Juniper Networks has integrated security services from its ScreenOS software into its JUNOS 9.0 software for implementation on its J-series services routers. The additional capabilities offer network administrators the ability to leverage the coupling of routing and security to manage their networks more effectively.
The J-series services router function as a branch office services delivery platform integrating routing, security, and other services including VoIP. Among the capabilities of running JUNOS 9.0 are:
- high-performance firewall capabilities based on ScreenOS, including zones, policies, and application-layer gateway support to secure both critical information and the network from external threats and denial-of-service attacks;
- Simplified configuration for IPSec VPN supporting secure connectivity over a variety of public networks, allowing flexibility in network design and the ability to optimize for cost or performance; and
- Chassis clustering that enables stateful device and services failover with an active/backup control plane and active/active data plane, all within a single system view, delivering continuity by maintaining high availability and systems-level resiliency for networks.
JUNOS 9.0 software with integrated security services for the J-series services routers is currently available. JUNOS 9.0 software is also available for the T-series and M-series routers, the MX-series Ethernet services router, and the EX-series Ethernet switches.http://www.juniper.net