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Intel Unveils Network Security Solutions to Combat Breaches and Boost E-commerce Performance

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Computer security breaches have become increasingly costly, with a staggering 55% of respondents in the 1999 Computer Security Institute/Federal Bureau of Investigation Computer Crime & Security Survey experiencing unauthorized network access from intruders within the past year. Most of these breaches occurred within the local area network (LAN), highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. Intel Corporation has introduced a new family of network security-enabled adapters to tackle such intrusions, featuring transparent security and protection against costly network security breaches.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel's new PRO/100 S network security-enabled adapters provide a transparent layer of security to protect companies against costly network security breaches.
  • The adapters are designed to accelerate network security over the LAN, providing end-to-end security and safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of data.
  • Intel's PRO/100 S Management Adapter and PRO/100 S Server Adapter are now available at US$112 and US$139 each, respectively.
  • The adapters are also IPSec-enabled, a key network security standard for e-business, and optimized for Microsoft Windows 2000.
  • Several major original equipment manufacturers, including Compaq, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM, plan to support network security and begin shipping the Intel PRO 100/S adapters this year.
  • Intel's NetStructure family, introduced today, includes products such as the Intel NetStructure Cache 1500, Intel NetStructure 7180 e-Commerce Director, and Intel NetStructure 6000 Series Switch, priced between US$12,995 and US$39,995.
  • The NetStructure range is designed to help e-businesses generate more revenue in less time by improving server performance, security authentication, and high-speed data transmission.

Statistics:

  • 55% of respondents in the 1999 Computer Security Institute/Federal Bureau of Investigation Computer Crime & Security Survey experienced unauthorized network access from intruders within the past year. (Source: 1999 Computer Security Institute/Federal Bureau of Investigation Computer Crime & Security Survey)
  • Intel's Asia Pacific operations, excluding Japan, contributed 20% of Intel's total revenue of US$26.273 billion in 1998. (Source: Intel Corporation)
  • The Intel PRO/100 S Management Adapter is available at US$112 each, while the PRO/100 S Server Adapter is priced at US$139 each.
  • The NetStructure family of products features a range of e-commerce load balancing equipment, security authentication accelerators, and high-speed switches, priced between US$12,995 and US$39,995.

Sources:

  • 1999 Computer Security Institute/Federal Bureau of Investigation Computer Crime & Security Survey
  • Intel Corporation
  • Intel Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

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