Universal Access

Array universal access solutions provide security for remote access, remote desktop access, site-to-site access and WiFi access on a single appliance, reducing cost and complexity for secure access and holding users to consistent policies regardless of how or where they log in.

Array SPX Series Universal Access Controllers are engineered to enable universal access control, the ability for IT managers to define end-user access policies in one place, elimi­nating the need to manage duplicate security environments on VPNs, firewalls, access points, switches and routers. Array SPX Series appliances enable universal access control whether the user is accessing the network remotely, from the wireless LAN or directly from the wired LAN.

Scaling Secure Access

Most VPNs and access points provide only enough capacity to support a single access environment. In contrast, support for up to 64,000 concurrent users, 100,000 concurrent SSL sessions, 10,000 SSL transactions per second, 850M bps throughput and single-digit millisecond latency gives Array SPX Series appliances the horsepower to support an entire workforce on a single platform.

In addition, Array SPX Series appliances support up to 256 fully separate and secure virtual instances, with each instance capable of providing a community of interest (business units, partners, customers, visitors) with customized applications, aesthetics, access methods and security policies.

Multi-Level Security

For users connecting remotely over the internet or for internal connectivity such as WiFi where security is required, connections are encrypted over SSL. For internal situations where encryption is not required, users can authenticate directly with the SPX Series appliance and be connected with authorized applications and resources. Security capabilities that can be applied universally for all users local or remote include:

• Hardware SSL encryption and an integrated deep packet-inspection firewall
• Strong authentication, including support for two-factor authentication and integration with Microsoft Active Directory, RADIUS, UNIX NIS or a local authentication database
• End-point security that ensures client machines adhere to company security policies. Multiple remediation options are available, including limiting access, directing offending machines to a patch server and restricting access to certain applications or environments.
• Secure access to Web applications, with role-based secure access to intranets and extranets and URL masking, to protect Web applications
• Secure access to file servers and client/server applications
• Role-based administration, with the ability to delegate administration for different groups to appropriate IT staff

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