F5 Enhances SSL VPN Offerings

F5 Networks, Inc. , announced a new version of its FirePass SSL VPN solution. With the 7.0 release, FirePass provides enhanced access capabilities, improved IT management through integrated access services with third-party solutions, and flexible deployment options, including an SSL VPN virtual appliance running on VMware vSphere, FirePass Virtual Edition (VE).

FirePass provides browser-based access to organisations' applications, networks, and data, and employs customisable access policies to ensure all devices accessing corporate information adhere to a company’s specific requirements.

"Remote access creates continuous market demand for new virtual private network (VPN) products and services, including virtual solutions," said John Girard, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner, Inc. "Business continuity and telework are creating new opportunities for companies working through upgrades and replacement cycles to replace legacy remote-access VPNs. Even if you have sufficient capacity to handle increased demands in your VPN gateway based on these new trends, it will do you no good if your network services cannot scale."

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With FirePass, enterprises can manage employee and external access to business applications, keep mobile users connected, and enforce compliance mandates such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS. Highlights of the new FirePass version 7.0 include: