BORDERWARE STEELGATE TECHNOLOGY

The unparalleled level of security in the BorderWare Steelgate solution comes from its all-encompassing security design. Its hardened kernel foundation is built from the base up with a fail-safe designed secure core. Each added layer of functionality was first secured and integrated into the base system. In the event that any of its services are attacked, the rest of the firewall server and the trusted network are never at risk. There are security measures inside the firewall server that keep barriers around the services to isolate them and eliminate the spread of any compromised service to any other service or system.

Segmented proxies control the flow of information to internal and external networks. The internal and external integrated servers are compartmentalized and protected by multiple security levels that act as mini-firewalls between security and gateway functions. This design isolates potential hackers in a controlled environment and obstructs their ability to affect other services or penetrate beyond the firewall server. IP packet filter rules are tied closely to each enabled server to minimize the firewall server's exposure to unwanted packets.

To ensure complete security when the firewall server is shipped, all proxies and servers are initially disabled. After the installation, the system administrator must enable only the services necessary for their network. The result is a completely controlled environment in which specified services are allowed and all others denied.