Secured by Check Point VPN/Security Product
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Diana Laverdure
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561-391-8717
OmniCluster Technologies' SlotShield 1000 & 3000 Receives "Secured by Check Point"
Certification
OmniCluster to integrate market-leading Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 and VPN-1/FireWall-1
SmallOffice
BOCA RATON, FL, June 10, 2002 OmniCluster Technologies, Inc., a leading developer
and provider of PCI-based security appliance blades, announced today that the
OmniCluster SlotShield 1000 and SlotShield 3000 VPN/security products have passed
rigorous testing and received "Secured by Check Point" certification from Check
Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP). Check Point's market-leading VPN-1â/FireWall-1â
Next Generation software integrated with OmniCluster's PCI-based SlotShield server
appliance blade solution allows for two different and distinctive breakthrough
security implementations:
· Securing individual servers with zero infrastructure impact
· Securing enterprise networks with a consolidated security server
The first implementation allows for an individual server to be secured by VPN-1/FireWall-1
through existing hardware infrastructure. This configuration drives business-to-business
VPN transactions right down to an individual server, insuring that the transaction
stays secure and encrypted right to the PCI bus and without any impact to the
host operating system (OS). Additionally, this implementation also shields
mission critical servers from internal risks such as wireless networks or viruses
that spread from server to server.
The second implementation gives OmniCluster's hardware the ability to create
a new class of consolidated security appliance one that takes advantage of
High Availability features like RAID and redundant power on servers from IBM,
Compaq, HP, Dell, Gateway, and others. Check Point FireWall Clusters can be
deployed with complementary Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) applications,
to drive a new segment of multi-application security solutions in a single industry
standard server. The topology allows an individual to run VPN-1/FireWall-1 in
parallel with URL filtering, virus scanning, and intrusion detection applications
within a single server chassis using different operating systems.
"This is a milestone for the security industry," said Christopher Fleck, CEO
of OmniCluster Technologies. "Users of Check Point's market-leading products
can now utilize a single industry standard server to create a cluster of VPN/firewalls,
delivering a custom solution for their security needs. By combining OPSEC-certified
security applications such as virus screening and URL filtering into an industry
standard server using OmniCluster's SlotShield appliances, a 'best-of-breed'
consolidated security server can be easily deployed with existing hardware infrastructure."
"We are pleased to see OmniCluster's SlotShield appliances receive 'Secured by
Check Point' certification," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business
development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "SlotShield
appliances integrating Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 software provide enterprises
a scaleable and easy to use solution to secure individual servers and entire
networks with existing industry-standard servers."
OmniCluster's SlotShield 3000 and 1000 are ideal platforms for the next generation
of VPN/security appliances and can be ordered today. The SlotShield 1000 is
priced at $599.00 and includes 128MB of RAM and a host-based storage area network
(SAN) for diskless operation. The SlotShield 3000 is priced at $1,999 and includes
3 10/100 external Ethernet ports, an internal SAN and gigabit Ethernet. SlotShield
3000 is ideal for an expandable, scalable, PCI-based security solution for enterprises
looking to build a chassis-like solution. Each OmniCluster SlotShield can be
installed and running in less than 15 minutes. VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice
licenses start at $400. For the enterprise addition of VPN-1/FireWall-1 licenses
start at $2,000.
About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet.
It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets.
The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and
security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications.
SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family,
secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees,
branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's
Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for
integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 300
leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by
a network of 2,500 certified partners in 203 countries. For more information,
please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at
http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.
About OmniCluster Technologies
OmniCluster Technologies is based in Boca Raton, Florida. OmniCluster, a pioneer
in the development of PCI card server blades, has redefined the next generation
platform for security appliances. OmniCluster's SlotShield security appliances
are plug-n-play solutions that are compatible with existing infrastructures,
providing an easy to use, cost-effective added layer of defense against security
breaches. The company's security solutions are sold, integrated and serviced
by security-focused partners. OmniCluster Technologies is privately owned with
shareholders including IBM, Mellon Ventures, HIG Ventures, CrossBow Ventures
and Cenetec. The company distributes its products throughout the world via business
partners and other leading systems integrators. For additional information regarding
OmniCluster's products and services, visit the company's web site at www.omnicluster.com.
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