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

Strategic Insights -

Addressing the growing need for robust network security solutions, Intel Corporation announced the industry's first high-speed, security network adapters for mobile PCs, desktop PCs, and servers. The new adapters come with integrated controllers that enable LAN security at no extra cost, providing up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection. This move aims to safeguard confidential information from insider breaches, which account for 55% of security incidents in organizations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel's new security network connections, including the Intel PRO/100 S family, are designed to provide comprehensive LAN security solutions for mobile PCs, desktop PCs, and servers.
  • The new connections are certified by Entrust Technologies and provide up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection.
  • The integrated controller offloads encryption and decryption activities from the host PC or server processor, boosting network performance by up to three times.
  • The new security connections integrate advanced management capabilities such as Alert-on-LAN, Wake-on-LAN, and Wired for Management 2.0.
  • Mobile PC adapters will be available at a suggested retail price of $164, while desktop PC and server adapters will cost $97 and $119 each, respectively.
  • Intel's family of security connections will be available in October through distribution channels and later this year on mobile PCs, desktops, and servers purchased from original equipment manufacturers.
  • Motherboard manufacturers, including ASUSTek Computer Inc, Giga-byte Technology Co. Ltd, and Micro-star Int'l Co. Ltd, will embed the new integrated controller on motherboard products.
  • Intel's new security connections are designed to protect confidential information from insider breaches, which account for 55% of security incidents in organizations.

Statistics:

  • 55% of organizations experienced security breaches or unauthorized access attempts by insiders with existing LAN access (Source: FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey).
  • Intel's new security connections provide up to 168-bit, triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) protection.
  • The integrated controller offloads encryption and decryption activities from the host PC or server processor, boosting network performance by up to three times.
  • The new security connections will be available in October through distribution channels.
  • The suggested retail prices for mobile PC, desktop PC, and server adapters are $164, $97, and $119, respectively.

Sources:

  • Intel Corporation
  • Entrust Technologies
  • FBI/CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey