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Intel Brings Network Security to Mobile PCs with First Complete Family of High-Performance LAN Security Connections

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As the industry's first high-speed, security network adapters for mobile PCs, Intel Corporation has announced the introduction of the new integrated controller, which enables LAN security at no extra cost. This addition addresses a gap in network security solutions, providing comprehensive protection for confidential information transmitted across a local area network (LAN). With Intel's new adapters, organisations can now implement LAN security solutions that include up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection, one of the world's highest levels of data security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel has introduced the industry's first high-speed, security network adapters for mobile PCs, addressing a gap in network security solutions.
  • The new integrated controller enables LAN security at no extra cost, providing comprehensive protection for confidential information transmitted across a LAN.
  • Intel's new adapters implement Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) encryption, with up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection, one of the world's highest levels of data security.
  • To further extend the reach of network security solutions, Intel has introduced software that enables systems using the Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system to utilise IPSec, previously limited to systems using the Windows 2000 operating system.
  • According to the FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security survey, 55 percent of organisations experienced security breaches or unauthorised 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.
  • The Intel PRO/100 S family of security connections are based on the new Intel 82550 Fast Ethernet controller, which includes the industry's first integrated security co-processor.
  • The controller offloads encryption and decryption activities from the host PC or server processor, boosting network performance by up to three times when compared to products without hardware offload acceleration.
  • Intel's new security connections integrate advanced management capabilities such as Alert-on-LAN 2.0, Wake-on-LAN, and Wired for Management 2.0.

Statistics:

  • 55 percent of organisations experienced security breaches or unauthorised access attempts by insiders with existing LAN access (FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security survey, 1999).
  • Intel's new integrated controller boosts network performance by up to three times when compared to products without hardware offload acceleration.
  • The Intel PRO/100 S family of security connections are available for the suggested retail prices of $164 (mobile PC adapter with LAN connection only), $269 (mobile PC adapter with LAN and 56K modem connection), $97 and $119 each, respectively.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE, "Intel: Intel brings network security to mobile PCs; Delivers first complete family of high performance LAN security connections; New integrated controller enables LAN security at no extra cost" (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD, RDATE:19092000
  • Intel Corporation, "Intel PRO/100 S Family of Security Connections" (www.intel.com/network/products/adapters_landing.htm)
  • FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey, 1999

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