Reef Point Systems Unveils Industry's First Massively Scaleable Multiservice Security Gateway for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Networks

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Reef Point Systems, the leader in carrier-class security solutions for fixed mobile convergence networks, has announced the availability of the industry's first massively scaleable Multiservice Security Gateway for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks extending across multiple next generation networking standards. This new security solution addresses the growing need for secure connections in converged networks, providing confidence for consumer and enterprise customers. "Fixed mobile convergence creates a requirement for a new category of products to secure the IP services edge," said Will Stofega, Research Manager, VoIP Services at International Data Corporation (IDC). The Reef Point solution takes a multi-zoned, fully virtualized, defense-in-depth approach to security, offering individualized subscriber protection for up to a million simultaneous IMS flows, network core and element protection, as well as protection for the gateway itself.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Reef Point Multiservice Security Gateway is the first to offer massively scaleable security for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks, supporting up to a million simultaneous IMS flows.
  • The solution addresses the need for secure connections in converged networks, providing confidence for consumer and enterprise customers.
  • The Gateway protects both the IMS subscriber's link into the IMS network as well as the IMS core elements, including the Call and Session Control Function (CSCF) Servers, Application Servers, and the Home Subscriber Server.
  • The solution combines a comprehensive set of security services into a single solution, including secure termination, authentication, data confidentiality, VOIP and media flow security, Denial of Service (DOS) attack protection, Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal, and Quality of Service (QOS).
  • The Gateway can be deployed as a border and/or access security solution, providing exceptional flexibility for a multitude of converged network architectures.
  • The NSF's iQ8000, iQ4000, and iQOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Reef Point Systems.

Statistics:

  • The Reef Point solution supports up to 150,000 simultaneous registered users, with support for up to a million simultaneous media flow connections.
  • The Gateway provides robust threat defense, including stateful firewalls with Denial of Service attack prevention, intrusion detection services, custom firewall filtering, dynamic virtual routing with NAT Traversal, and session limiting to protect against external threats.

Sources:

  • http://www.prnewswire.com (PRNewswire-AsiaNet)
  • International Data Corporation (IDC)
  • Reef Point Systems
  • Betsey Rogers of Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
  • http://www.reefpoint.com
  • ASIA PULSE 15-02 1244