eIQnetworks Launches Firewall/VPN Analysis Software

November 12, 2002 -- Enterprise application analysis, reporting and performance management software provider eIQnetworks Inc. (eIQnetworks.com) announced on Tuesday that it has released FirewallAnalyzer, a browser-based, cross-platform firewall/VPN analysis, reporting and monitoring solution.

The tool, says eIQnetworks, helps IT administrators and security professionals gain insight into Internet and network usage and attack activities on all leading firewall servers and appliances.

eIQnetworks says FirewallAnalyzer provides information on: security issues, hacker attacks and other violations; incoming and outgoing IP activity, including Web usage; incoming and outgoing bandwidth type and traffic; activity by protocol; bandwidth use by department, IP and protocol; inappropriate Internet use within an organization; bandwidth cost allocation and use; activity trends over time; bandwidth use over time; and identify potential problem domains and users.

"In this security heightened environment, enterprises, educational institutions and government agencies use firewall appliances and servers to secure Internet/Intranet communication with customers, partners and telecommuters and to perform everyday business tasks between geo-dispersed offices," says Vijay Basani, CEO of eIQnetworks. "FirewallAnalyzer works in conjunction with these technologies to provide a centralized and cost effective solution to enable organizations to proactively analyze and secure their network before security threats arise, avoid network abuses, manage bandwidth requirements, monitor web site visits and ensure appropriate employee usage of networks. We are pleased to offer this robust, yet easy-to-use application, on several platforms at an affordable price, so that organizations of all sizes can benefit from its capabilities."