“AXENT Technologies…one of the world’s leading e-security
solutions provider for e-business, today announced a partnership
with Cobalt Networks…with the intent to develop the first
Linux(R) firewall and VPN appliance. Based on the award-winning
AXENT Raptor(R) Firewall, AXENT’s PowerVPN(R), and the Cobalt RaQ
3(TM) server appliance, the Linux-based firewall appliance will
enable service providers, small and medium-sized businesses and
branch offices to implement enterprise-class security without the
complexities of installation, configuration, and ongoing
maintenance traditionally associated with firewall solutions. The
one rack unit high (1RU) firewall appliance will maximize rack
space while leveraging the open source reliability and performance
of the Linux operating system.”
“Both Cobalt(TM) and AXENT(R) were recently cited as “companies
to watch” in a recent GartnerGroup report on the emerging Web
security appliance market. This partnership with Cobalt is the
first step for AXENT in introducing a series of AXENT security
appliances. In addition, this partnership further builds on
AXENT’s Linux strategy to ensure its market-leading solutions
support the Linux operating environment.”