SSL-Explorer

SSL-Explorer: Enterprise Edition is a simple to install, yet powerful SSL VPN solution from 3SP Ltd. This product introduces a comprehensive range of security enhanced features designed specifically for the needs of corporate users - from small businesses to large global enterprises.

This unique software-based SSL VPN solution offers advanced features in a manner that is both cost-effective and easy to manage. These include enhanced multi-layered authentication methods, hardware authentication token support, full IPSec replacement, finely-grained policy-based access control along with powerful auditing and reporting tools.

Users can now be granted access to their files, applications and email from virtually any location with an internet connection. Now you can also quickly provide tightly-controlled extranet access to your key strategic business partners and external consultants where information sharing is becoming more important than ever before. Your network support staff are also now free to remotely manage servers, routers and other network hardware securely using industry standard encryption technology to protect key information assets.

A 'virtual appliance' edition of SSL-Explorer is also available as a free download. This version is based upon a hardened Linux distribution and is the quickest and simplest version to deploy and begin evaluating SSL-Explorer: Enterprise Edition.

SSL-Explorer: Enterprise Edition is ideal for:

Companies with strict access requirements that include multi-factor authentication Businesses who have already invested into additional security measures such as SSL client certificates or authentication tokens Organizations who require a future proof SSL VPN solution that can be upgraded as requirements dictate

Stronger Security Measures

Multi-factor authentication is now available using LDAP, RADIUS, SSL client certificates or even one-time-password via SMS to a cellphone or PDA¹. These authentication modules provide additional security layers to protect your critical business information assets and intellectual property. On-screen keyboards for defense against keylogging attacks are provided and SSL-Explorer: Enterprise Edition is also compatible with the SafeNet 2032 and Aladdin eToken crypto USB devices.

Extend Networks with SSL-Explorer's nEXT Technology

Now SSL-Explorer's nEXT feature allows you to extend full network layer access beyond the physical boundaries of your office walls. Full network access over SSL is now possible with the nEXT technology provided with the Enterprise Edition, meaning that complex applications and even VoIP may be used seamlessly across the SSL VPN connection.

SSL-Explorer's nEXT technology is available for both the Windows and Linux client operating systems and does not rely on Internet Explorer to operate.

Find out how SSL-Explorer makes connecting remote sites easy.

Introducing SSL-Explorer Converse IM

Now you can take advantage of secure instant messaging through SSL-Explorer.By deploying our Converse instant messaging solution you can now block all access to third party IM servers at the firewall and ensure that your confidental corporation assets stay within your network.

Features in Brief

• Versions available for Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista, Apple Mac OS X Tiger (or later) and Linux operating systems
• IPSec-like VPN experience when using the SSL-Explorer Network Extension full VPN client
• Granular policy-based rights management
• Drive mapping capability allows remotely browsing of Windows filesystems via Windows Explorer
• Accessible using zero-footprint VPN client
• Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 supported - move vulnerable OWA servers out of the DMZ
• Fully commercially-supported product with rapid response on enquiries
• Enhanced Authentication Modules
  • Active Directory authentication
  • SSL client certificate authentication
  • SMS (text message) authentication using one-time-password
  • SafeNet iKey 2032 and Aladdin eToken Pro USB devices supported for FIPS-certified PKI authentication
  • RSA SecurID & CryptoCard hardware tokens supported
  • LDAP authentication
  • Public-key authentication
  • PIN authentication
  • IP authentication
  • RADIUS authentication
• Secure Instant Messaging support via SSL-Explorer Converse
• Remote management using graphical or console sessions via extensions for SSH1/2, SFTP, RDesktop, TN5250 AS/400, Telnet, VNC, Citrix and Terminal Services
• Fully configurable authentication schemes provide multi-factor authentication
• JavaScript virtual keyboards for defense against keylogging attacks
• Full auditing and reporting capabilities for compliance with HIPAA, PCI, Sarbanes Oxley etc.
• Lightweight remote management applets supporting SSH1, SSH2, Telnet and VNC remote access protocols
• Access your desktop remotely
• Intranet resources may be securely externalized using web forwarding
• Supports HTTP or SOCKS proxies
• Local and remote tunneling via SSL
• Session inactivity timeouts
• Web application URL masking
• No dedicated appliance necessary
• Standards compliant HTML supported on all modern browsers include Internet Explorer 5, IE6, IE7, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Safari browsers among many more

Licensing Information

SSL-Explorer: Enterprise Edition is licensed under a commercial license. All third party open source code used to develop SSL-Explorer is licensed using GPL-compatible licenses.

¹ PDA support coming soon

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