Symantec 10521148 Implementation Guide - Page 17

1 Chapter Introduction This chapter includes the following topics: ■ About the Symantec Network Security 7100 Series ■ About this guide ■ About the documentation set ■ About the Web sites ■ Verifying the materials About the Symantec Network Security 7100 Series Symantec Network Security 7100 Series appliances provide real-time network intrusion prevention and detection to protect critical enterprise assets from the threat of known, unknown (zero-day), and denial of service (DoS) attacks. Designed to monitor multiple network segments at multi-gigabit speeds, the 7100 Series combines superior detection and prevention capabilities with flexible deployment options and ease of installation. Network Security 7100 Series are highly scalable, purpose built appliances that meet a range of needs for aggregate network bandwidth from 50 Mbps to 2 Gbps across as many as eight network segments. They provide zero-day protection against the latest threats and automated real-time blocking of malicious activity. With intrusion prevention and detection built into a single network security appliance, users can easily switch between deployment modes based on their security policy. Network Security 7100 Series appliances reduce the total cost of implementing a complete network security solution through: ■ Simplified and rapid deployment ■ Centralized management