IBM Announces Comprehensive Security Solution to Strengthen e-Business
Integrates Networks, Systems and Applications with eNetwork LDAP Directory Server
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C (May 05, 1998) – IBM today announced a comprehensive software solution for securing networks, systems and applications. IBM’s eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution enables businesses to securely extend their information technology infrastructure to safely conduct business over the World Wide Web.
This solution, which will achieve integration through a new highly-scalable, LDAP-based directory server, can be customized to meet the needs of any business. It delivers complete security functionality with high levels of interoperability, scalability and reliability from a single vendor with the best service and support.
Both IDC and Gartner Group show security as a top concern for businesses moving to internet-ready environments, and report that customers will spend more than $8.3B on security this year. IBM’s eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution provides comprehensive, cross-platform security products that will enable customers to extend access to the Internet easily, quickly and securely.
“With security as a critical requirement internally and externally, IBM’s eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution lets customers spend more time managing their business and not their infrastructure,” said Al Zollar, general manager of eNetwork Software. “This integration delivers a key element of IBM’s eNetwork strategy, which addresses our customers’ challenges of securely enabling e-business; providing enterprise access and integration; and making access easier for mobile professionals.”
IBM Products Deliver an End-to-End Security Solution
The IBM eNetwork Software security and directory integration is a comprehensive security solution made up of IBM and key business partner products. Specifically, this solution includes the following IBM components:
IBM eNetwork LDAP Directory – a new cross-platform LDAP-based directory server, which stores user, configuration and security information, that provides customers with great scalability. This directory service is shipping today, without charge, on AIX and as a component of the OS/390* Security Server on OS/390, and will ship soon on OS/400*, Windows NT** and Sun Solaris. It centrally updates information that can later be used by multiple applications, networks and systems across a variety of platforms, significantly reducing the time-consuming process of updating individual application side files and directories.
IBM eNetwork Firewall – protects network and business data while enabling e-business activities. The IBM eNetwork Firewall for AIX* and Windows NT, which is shipping today, offers strong authentication so network managers are aware of the latest firewall administration activities.
IBM Global Sign-On – gives users access to all network resources through a single, secure login entry. IBM Global Sign-On for Multiplatforms V 1.5, which is shipping today, features support for Lotus Domino and PeopleSoft, as well as the broadest set of database and system support in the industry. IBM Global Sign-On V2.0, which will ship this summer, adds full Tivoli integration, lightweight client support, and TCP/IP application support.
IBM KeyWorks – reduces worry about whether business data and communications have been properly protected and are recoverable. IBM KeyWorks is a full implementation of the Common Data Security Architecture standard from The Open Group, and includes full key recovery services.
IBM DCE for AIX – helps the installed base of DCE users extend their proven enterprise computing infrastructure to the internet, while allowing true cross-platform application development.
IBM eNetwork Software virtual private networks – enable customers to securely extend the reach of their network to remote users, remote sites and business partners. IBM has the widest breadth of VPN-enabled products (clients, servers, firewalls, routers/controllers) and services in the industry.
IBM Networking Hardware Division provides IPSEC support on the IBM router family including the 2210, 2216 and 3746 with a Multiaccess Enclosure. This will enhance the capability of eNetwork Software’s Enterprise Extender to enable secure SNA to IP migration over the internet.
IBM is expected to announce later this month enhancements to its S/390 cryptographic and network security features.
IBM Security Services offerings include a workshop on security issues; security assessments to check the health of customer systems; security architecture and design services; implementation services; and security management services, which include intrusion detection.
Authorization, Accountability and Availability Securely Enable e-business
The IBM eNetwork Software security and directory integration solution includes authorization components that fully identify and authenticate clients accessing enterprise systems. Authorization components consist of the IBM Global Sign-On, IBM eNetwork Virtual Private Network solutions, and Security Dynamics ACE/Server** software and SecurID** tokens to enable users with a secure single point of entry to access to multiple systems.
“We are pleased to provide IBM with our award-winning, strong, two-factor authentication as they deliver secure e-business solutions to their customers,” said Chuck Stuckey, chairman and CEO of Security Dynamics. “Working together, Security Dynamics and IBM are delivering the security technology that stands as a cornerstone to the widespread deployment of e-business applications that grant secure access to information wherever it resides in the enterprise.”
Source: IBM