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Intrusion
Prevention Systems Group Test (Edition
4) Following the huge success of the first comprehensive Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) test of its kind, The NSS Group is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth round of IPS testing using a brand new and much more advanced and rigorous methodology.� The NSS IPS test evaluates the performance, reliability, security effectiveness, and usability of Network IPS products. The test consists of seven sections within three primary areas: performance and reliability, security accuracy, and usability. � All three areas have been enhanced and extended in the new methodology, and the usability section of the report now follows the equivalent section of the methodology very closely, making it much easier to make direct comparisons between reports for different products.� Overall, the brand new test suite contains over 1500 individual tests, providing the most thorough and complete evaluation of IPS products available anywhere today. The NSS Group has developed advanced testing methodologies for both Rate-Based IPS and Content-Based IPS products, since these devices are often very different in operation.� For the first time, NSS has introduced multiple levels of NSS Approved awards to help users differentiate more accurately between products for different deployment scenarios - the standard IPS award is equivalent to the previous NSS Approved (although the more rigorous new test suite makes it harder to obtain), and above that we have introduced additional levels for Branch Office, Enterprise and MSP/ISP devices.� Testing began in Q2 2006, and will continue throughout the year. The finished group test report will be published late 2006, although individual test reports will be made available on this site throughout the year as they are completed. Should you wish to participate in the report or would like additional information, please contact us by clicking here.� |
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