Net Optics Technology Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point Software
Net Optics Port Aggregator Taps and Bypass Switches Integrate with Industry's Most Recognized Security FrameworkSunnyvale, CA – Oct. 4, 2005 – Net Optics, Inc., today announced that its industry-leading Tap Technology has achieved OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. Through OPSEC certification, Net Optics Tap Technology seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading InterSpect™ Security Appliances. Net Optics OPSEC certified 10/100BaseT Port Aggregator Taps and Bypass Switches with HeartbeatTM integrate with Check Point's InterSpect Security Appliances to ensure customers can passively monitor, troubleshoot, and secure their network. Check Point InterSpect is an internal security gateway that blocks the spread of worms and attacks inside the network and provides network zone segmentation. Net Optics innovative Bypass Switches with Heartbeat create permanent secure access ports for in-line monitoring, providing InterSpect users the benefit of additional security and full network visibility. Check Point customers can confidently rely on Net Optics OPSEC certified solutions to deliver uninterrupted, full-duplex network monitoring access while reducing exposure to malicious network attacks and network failures. "These new OPSEC-certified Net Optics products offer Check Point customers more options for secure network access when deploying their InterSpect appliances," said, Bob Shaw, CEO, Net Optics. "The Bypass Switch with Heartbeat is a critical component between powerful in-line security processing and link up time. The OPSEC certified solution offers customers the added benefit of assured business continuity and the ability to strengthen and streamline their overall network security infrastructure." "A secure deployment strategy is critical for a successful network security deployment," l said Amir Ben-Efraim, director of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "We are pleased to see that Net Optics Tap technology has passed the rigorous OPSEC certification to support customers' deployment and security monitoring needs with an optimal solution. The alliance of our product solutions provides InterSpect customers full network visibility and increased management capabilities for an efficient network environment." Net Optics 10/100 Port Aggregator Taps provide ultra-efficient access to critical links, enabling any InterSpect Security Appliance to simultaneously monitor a full-duplex link - using only one NIC. Net Optics Optical Bypass Switches with Heartbeat provide a permanent and trouble-free access port for InterSpect Security Appliances. The Optical Bypass Switch automatically switches network traffic through added in-line devices or bypasses devices that are about to be removed. With a heartbeat, the Optical Bypass Switch protects network traffic against signal, application, and power loss on the InterSpect Security Appliance. About Net Optics About Check Point's OPSEC® ### Net Optics™ and Heartbeat™ technology are trademarks of Net Optics, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective holders. |