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Intel Announces Industry's First High-Speed, Security Network Adapters for Mobile PCs

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Intel Corporation has announced the industry's first high-speed, security network adapters for mobile PCs, addressing a gap in network security solutions. The new adapters provide up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection, enabling comprehensive LAN security solutions for mobile PCs, desktop PCs, and servers. The adapters utilize Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) encryption, which provides high levels of data security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel introduced the industry's first high-speed, security network adapters for mobile PCs, addressing a gap in network security solutions.
  • The new adapters provide up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection, enabling comprehensive LAN security solutions for mobile PCs, desktop PCs, and servers.
  • The adapters utilize Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) encryption, which provides high levels of data security.
  • According to a recent FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security survey, 55 percent of organizations experienced security breaches or unauthorized access attempts by insiders with existing LAN access.
  • Intel's new security network connections are certified by Entrust Technologies, a global leader in solutions for trusted business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and enterprise e-Business markets.
  • Intel's integrated controller offloads encryption and decryption activities from the host PC or server processor, boosting network performance by up to three times.
  • The integrated management co-processor enables easier remote configuration and management of mobile PCs and desktop PCs, even when the operating system is unavailable due to system failure.
  • The mobile PC, desktop PC, and server adapters will be available for the suggested retail prices of $164, $269, $97, and $119, respectively.
  • Intel is a leading supplier of high-performance, trusted, and manageable network adapters and LOM solutions for desktops, servers, and mobile PCs.

Statistics:

  • 55 percent: The percentage of organizations that experienced security breaches or unauthorized access attempts by insiders with existing LAN access, according to a recent FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security survey.
  • Up to 168-bit: The level of encryption provided by Intel's new adapters, which is one of the world's highest levels of data security.
  • 3 times: The boost in network performance achieved by Intel's integrated controller, which offloads encryption and decryption activities from the host PC or server processor.
  • 4: The number of updated LAN security connections introduced by Intel for desktop PCs and servers.
  • 3: The number of operating systems supported by Intel's new network connections, including Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.

Sources:

  • Intel Corporation. (Sept. 18, 2000). "Intel Announces Industry's First High-Speed, Security Network Adapters for Mobile PCs." Business Wire.
  • FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey. (1999).
  • Entrust Technologies. (No date).
  • eTesting Labs. (September 2000). Performance Report.

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