Posted by Alicia Beuke on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 07:56 AM
~StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 Provides Cost-effective Visibility and Performance Monitoring for 10 Gigabit Networks~
Atlanta, June 7, 2010 - Lancope, Inc., the leader in NetFlowTM collection and analysis and the provider of the StealthWatch® System, today announced the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 appliance, a new addition to the StealthWatch product family, that generates NetFlow data and packet-level metrics for cost-effective network visibility across 10 gigabit (10G) environments. With the new appliance, Lancope combines packet level statistics with NetFlow collection and analysis to provide affordable network performance and security monitoring of 10G networks.
The StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 extends StealthWatch visibility into 10G networks that lack flow data, or where traditional Ethernet sensor technology is cost prohibitive. The StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 translates Ethernet communications into lightweight "flow records" which are sent to StealthWatch Flow Collectors for detailed analysis. By delivering flow-by-flow visibility for 10 gigabit networks, StealthWatch provides continuous, scalable network visibility across the enterprise and down to individual flows at a fraction of the cost of traditional probe-based solutions, which charge based on total line rate rather than actual capacity used.
The lightweight StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 connects to the 10G Ethernet through a switch port analyzer (SPAN), mirror port, or Ethernet test access port (TAP), and creates customized NetFlow v9 records with packet-level statistics from the traffic it observes. These flow records are sent to StealthWatch Flow Collectors for further analysis, including round-trip time (RTT), server response time (SRT), other TCP metrics and packet payload. Using StealthWatch's unique drill-down features, operators can identify root cause within seconds, easily determining whether a problem exists in the network, with a server or at a user's desktops.
Minimizing the need for expensive probe-based solutions and personnel, StealthWatch helps organizations optimize enterprise performance and security, while reducing overall network and security management costs. Leveraging NetFlow, sFlow, and packet-level metrics, StealthWatch provides an end-to-end enterprise monitoring and security solution for 10G networks from a single, integrated platform.
"10G Ethernet offers a tremendous boost in performance and capacity but also introduces several monitoring challenges. Traditional packet-based probes are much more expensive for 10G, and may not be the most cost-effective option due to the fact that most 10G links are still significantly underutilized," said Jim Frey, research director for Enterprise Management Associates. "Lancope's unique approach combines packet-level statistics with NetFlow collection and analysis to provide an affordable means of gathering essential performance and security metrics for 10G networks."
"The newest StealthWatch FlowSensor AE appliance provides an affordable means of gathering network performance and security metrics in high-rate 10G environments," said Adam Powers, CTO of Lancope. "Our flow-based approach not only eliminates costly monitoring of unused capacity, but also enables help desk, network operators and security analysts to detect, troubleshoot and manage network incidents all from a single solution."
Learn more about this appliance at http://www2.lancope.com/10G_Monitoring.
Availability & Pricing
Now available and shipping, introductory pricing for the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE 3000 begins at US $27,995. Current customers can contact their account manager or Lancope Customer Care at support@lancope.com. For more information, contact Lancope at sales@lancope.com.
About Lancope
Lancope®, Inc. is the leader in NetFlowTM collection and analysis and the provider of the StealthWatch® System for flow-based network performance and security monitoring. Delivering unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, StealthWatch eliminates network blind spots and reduces total network and security management costs. Both OPSEC and Common Criteria-certified, StealthWatch monitors the networks of Global 2000 organizations, academic institutions and government entities worldwide. Lancope also partners with fellow best-of-breed solution providers through its Technology Alliance Program, which includes Cisco Systems, Brocade, Blue Coat, VMware, IBM Tivoli, Check Point, TippingPoint, ArcSight and A10 Networks. Lancope is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.lancope.com/.
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Posted by Alicia Beuke on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 @ 12:27 PM
ATLANTA, November 9, 2009 - Lancope®, Inc., the provider of the StealthWatch® System, the Best in NetFlowTM Analysis (http://www.lancope.com/news/08052008.aspx) and the leader in flow-based network performance and security monitoring for unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, today announced the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE appliance, a core component of the StealthWatch version 5.10 upgrade, which delivers flow-based Response Time Management (RTM) and comprehensive visibility of network and server performance metrics at one-third of the cost of traditional technologies. Building upon its strength in NetFlow analysis, StealthWatch version 5.10 introduces the appliance, new features and enhanced capabilities that continue to extend network visibility, improve Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) and deliver actionable security and network intelligence to reduce total network and security management costs.
"Both network and security management professionals understand the value and utility of NetFlow within their respective domains; however, additional types of management data have still been needed to fully address the day-to-day tasks which differ between those teams," said Jim Frey, research director for Enterprise Management Associates. "Lancope has now augmented their deep expertise in NetFlow analysis with additional new data types, in this case response times, progressing their StealthWatch solution into a practical common platform which can leverage the technological similarities between network security and performance management while addressing the unique needs of each."
StealthWatch version 5.10 includes:
- StealthWatch FlowSensor AE
As the newest addition to the StealthWatch product family, the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE extends StealthWatch's visibility into areas of the network that lack flow data or where traditional Ethernet sensor technology is cost prohibitive. The StealthWatch FlowSensor AE translates Ethernet communications into lightweight "flow records" which are sent to the StealthWatch Flow Collectors for detailed analysis. By delivering flow-by-flow visibility, StealthWatch provides network and server performance metrics, including connection information such as Round Trip Time (RTT), Server Response Time (SRT) and Retransmission Ratio (RT%).
Help desk, network operators and security analysts use context-rich network intelligence from StealthWatch to detect, diagnose, verify and manage network and server performance and security issues in real-time. By easily distinguishing between network and server root cause, StealthWatch dramatically improves Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) of network and server response time issues. Operating as the single dashboard of actionable security and network intelligence to support global community of IT users, StealthWatch reduces total network and security management costs. Learn more about this appliance at http://www.lancope.com/downloads/StealthWatchFlowSensorAE.pdf.
- Enhanced Virtual Network Visibility
In this version, StealthWatch deepens its ability to monitor physical and virtual networks. StealthWatch expands on its support of VMware vSphere and delivers enhanced visibility into the virtual network. The StealthWatch FlowSensor VE now provides immediate notification of Virtual Machine (VM) instantiation and when VMs move between VM servers. By improving VM accounting and VM tracking, StealthWatch enables more intelligent decision support for source and destination server provisioning as well as network capacity planning. With the introduction of RTM capabilities for both physical and virtual networks, StealthWatch easily distinguishes between network and server root cause, whether communications are within the same VM server or across different physical servers.
- More Forensics, Broader Compliance Support
StealthWatch version 5.10 extends network visibility down to the host level through OS Fingerprinting and packet data. Capitalizing on the system's superior NetFlow analysis capabilities, the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE and VE devices now captures critical portions of the packet payload for broader host context, better forensic details and more demonstrable compliance. Filling a critical void in network performance and security monitoring, StealthWatch identifies and prioritizes suspicious network communications that are indicative of botnets, worms, policy violations and misconfigured network devices. Presented in a single, customizable dashboard, StealthWatch enables drill down analysis of extensive network intelligence to access granular data to aid forensic incident investigation.
- Improved Traffic Visualization and Reporting
StealthWatch provides a wealth of network intelligence for unmatched contextual awareness of network, server and host activity. In this release, StealthWatch introduces capabilities and reports that facilitate ease-of-use and improve MTTR. One powerful new capability is the one-click QuickView feature that graphically displays host conversations, which are detailed in the Flow Table report. This simple but effective visualization of individual flows greatly improves usability and provides immediate access to the most relevant data for faster troubleshooting.
In addition, StealthWatch now offers the Network and Server Performance report which graphically displays RTT, SRT and RT%. This type of data presentation not only enables users to easily distinguish between network and server root case when troubleshooting network performance issues, but also increases staff productivity through quick diagnosis and resolution of end-user performance complaints.
"As a pioneer of NetFlow analysis, Lancope continues to maximize customers' IT investments by leveraging flow data from the IT infrastructure to deliver cost-effective network performance and security monitoring," said Harland LaVigne, president and CEO of Lancope. "The StealthWatch FlowSensor AE builds on our NetFlow expertise to extend low-cost, high-value visibility throughout the network. Our proven flow-based approach appeals to enterprises seeking a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional probe-based technologies."
Join Enterprise Management Associates and Lancope for a joint webinar titled "Two Birds, One Stone: NetFlow for Network Security & Performance Monitoring" at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 17. Register for this free event at http://www.lancope.com/news/webinars/.
