce setup man-hours in terms of introduction and operation.
Through these, it provides an easily deployable and effective network security environment even for SMEs.
2. RADIUS Authentication Feature
An IEEE 802.1X authentication environment is realized by using the UNIVERGE IX-R series as the authentication server and the UNIVERGE QX series as the authentication client.
Because the authentication information is in the cloud, authentication systems spanning multiple locations can be easily constructed, and one-stop support up to the issuance of CA certificates (Note 4) becomes possible. Furthermore, by eliminating the need for separate management from the network equipment management system, operational man-hours and human burden can be reduced.
[Sales Price, Sales Start Date, Shipping Start Date, Sales Target]
RADIUS Authentication Feature:
This feature is available with the currently selling NetMeister Prime license.
Sales Target: 4 billion yen in sales over the next 5 years.