3Com announced plans to integrate new layers of security directly into the hardware, software and operational components that define the network. The initiative is aimed at small, medium and large enterprise networks. These security overlays include: Layer 2-7 firewall, virtual private network (VPN), authentication, authorization, intrusion detection system and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), anti-virus, security management, and policy.
The security overlays will be integrated across 3Com's networking portfolio. 3Com plans to both develop these capabilities internally and via strategic partnerships with best-of-breed security vendors. As part of the pervasive security rollout, 3Com announced:
- a new software release for its SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 family (that adds Network Login 802.1x support
- a management application that graphically discovers, maps, and displays network links and IP services. Its also supports 802.1x network login, identification of remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) servers and virtual local area network (VLAN) support. Once authenticated, 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package can track and identify each user, including which switch they are connected to.
