Top Layer and Interxion Introduce First Managed Intrusion Prevention Security Service for UK Enterprises
May 1st 2003 – Top Layer Networks, provider of globally proven Intrusion Prevention solutions, today announced that Interxion, one of Europe’s leading providers of carrier neutral data centers and managed services, is to use its Attack Mitigator IPS solution as part of a managed IT security service for its e-commerce and financial services customers. With independent security consultants Orthus providing service and support around the solution, Interxion becomes the first data centre in the UK to offer a fully managed Intrusion Prevention solution to enterprises. Interxion’s enterprise customers will benefit from enhanced and more accurate detection and blocking of a wide range of network intrusions, including damaging DDoS attacks and HTTP worms.
As enterprises look to evolve their security infrastructure from passive Intrusion Detection to pro-active Intrusion Prevention solutions to protect mission critical systems and resources, in providing the UK’s first fully managed Intrusion Prevention service, Interxion can claim significant competitive advantage over other data centre providers. With Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator IPS deployed in Interxion’s data centre in London, Interxion’s customers can select Intrusion Prevention as a stand-alone security service, or choose to bundle it with a range of fully managed security services provided by Orthus.
Jon Roberts, Director of Hosting Services for Interxion explained the rationale behind selecting an Intrusion Prevention solution from Top Layer Networks, “We wanted to provide our customers with greater protection than that offered by firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems. We were also conscious of the manageability problems that are triggered by IDSs, such as false alerts and large security log files, which hinder IT and security managers’ ability to effectively monitor and take action against incoming attacks.” Roberts continued, “Unlike IDSs, which are merely passive reporting devices, Intrusion prevention technology accurately detects and also blocks suspicious network traffic. Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator IPS is a proven, robust product, and with enterprise customers waking up to the benefits of a proactive Intrusion Prevention approach to security, the fact that we are first to market this as part of a managed security offering really sets us apart from our competitors. Our enhanced managed security service allows us to offer our customer base a superior class of SLA and will ultimately help us to retain and win customers.”
“With network security incidents on the rise and IT managers under constant pressure to maximise network uptime and protect valuable corporate data, security is the perfect part of the IT function to outsource,” said Simon Hibbert, VP EMEA, Top Layer Networks.
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Hibbert continued, “IT and security managers simply don’t have the time or resources to monitor and mitigate against the increasing number of potentially malicious packets entering their network. With a managed intrusion prevention service from Interxion and Orthus, financial services and e-commerce companies can be confident that their mission critical systems will operate at premium levels, and that corporate data will be fully protected, while removing the need for the in-house IT department to undertake the painstaking process of manually checking for network intrusions.”
Richard Hollis, CEO of Orthus, the security solutions provider that is providing ongoing training, support and technical support around Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator IPS, explained the merits of Intrusion Prevention technology, “Network intrusions are standing at record highs - IDSs and firewalls simply cannot withstand the high volume of these attacks and IDSs present the IT or security manager with too much information to take effective action. Top Layer’s Intrusion Prevention solution does not carry the manageability problems of IDSs, and is capable of both accurately pinpointing and blocking network intrusions, without slowing legitimate network traffic.”
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Notes to editors
The Attack Mitigator IPS is an in-line solution designed to block intrusions and attacks that firewalls miss and that IDSs merely detect, reduce costs and risks associated with attacks, and increase network performance and availability. The Attack Mitigator IPS suite of products allows good traffic to pass through quickly while actively blocking malicious traffic such as hybrid attacks, HTTP worms, SYN floods, protocol and traffic anomalies, DoS, DDoS, and other attacks.
The solution delivers:
Multi-Gigabit Performance enabled by ASIC design, optimised deep packet detection algorithms and embedded application libraries
High Availability Capabilities include line bypass, active/active, and redundant configurations even in complex asymmetrical environments
Pinpoint Accuracy TopFire architecture provides stateful, multi-method detection with patented algorithms and hardware-optimised detection methods
Precision Blocking and Control enables exact actions (block, limit, alert, etc.) on malicious and suspicious traffic
Rapid Response quick advisory and update service addresses growing number of intrusions and attacks
About Top Layer Networks
Founded in 1997, Top Layer Networks (www.TopLayer.com) delivers proven network security solutions worldwide, enabling enterprises to protect against cyber threats and scale their infrastructure to meet new, ever increasing security demands. The Company's intrusion prevention products are built on a patented, ASIC-based architecture. The products are engineered to block high-volume DoS and DDoS attacks, HTTP worms, traffic anomalies and unknown attacks; improve the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems through intelligent balancing and distribution of traffic; and enhance the availability and performance of firewalls through firewall/VPN balancing technology. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Westboro, Massachusetts with sales and support presence in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
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About Interxion
Interxion is Europe’s leading provider of carrier-neutral data centers and managed services. With 20 data centers across Europe, it supports over 450 customers including enterprises, content providers, mobile service providers, hosting and telecommunications companies. Services such as Equipment Housing, onsite engineering and maintenance, connectivity solutions and a range of monitoring services provide customers with solutions to better manage their ICT and Internet infrastructure. Interxion’s group of data centers is supported by a central European Service Center with a multilingual team offering technical assistance to customers 24 hours a day.
Since its foundation, Interxion has raised more than €300 million from a leading group of investors around the world, including Baker Capital, Residex, Bear Stearns, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, CSFB, and Morgan Stanley.
Internet exchanges hosted by Interxion: BNIX; DE-CIX; LINX; SFINX; SWISSIX; VIX; COPIX, AMS-IX, NL-IX
More information www.interxion.com
About Orthus Ltd.
Orthus Ltd. is a professional information security solutions provider offering European businesses cost-effective, cutting-edge solutions for securing their digital information. Headquartered in London, Orthus is staffed with highly trained, seasoned information and communication technology security professionals experienced in designing, installing and maintaining creative and effective information security solutions.
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