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SSL-Based VPNs Likely to Replace IPSec VPNs for Secure Remote Access, Latest Tolly Group Survey Finds
    


 
         
 

Netilla Networks Co-sponsors Survey, Which Projects Broad Use of SSL VPNs For Securing Web Services, Extranets, Employee Remote Access

SOMERSET, N.J. - Jan. 29, 2003 - More than 75 percent of survey respondents believe that browser-based SSL (secure sockets layer) VPN (virtual private network) technology is "somewhat" to "highly" likely to replace IPSec-based VPNs for remote access to enterprise resources over the next two years, according to the latest survey on enterprise network security trends from The Tolly Group, a premier IT testing and consulting firm. Netilla® Networks, Inc., a leading provider of SSL VPN solutions for secure Web-based access to any corporate application, co-sponsored the survey along with Check Point Software, Nortel Networks, Ingrian Networks and Enterasys Networks.

Survey respondents also projected that the most likely future uses for SSL VPNs will be for securing Web services (67 percent), followed by securing extranets and e-business services (54 percent), providing remote access for business partners (50 percent) and enabling remote access by mobile and teleworking employees (48 percent).

The Tolly Group's "Re-Engineering Enterprise Network Security Survey" was conducted last quarter among 52 senior-level enterprise network security specialists across a broad range of vertical industries, including healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Survey highlights are available at The Tolly Group's website at www.tolly.com.

SSL-based VPN appliances use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption engineered into today's Web browsers to provide simple, browser-based remote access to centrally hosted corporate applications. Unlike traditional remote access solutions based on the IPSec standard, SSL-based VPNs do not require application or VPN client software to be configured and maintained on remote PCs, which reduces IT support costs while increasing usability.

"Overall, respondents demonstrated a significant surge in the usage of SSL-based VPNs," said Kevin Tolly, president and chief executive officer of The Tolly Group. "Just two years ago, SSL VPNs were nowhere on the map, but now interest in the technology is starting to mature. However, these same users also cited a lack of general understanding on how to deploy SSL VPNs as a potential roadblock. Vendors must step up SSL education to help users better understand the benefits of this technology."

"The survey results demonstrate that senior-level enterprise network security managers are becoming aware of SSL VPNs as an important technology, especially for secure remote access to corporate applications," said Reggie Best, president and chief executive officer of Netilla Networks. "But SSL VPNs are still so new that, not surprisingly, many respondents say they need more information about this solution. One of Netilla's priorities as an industry leader is to educate potential users about how they can most effectively deploy an SSL VPN solution as a key component of their enterprise network security architecture."

  
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other key survey findings:

· 38 percent of respondents report that they plan to use SSL VPNs for remote access within the next 12 months.

· The most important applications to be accessed remotely are Windows-based applications, followed by Web/Intranet-, UNIX-, Linux-, 3270- and 5250-based applications, in that order.

· 55 percent of respondents plan to deploy new or additional Web-based technology for secure remote access to legacy applications within the next 12 months.
 
 

About The Tolly Group
The Tolly Group, an independent testing and strategic consulting organization based in Manasquan, N.J., offers a full range of services designed to furnish both the vendor and end-user communities with authoritative and unbiased information. Additionally, The Tolly Group is recognized worldwide for its expertise in assessing leading-edge technologies. For more information on The Tolly Group's services, visit its Web site at www.tolly.com, E-mail inquiries to info@tolly.com, call 1-732-528-3300 or fax at 1-732-528-1888.

    



About Netilla Networks
Netilla Networks, Inc. provides Web-based secure remote access platforms that connect geographically distributed employees, partners, customers, suppliers and branch offices to centralized applications, files and data. With an appliance based on Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption and other Web technologies, Netilla Security Platforms enable browser-based secure access to legacy Windows, UNIX/Linux, mainframe and native Web applications. Unlike traditional networking approaches that require complex integration, Netilla provides a practical, quick to implement and simple to manage solution that lowers the total cost of ownership of remote access deployments. For more information, visit www.netilla.com.

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