Network Associates Announces PGP VPN Client with End-to-End Security Solution

Strategic Insights -

Network Associates today announced a new PGP VPN client that seamlessly integrates with PGP email, file, and disk encryption to provide customers with comprehensive client security. The IPSec standards-based PGP VPN client can operate independently or as part of the end-to-end PGP VPN suite, combining with Gauntlet VPN Server, Gauntlet Firewall, and the X.509-based Net Tools PKI. This suite aims to provide corporate customers with a complete, standards-based client-server solution for remote access and business-to-business extranet security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PGP VPN client integrates with PGP email, file, and disk encryption, providing comprehensive client security.
  • The IPSec standards-based PGP VPN client can operate independently or as part of the end-to-end PGP VPN suite.
  • The PGP VPN suite includes Gauntlet VPN Server, Gauntlet Firewall, and Net Tools PKI, providing a complete client-server solution.
  • The suite addresses complex implementations, intrusive end-user requirements, and interoperability issues with other VPNs and firewalls.
  • The PGP VPN suite features easy-to-use console and flexible configuration, transparency of operation for end-users, and zero impact on desktop environments.
  • The suite supports direct client-to-client strong authentication through any firewall, eliminating pre-configuration requirements.
  • The PGP VPN suite is available immediately, either as a standalone product or as part of Network Associates' integrated security suites.

Statistics:

  • The PGP VPN suite is built upon open standards such as IPSec (IP Security) and IKE (Internet Key Exchange).
  • The suite operates with the widest range of other standards-compliant security products, including multiple third-party firewall products, X.509-based certificates, and strong cryptography.
  • The PGP VPN suite includes out-of-the-box support for OpenPGP certificates, as well as Certificates from leading PKI vendors like Entrust, VeriSign.
  • The Gauntlet VPN and Gauntlet Firewall are both ICSA certified and have been tested for interoperability with numerous VPN server and client solutions.

Sources:

  • "PGP VPN brings to the table a VPN that is easy to implement and use, offers full compliance with standards and is interoperable with VeriSign's solution as well," said Jay Chaudrhy, CEO and president of leading security integrator, SecureIT (Source: Network Associates, Inc., http://www.nai.com).
  • Pricing for Net Tools Secure begins at $64 a seat for 1,000 users (Source: Network Associates, Inc., http://www.nai.com).
  • With headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Network Associates, Inc. is a leading supplier of enterprise network security and management software (Source: Network Associates, Inc., http://www.nai.com).