New Detection System Monitors User Behavior and Addresses Rise in Anonymous Proxy Servers
ATLANTA (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Jan. 10, 2007 -Verso Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, announced today
the general availability of a Network Abuse Detection feature for its
NetSpective®
enterprise Web filter, which can identify, track, and terminate
abusive internet behavior, including utilization of anonymous proxy servers and
continued probing of unwanted internet content.
Network administrators, educators and legal and human resource departments
have determined that signature-based filtering can no longer sufficiently
monitor and control Internet usage. Given the increase of proxy servers and
peering applications such as Skype(TM), many network administrators believe that
analysis of user behavior is necessary to achieve effective content management.
Abusive network users, particularly those utilizing anonymous tools,
challenge filter products as they attempt to bypass network filtering tools.
Anonymous proxy servers hide IP addresses and enable individuals to anonymously
access the Internet. An anonymous server limits an organization's visibility of
IP addresses and sites visited, as it effectively hides all information, even
making it impossible to determine if an anonymous proxy server is used. Though
these tools claim to enhance privacy, they can bypass an organization's Internet
acceptable use policy, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPPA, and CIPA enforcement controls.
Additionally, rogue anonymous proxy servers may deliver viruses to an
individual's computer.
The NetSpective Network Abuse Detection feature enables network
administrators to combine traditional signature based approaches with abusive
behavior detection to trigger and terminate Internet services when suspicious
behavior is noted. Specifically, the feature allows administrators to monitor
categories of content including anonymous proxy servers, and track attempts to
access flagged categories or search attempts though popular search engines
including Google™, Yahoo™, and Windows Live™. Additionally, the feature
also enables administrators to set time-based thresholds that monitor access
attempts and automatically trigger Internet access and services termination. The
new feature also includes reporting capabilities based on key words and abusive
categories identified and set by enterprise end-users.
"This feature exemplifies Verso's mission of providing the latest in content
filtering technology," said John O'Reilly, vice president, NetSpective product
sales, Verso Technologies. "This specifically addresses administrator needs to
preemptively stop problems before they become widespread. Additionally, the
feature is being used to address the concerns raised by network administrators
directly reducing liabilities related to Internet usage and the rise of
anonymous proxy servers."
About Verso Technologies
Verso is a global provider of next generation network solutions offering a
core-to-edge product portfolio primarily for telecommunications service
providers. The company's products enable its customers to secure and optimize
network bandwidth, generate additional revenue and reduce costs. Verso's
applications and services are cost effective, deploy quickly and provide a
superior return on investment. For more information, contact Verso at
www.verso.com or call 678.589.3500.
SOURCE: Verso Technologies, Inc.
Verso Technologies, Inc
Christine Puleo, 786-385-8762
Director,
Corporate Communications
christine.puleo@verso.com
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