Nokia Introduces New Network Security Appliances

August 21, 2002 -- Communications equipment maker Nokia (Nokia.com) announced on Tuesday that it has introduced the Nokia IP350 and IP380 to its family of network security appliances.

Focused on the small- to medium-sized enterprise offices, the devices offer VPN, firewall and intrusion protection in a single rack unit system.

The IP350 and IP380, says Nokia, are optimized for Check Point Software Technologies’ VPN-1/FireWall-1 next Generation and certified as "Secured by Check Point." The devices serve as intrusion protection appliances when configured with Internet Security Systems’ RealSecure software for Nokia.

"Nokia's next generation IP300 product series combines the best features of earlier Nokia platforms to set a new standard for the small- to medium-sized enterprise office," said Dan MacDonald, vice president of Product Management and Marketing, Nokia Internet Communications. "Unlike competitive security offerings that focus on single aspects of your business security needs, the Nokia IP350 and IP380 address a business' need for a complete, flexible security platform that is scalable and serviceable as well as fast and secure."

Nokia says the IP350 and IP 380 offer up to 400 Mbps and 600 Mbps of FireWall-1 throughput respectively. The IP350 provides 3DES VPN-1 throughput of 60 Mbps using an on-board encryption chip, while the IP380 can reach out-of-the-box VPN-1 throughput of 90 Mpbs.