New security innovations enable sophisticated threat intelligence,
prevention and dynamic enforcement with Juniper Networks Unite
architecture for the cloud-enabled enterprise
Juniper
Networks (NYSE:JNPR), the industry leader in network innovation,
today announced advanced anti-malware with zero-day threat protection
from the cloud, redesigned security management and the latest firewalls
for enterprise campus and branch networks, as part of its new Juniper
Networks® Unite architecture. The latest security solutions include Juniper
Networks® Sky Advanced Threat Prevention, Junos®
Space Security Director and Juniper
Networks® SRX Series Services Gateways to provide customers with the
sophisticated threat protection, security management, automation and
scale needed to defend against threats at any point in the network
without hindering network performance. These advancements will deliver
better visibility to the network through a simplified, intuitive
management platform, as well as ensure pervasive, dynamic threat
protection with intelligence from the cloud that is automatically
distributed across SRX firewalls within the enterprise.
Implementing an active plan to thwart cyber risks is no longer an option
for enterprises—it is a necessity—as companies face more sophisticated
threats that are capable of engineering their way into internal networks
by evading many of the traditional security detection methods. Security
solutions that only detect known malware and suspicious activity after
being compromised are no longer sufficient. Enterprises face increasing
demand for access to critical information anywhere from mobile devices
and cloud-based applications, which presents new security risks to the
network infrastructure. As a result, enterprises need visibility into
the entire network with industry-leading threat detection and the
ability to enforce policy dynamically and globally. This can be done
through a software-defined secure network that brings the visibility and
control needed to create a secure network.
Juniper Networks is transforming the way enterprises secure and manage
the network with a comprehensive, open and simple approach. This
approach enables delivery of an open policy enforcement engine, in which
Juniper Networks and third-party feeds can identify threats that are
dynamically enforced through the SRX physical or virtual firewalls.
News Highlights:
The new security advancements, available as part of the Juniper
Unite architecture, are based on open, dynamic, high-performance
threat detection and prevention technologies that establish a
comprehensive foundation for secure enterprise networks. The latest
cloud service, software and systems security innovations include:
Cutting-Edge Advanced Threat Prevention and
Accelerated Speed to Enforcement
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Juniper Networks is expanding its advanced cloud-based, threat
detection and prevention technologies to actively identify and stop
attacks in the enterprise.
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Sky
Advanced Threat Prevention defends the enterprise against malware
command and control (C&C) threats by automatically screening all
downloads and applications prior to allowing them to enter the
network. Its unique and industry-leading deception techniques apply to
a sandbox environment where malware is forced into making its presence
known, enabling Sky Advanced Threat Prevention to adapt and identify
new malware in the ever-changing threat landscape.
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Sky Advanced Threat Prevention will be available in free and premium
versions. The free version provides the full suite of anti-malware
techniques, including antivirus analysis, as well as static and
dynamic sandbox analysis. The premium version also quarantines
infected hosts and blocks communication with C&C servers.
Modernized Application Visualization and
Simplified Policy Management
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Significant enhancements to Junos
Space Security Director, a network security policy and management
platform, allow enterprises to centrally manage the security of the
entire network through a fully intuitive, easy-to-use interface and
design. It is the first security management product that puts users in
control by allowing them to create a dashboard of widgets, reports and
alerts with complete data correlation and event details.
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Increased visibility and control of workflows will provide network
security insight, including the ability to identify which users are
utilizing certain applications, which threats have been detected, as
well as a list of suggested actions for remediation that increase
efficiency with real-time delivery.
Industry-Leading vSRX Performance and Expanded SRX
Capabilities
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Juniper Networks is introducing new SRX
Series Services Gateways that offer secure routing (VPN) and a
next-generation firewall that’s essential to deploying a secure
network for campus and branch.
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The new SRX300 Series will help customers protect branch and small
office locations to stay ahead of the latest security challenges with
new features and improved network performance.
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The new SRX1500 includes an advanced, virtualized architecture that
enables greater flexibility and programmability for larger enterprise
branches or smaller enterprise campuses, offering the best value for
growing enterprises.
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The enhanced SRX Series models will support a modernized on-box UI,
making it easier for IT to manage and configure SRX devices for remote
branch locations with fewer resources.
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Juniper
Networks® vSRX, the virtual firewall that has full feature parity
with SRX Series hardware, now delivers four times the performance in
speed with its redesigned software architecture, making it the
strongest performing virtual firewall in the industry.
Supporting Quotes
“Business networks are constantly evolving to better meet the demands of
BYOD and IoT, opening them up to more threats than ever before.
Traditional security solutions are not enough with today’s fast-paced
world where there is no time to sacrifice performance or disrupt
operations. With the Juniper Unite architecture and enhanced security
product portfolio, Juniper Networks is redefining how enterprises are
securing their networks with an open, simple and comprehensive approach.”
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Jonathan Davidson, executive vice president and general manager, Juniper
Development and Innovation, Juniper Networks
“Sophisticated malware threats confront customers on a daily basis,
impacting productivity and network performance. Juniper's comprehensive,
open and simple approach to securing networks is a breakthrough
in threat protection, security management and automation – this is
transforming the way we are protecting our clients’ networks.”
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Matthew Brennan, president, Virtual Armor
“ESG research shows that security analysts are still collecting threat
intelligence using manual processes that don’t scale. Juniper’s threat
defense and intelligence services can offer automation, management and
scale to help large organizations defend against threats in the network
without impeding performance. With this announcement, I believe that
Juniper is addressing critical aspects of network security and is using
its assets to align threat defenses with threat intelligence.”
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Jon Oltsik, senior principal analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group
Additional Resources
About Juniper Networks
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switching and security. Juniper Networks’ innovations in
software, silicon and systems transform the experience and economics of
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