RoadBlock Security Firewall
RimApp Technologies releases an intelligent network security appliance.
Janaya Reitz
September 15, 2004
RimApp Technologies, a specialist in software development, specialized IT appliance development, and network design and implementation, has launched the RoadBlock firewall appliance, which is based on the Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004. RoadBlock is an intelligent network security appliance that provides advanced application-layer firewall, VPN, and Web cache capabilities in a dedicated hardware security solution. A range of products will be available to suit both small- to medium-size businesses, as well as enterprise businesses.
ISA Server 2004, part of Windows Server System, is the stateful inspection application layer firewall, virtual private networking (VPN), and Web cache software solution that enables customers to maximize existing IT investments by improving network security and performance.
RoadBlock provides new levels of application protection; ease of use; and fast, secure access in a dedicated, cost-effective solution. It features comprehensive management tools such as RimApp's RDA WEB-UI (RoadBlock Appliance Web User Interface). This interface provides a secure, intuitive, and comprehensive management point that helps even the new-to-RoadBlock administrator learn firewall administration tasks quickly.
"Customers have told us they need cutting-edge solutions to help them contend with increasingly sophisticated and persistent attacks that target applications," said Steve Brown, director of product management in Microsoft's Security Business and Technology Unit. "Solutions such as the RoadBlock security appliance can help customers more easily and effectively protect their systems and applications against new and emerging threats."
The RoadBlock firewall includes security tools powered by GFI, a developer of messaging, content security, and network security software. These tools include e-mail antivirus and content checking; Web content checking; intrusion detection; and security scanning and patch management.
"RimApp's RoadBlock security firewall sets the bar for stateful application layer filtering firewall appliances," commented Thomas Shinder, Microsoft security and firewall expert. "The RoadBlock solution includes everything that firewall administrators expect from a firewall appliance: headless operation, secure remote Web-based administration, and easy setup and maintenance."
The Web interface provides centralized Web management for each ISA Server 2004 firewall feature. RimApp's RoadBlock Web-based administration tool makes complex firewall configuration tasks simple by using everyday language.
RoadBlock will be available in the third quarter of 2004 beginning at an estimated price of $2,300.
RimApp Technologies Ltd.
Tel: +44 (0)845 6585 003
Fax: +44 (0)845 6586 006
www.rimapp.com
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