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BROCADE AND IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS IP NETWORKS HIGHLIGHTS • Provides an end-to-end network security solution, from the edge to the core of the data center • Leverages preemptive security technology to help stop threats before they can impact the network, without sacrificing network performance • Provides an integrated solution, helping to reduce data center complexity and costs • Helps reduce business risk and improve regulatory compliance • Provides proven interoperability • Helps support networking and security needs worldwide Securing IP Infrastructures ALLIANCE PARTNER SOLUTION BRIEF The dynamic technology landscape continues to evolve; billions of mobile devices are accessing the Web, virtualization, and applications that support new levels of collaboration such as Web 2.0, Software-as- a-Service (SaaS), and cloud computing. The demands for real-time access to information are causing organizations to rethink their IT methodologies. These new technologies bring new complexities and risks to infrastructures and applications. The explosion of data and information makes networking, storage, and security more important than ever. New technologies require newer security solutions; compliance requirements are placing more demands than ever on organizations; and new generations of attacks are rising. Having a sound infrastructure and applications that can dynamically scale to meet these new demands will be of the utmost importance for organizations. THE BROCADE AND IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS SOLUTION Brocade ® and IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) leverage best-of-breed technology and proven expertise to provide a robust and scalable network security solution for global enterprises. This joint solution provides proven interoperability and is designed to help organizations protect network performance throughout the data center, from the edge to the core, against Internet threats. Trusted by organizations around the globe, Brocade and IBM ISS bring the networking and security experience, expertise, and knowledge today’s enterprises demand. Delivering secured performance from the edge to the core to the data center, Brocade and IBM ISS provide a robust and scalable solution with proven interoperability. Brocade best-in-class networking solutions help organizations build reliable, high- performance IP infrastructures, laying the foundation for next-generation applications. Brocade provides comprehensive end-to- end IP infrastructure solutions built on a wire-speed, non-blocking architecture that provides high levels of reliability, availability, and security in enterprise environments. As part of IBM’s robust portfolio of security solutions, IBM ISS delivers world-class solutions that address risk across each aspect of an enterprise’s business. In addition to helping enterprise customers build a strong security posture, IBM security solutions help reduce costs, improve www.brocade.com
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BROCADE AND IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
IP NETWORKS
HIGHLIGHTS•Provides an end-to-end network security
solution, from the edge to the core of the data center
•Leverages preemptive security technology to help stop threats before they can impactthenetwork,withoutsacrificingnetwork performance
•Provides an integrated solution, helping to reduce data center complexity and costs
•Helps reduce business risk and improve regulatory compliance
•Provides proven interoperability
•Helps support networking and security needs worldwide
Securing IP Infrastructures
ALLIANCE PARTNER SOLUTION BRIEF
The dynamic technology landscape continues to evolve; billions of mobile devices are accessing the Web, virtualization, and applications that support new levels of collaboration such as Web 2.0, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and cloud computing. The demands for real-time access to information are causing organizations to rethink their IT methodologies.
These new technologies bring new complexities and risks to infrastructures and applications. The explosion of data and information makes networking, storage, and security more important than ever. New technologies require newer security solutions; compliance requirements are placing more demands than ever on organizations; and new generations of attacks are rising. Having a sound infrastructure and applications that can dynamically scale to meet these new demands will be of the utmost importance for organizations.
THE BROCADE AND IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS SOLUTIONBrocade® and IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) leverage best-of-breed technology and proven expertise to provide a robust and scalable network security solution for global
enterprises. This joint solution provides proven interoperability and is designed to help organizations protect network performance throughout the data center, from the edge to the core, against Internet threats.
Trusted by organizations around the globe, Brocade and IBM ISS bring the networking and security experience, expertise, and knowledge today’s enterprises demand. Delivering secured performance from the edge to the core to the data center, Brocade and IBM ISS provide a robust and scalable solution with proven interoperability.
Brocade best-in-class networking solutions help organizations build reliable, high-performance IP infrastructures, laying the foundation for next-generation applications. Brocade provides comprehensive end-to-end IP infrastructure solutions built on a wire-speed, non-blocking architecture that provides high levels of reliability, availability, and security in enterprise environments.
As part of IBM’s robust portfolio of security solutions, IBM ISS delivers world-class solutions that address risk across each aspect of an enterprise’s business. In addition to helping enterprise customers build a strong security posture, IBM security solutions help reduce costs, improve
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service, and manage risk in dynamic infrastructure, helping to cost-effectively embrace change and innovation without compromising security.
IBM ISS is an industry leader with leading solutions, knowledgeable security practitioners, proven methodologies, and global reach. Solutions include:
•Network Intrusion Prevention Solution: Stops Internet threats before they impact the business and delivers protection to all three layers of the network: core, perimeter, and remote segments.
•UnifiedThreatManagement(UTM)Solution: Provides protection at the gateway and network levels without jeopardizing network bandwidth or availability. It combats a variety of threats at once, such as unauthorized access, network attacks, malicious code, blended threats, content-based attacks, spyware, and phishing.
•ManagedSecurityServiceSolution: Delivers the expertise, tools, and infrastructure needed to secure information assets from Internet attacks
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ABOUT IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMSIBM is the world’s leading provider of risk and security solutions. Clients around the world work with IBM to help reduce the complexities of security and strategically manage risk. IBM’s experience and range of risk and security solutions are unsurpassed—from dedicated research, software, hardware, services, and global Business Partner value— helping clients secure business operations and implement company-wide, integrated risk management programs.
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Figure1. The Brocade and IBM Internet Security Systems solution.
