Symantec 10521148 - Network Security 7161, Implementation Manual

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10 Introduction
About the Symantec Network Security 7100 Series
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Cohesive, streamlined security content, service, and support
About the core software
The 7100 Series appliances run Symantec Network Security 4.0 software, which
provides detection, analysis, management, storage, and response functionality.
The standard software and the appliance version utilize the core functionality in
the same way, and most procedures apply to both. In addition to the full
software functionality at its core, the appliance provides unique features, such
as in-line mode and interface grouping.
About the detection architecture
The 7100 Series appliances employ the new and innovative network threat
mitigation architecture that combines anomaly, signature, statistical, and
vulnerability detection techniques into an Intrusion Mitigation Unified Network
Engine (IMUNE). IMUNE proactively prevents and provides immunity against
malicious attacks, including:
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Denial of service attempts
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Intrusions and malicious code
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Network infrastructure attacks
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Application exploits
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Scans and reconnaissance activities
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Backdoors
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Buffer overflow attempts
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Blended threats like MS Blaster and SQL Slammer
About the management system
Symantec Network Security 7100 Series appliances are centrally managed via
the Symantec Network Security 4.0 Management Console, a powerful and
scalable security management system. The management console supports large,
distributed enterprise deployments and provides:
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Comprehensive configuration
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Policy management
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Real-time threat analysis
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Enterprise reporting
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Flexible visualization