Translated with AI from the Russian original.

Ideco has introduced a new generation of firewall - Ideco NGFW 16.0. This advanced solution was developed taking into account the latest trends in cyber threats and offers the latest features to ensure maximum network protection.

Among the new features

Zone Based Firewall for easy rule creation in complex networks - with a large number of network interfaces, segments, IPSec and client VPN connections. Also added is theability to integrate with Astra ALD Pro, which provides user authorization based on the domestic OS and increases the level of security in the network.

To protect against DoS attacks associated with published web resources, the NGFW 16.0 firewall offers areverse proxy server function (now with WAF and anti-DoS). This helps prevent malicious traffic from penetrating and keep resources running. An important innovation is theaddition of a web access log to traffic reports. This simplifies monitoring and analysis of user web activity, allowing you to identify potential threats and security breaches. Another significant feature isimproved VPN authorization settings for users, including two-factor authentication (2FA). This provides an increased level of security for remote access to the network.

Another important feature is the ability tocreate routes for IPSec connections (including BGP), which allows you to establish secure connections between remote network segments.Authorization of users from trusted Active Directory domains allows you to work in networks with multiple domains united by trust.

Fixes and changes

One notable change is therenaming of the product to Ideco NGFW. The new name reflects its functionality and unique capabilities in the field of network security.

"Ideco NGFW 16.0 has sufficient performance and capabilities to work in the ecosystem of domestic IT solutions and services, for networks of companies of any complexity. Step by step, we strive to help customers solve the problems of transitioning from foreign solutions, while maintaining the level of security and reliability of network services," saidDmitry Khomutov, director of Ideco.

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