Availability & Pricing
StealthWatch FlowSensor AE and the StealthWatch version 5.10 are now shipping. Introductory pricing for the StealthWatch FlowSensor AE begins at US $6,995. Current customers can contact their account manager or Lancope Customer Care for upgrades at support@lancope.com. For more information, contact Lancope at sales@lancope.com.
About Lancope
Lancope®, Inc. is the leader in NetFlow Analysis and the provider of the StealthWatch® System for flow-based network performance and security monitoring. Delivering unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, StealthWatch eliminates network blind spots and reduces total network and security management costs. Both OPSEC and Common Criteria-certified, StealthWatch monitors the networks of Global 2000 organizations, academic institutions and government entities worldwide. Lancope also partners with fellow best-of-breed solution providers through its Technology Alliance Program, which includes Cisco Systems, Brocade, Blue Coat, VMware, IBM Tivoli, Check Point, TippingPoint, ArcSight and A10 Networks. Lancope is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.lancope.com/.
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©2009 Lancope, Inc. All rights reserved. Lancope, StealthWatch, and other trademarks are registered or unregistered trademarks of Lancope, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. StealthWatch is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,290,283; 7,185,368; 7,475,426 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Posted by Alicia Beuke on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 12:22 PM
Market Leader in NetFlow Analysis Delivers Virtual Visibility to Expedite Troubleshooting and Ensure Security across Virtual Environment
ATLANTA, August 24, 2009 - Lancope, Inc., the provider of the StealthWatch® System, the Best in NetFlow Analysis and the most widely used network behavior analysis (NBA) solution for unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, today announced that StealthWatch FlowSensorTM VE has passed VMware Ready virtual appliance package testing by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog (http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/229453). The FlowSensor VE is the free, low impact virtual appliance that exports NetFlow v9 and key application metrics to enable comprehensive visibility, performance monitoring and securing of virtual environments.
Passing VMware virtual appliance testing helps ensure that the StealthWatch FlowSensor VE is compatible with VMware technology and ready for deployment in customer environments. Once deployed on a VMware ESX host, the FlowSensor VE exports vital traffic statistics to the StealthWatch Xe for NetFlow collector appliance, or any NetFlow v9-capable collection technology, for critical analysis. When deployed in conjunction with the StealthWatch System, the FlowSensor VE maximizes the benefits associated with server virtualization, including gaining virtual network topological and location awareness, securing virtual networks, demonstrating compliance, controlling VM sprawl and tracking virtual machine movement.
"The StealthWatch FlowSensor VE provides enterprise visibility to help improve security and performance in the virtual environment, while preserving IT cost savings and minimizing complexity through ease of deployment as a VMware virtual appliance," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. "We are pleased that StealthWatch FlowSensor VE qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that the features of the StealthWatch FlowSensor VE are now available in VMware-qualified virtual appliance."
"By achieving VMware Ready status, StealthWatch FlowSensor VE not only adheres to VMware's standards but also aligns Lancope's leadership in NetFlow analysis with VMware's virtual market leadership," said Harland LaVigne, president and CEO of Lancope. "Answering market demand for a high-performance solution that delivers virtual visibility without sacrificing performance or cost savings, Lancope excels in delivering unified visibility across physical and virtual environments."
The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware TAP program. With more than 1,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
About Lancope
Lancope®, Inc. is the leader in NetFlow Analysis and the provider of the StealthWatch® System, the most widely used network behavior analysis (NBA) solution combines flow-based anomaly detection and network performance monitoring. Delivering unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, StealthWatch eliminates network blind spots and reduces total network and security management costs. StealthWatch streamlines security, network and virtual monitoring into one process, reduces time and resources, and eliminates the costs and complexity associated with non-integrated point products. Both OPSEC and Common Criteria-certified, StealthWatch received the Global Excellence Award in NBA for the past three consecutive years. Defending the networks of Global 2000 organizations, academic institutions and government entities, StealthWatch protects hundreds of enterprise customers worldwide, more than all direct competitors combined. Lancope also partners with fellow best-of-breed solution providers through its Technology Alliance Program, which includes Cisco Systems, Brocade, Blue Coat, VMware, IBM Tivoli, Check Point, TippingPoint, ArcSight and A10 Networks. Lancope is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.lancope.com/.
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©2009 Lancope, Inc. All rights reserved. Lancope, StealthWatch, and other trademarks are registered or unregistered trademarks of Lancope, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. StealthWatch is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,290,283; 7,185,368; 7,475,426 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.