Introducing GB-OS Version 5.0

GB-OS 5.0 adds an Intrusion Prevention System to the existing powerful perimeter security features available in GTA systems. By comparing data packets against over 4000 signatures, GTA Firewall UTM systems will protect networks from a variety of exploits including web attacks, telnet, RPC, database, NetBIOS, multimedia, email, FTP, network services, DoS/DDos, peer to peer and backdoor attacks. Users will be able to selectively activate IPS rules on their system, while updated signatures will be automatically delivered to firewalls with upgrades enabled through GTA support offerings.

GB-OS 5.0 strengthens GTAs virtual private network offering with certificate support, NAT through VPN and keep alives. Now, in addition to GBAuth, VPN connections can be authenticated utilizing x.509 certificates for an additional layer of authentication control. VPN keep alives provide a more stable VPN connections in case of Internet network disruption or periods of no data packet transmissions. Remote offices can maintain VPN connections even during periods of no activity with VPN keep alives, ensuring a continuous consistent connection.

With automated system software updates, GB-OS 5.0 simplifies the task of downloading and applying GB-OS runtime updates to firewall UTM systems by eliminating the need to manually log into the GTA Online Support Center. These automated updates reduce the time and complexity of keeping GB-OS 5.0 up-to-date with patch releases and version upgrades. System administrators may elect to schedule the GTA firewall UTM system to check for updates on a regular basis or to utilize the update feature to retrieve activation codes for installing optional features such as additional Mobile VPN client licenses or Mail Sentinel Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam subscriptions.

Exporting firewall configurations is a snap with GB-OS 5.0s XML format. Exported XML configuration files can be edited offline for use on GTA Firewall UTM systems or for use with GB Commander 2.0 or other third party version control, reporting and monitoring applications. Large configuration sections, such as authentication, can be uploaded to a GTA firewall in XML format.

Long time GTA firewall administrators will welcome the return of GBAdmin style graphical configuration verification alerts red, yellow and green lights which indicate whether the firewall UTM system configuration contains potential errors that may result in the system not functioning as expected. Especially useful during initial configuration or configuration modifications, these verification alerts are active in both live and test modes, so alerts for possible configuration problems are easily identified. Just one more way GB-OS 5.0 simplifies the firewall UTM system configuration.

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GTA firewalls combine both standard and advanced features into one easy-to-use appliance. Whether you choose plug-and-play for basic perimeter security or more advanced options like Gateway Failover and IP Aliasing, you'll experience the ease of use of GTA's proprietary secure operating system.

Adding optional features such as additional mobile VPN clients, Mail Sentinel subscriptions, Surf Sentinel content filtering or H2A high availability is easy with a simple activation code. There is no additional hardware or software installation required.

Network Address Translation - Stateful packet inspection and application firewall techniques combine with a powerful address translation mechanism to provide complete transparent network access to external and DMZ networks for IP-based applications.

VPN - Integrated industry standard IPSec virtual private networking for both site-to-site installations and remote mobile users means that secure remote access can be a reality for even the smallest organization. GB-OS enabled products such as the GB-2000e, GB-800e, and GB-250e include hardware VPN acceleration for those organizations with larger demands for their VPN connectivity.

DoS and Intrusion Detection - Organizations are protected against unauthorized access and attempts to penetrate the perimeter security provided by the firewall are logged and alarms generated based on rule sets established by the firewall administrator.

Mail Sentinel Anti-Spam - Mail Sentinel Anti-Spam allows organizations to add spam control to the email proxy running on GB-OS based devices. Subscription based option.

Mail Sentinel Anti-Virus - Mail Sentinel Anti-Virus allows organizations to add SMTP based virus control to the the email proxy running on GB-OS based devices. Subscription based option.

Surf Sentinel Content Filtering - Surf Sentinel allows organizations to increase productivity while reducing liability of access to unproductive or inappropriate web sites. Powered by Surf Control web filtering engine. Subscription based option.

GTA Mobile VPN Client - Add additional GTA Box Mobile VPN Clients. Available in single client or multi-user packs.

H2A (High Availability) - H2A provides your organization with firewall redundancy, assuring that firewall downtime does not mean network access downtime.

GB Commander - GB Commander offers centralized management of GTA firewalls via one point access for all GTA firewalls on your distributed network.

GTA Reporting Suite - Easy-to-use Windows-based tool generates on-demand, top-level summary reports and charts of information contained in GTA Firewall logs.

Your purchase of a GTA Firewall includes 60 days of software updates and 30 days of up-and-running support available through GTA's technical support staff in North America, and internationally through an authorized GTA channel partner.

GTA support programs provide remote assistance with on-going maintenance of your GTA firewall products and software. GTA offers a variety of support options. Contact your local authorized GTA channel partner or ask GTA's helpful sales staff to match support offerings to your organization's needs. Remote or on-site technical support may also be available through your authorized GTA reseller.

Data security is important, and your firewall should provide the best protection available. GTA firewalls have maintained continuous ICSA Certification since 1996, providing independent verification that your data is secure. Today, all GTA firewall products are certified under the stringent ICSA 4.1 Corporate criteria, so no matter which GTA firewall suits you best, you can trust it to protect your network from unauthorized access.

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