SSL VPNs are making headway in the secure remote-access market because they're easier to implement than their IPsec brethren. But SSL VPNs face the same problems as IPsec VPNs--such as how to manage unsecured endpoints and integrate with back-end authentication systems. Whale Communications' e-Gap Remote Access appliance can help resolve these problems with its robust authentication and single sign-on features, strong support for non-HTTP apps, and extensible remote host policy-configuration compliance engine.
FINALISTS:
Juniper Networks NetScreen-SA 5000 (formerly Access Series 5000 3.3). Juniper Networks (formerly NetScreen Technologies). (866) 368-3747, (408) 962-8200. www.juniper.net/netscreen_com.html
Nokia Secure Access System 1.0. Nokia Corp., (877) 997-9199. www.nokia.com/securenetworksolutions
WINNER: BindView bv-Control for Windows 7.2; BindView Policy Operations Center 4.2. BindView Corp., (800) 749-8439, (713) 561-4000. www.bindview.com
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