Introducing The Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series; About Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series; Key Features - Symantec 460R - Gateway Security Administrator's Manual

Introducing the Symantec Gateway
Security 400 Series
This chapter includes the following topics:

About Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series

Key features

Intended audience
Where to find more information
Network security best practices
About Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series
The Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series appliances are Symantec's integrated security solution for
enterprise remote and small branch office environments, with support for secure wireless LANs.
The Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series provides integrated security by offering six security functions
in the base product:
Firewall
IPSec virtual private network (VPN) tunnels with hardware-assisted 3DES and AES encryption
Antivirus policy enforcement (AVpe)
Static content filtering
Intrusion detection and intrusion prevention
LiveUpdate support
Key features
All features are designed specifically for the small office environment. These appliances are perfect for
stand-alone environments or as a complement to Symantec Gateway Security 5400 Series appliances
deployed at hub sites.
All of the Symantec Gateway Security 300/400 Series models are wireless-capable. They have special
wireless firmware and a CardBus slot that accommodates an optional wireless feature add-on, that consists
of an integrated 802.11b/g radio card and antenna. When used with the appliance's VPN feature, the
security gateway offers the highest possible integrated security for wireless LANs.
LiveUpdate of firmware strengthens the Symantec Gateway Security 400 Series security response, making
it an ideal solution for remote or small branch offices.
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