Our virtual appliances include a software appliance which has already been pre-installed and pre-configured for VMware environments. Being the first unified threat management product that has been certified as “VMware Ready”, it allows for the secure and easy deployment of an “all-in-one” security solution within a virtual environment. This section details the security applications available, technical information and deployment scenarios.
Applications
Astaro Network Security
Astaro Network Security includes fully integrated features such as a configurable firewall paired with an Intrusion Protection system, Denial of Service, lots of traffic forwarding and NAT tools and much more. Take a deeper look at the extensive range of features provided by this security application.
Astaro Mail Security
Astaro Mail Security ensures that the abuse which email is subjected to, such as spam, viruses and privacy issues, do not affect your daily business routines. Through this application, real messages are properly delivered and employees can find what they need without being exposed to damaging content. Take a deeper look at the extensive range of features provided by this security application.
Astaro Web Security
Astaro Web Security protects employees from threats and allows you to apply terms and conditions to where and how they can spend their time online. Spyware and viruses are stopped before they can enter the network and cause damage. Everything is tracked and arranged in detailed reports which show how effective your policy is so adjustments can be made.
Astaro Web Application Security
Astaro Web Application Security hardens your web servers using Reverse Proxy technology to protect them from modern attacks and data loss. With it, you can securely offer applications like Outlook Web Access (OWA) and guard against techniques like SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting (XSS). Stop hackers from using these types of attacks to gain access to sensitive information like credit card data, personal information, and social security numbers. Astaro Web Application Security aids you in compliance efforts where a web application firewall is required, such as PCI-DSS.
Technical Information
Astaro Security Gateway virtual appliances are geared towards IT personal responsible for consolidating servers in order to reduce costs for hardware, software and maintenance. By allowing for a step-by-step deployment of each security component Astaro Security Gateway virtual appliances offer a secure migration path into a completely virtualized environment.
Furthermore, they can also be used by managed services providers for running multiple UTM instances concurrently on the same virtualized platform. All Astaro Security Gateway virtual appliances are classified as VMware Ready.
The virtual appliance can be downloaded from Astaro servers and burned independently onto a CD. It can then be installed on any system running either a VMware player, VMware workstation, VMware server or VMware ESX server.
Best performance results are experienced when using hardware specifications at or beyond: Intel Dual/Quad-Core CPUs >2GHz, 2GB RAM. Specific licensing packages are available, varying by the number of users/IP addresses.
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
- 1 GB RAM
- 40 GB IDE or SCSI hard disk drive
- 3 PCI-NICs (Internet, Local Net, Demilitarized Zone)