Symantec 10521148 Implementation Guide - Page 18

10 Introduction About the Symantec Network Security 7100 Series ■ Cohesive, streamlined security content, service, and support About the core software The 7100 Series appliances run Symantec Network Security 4.0 software, which provides detection, analysis, management, storage, and response functionality. The standard software and the appliance version utilize the core functionality in the same way, and most procedures apply to both. In addition to the full software functionality at its core, the appliance provides unique features, such as in-line mode and interface grouping. About the detection architecture The 7100 Series appliances employ the new and innovative network threat mitigation architecture that combines anomaly, signature, statistical, and vulnerability detection techniques into an Intrusion Mitigation Unified Network Engine (IMUNE). IMUNE proactively prevents and provides immunity against malicious attacks, including: ■ Denial of service attempts ■ Intrusions and malicious code ■ Network infrastructure attacks ■ Application exploits ■ Scans and reconnaissance activities ■ Backdoors ■ Buffer overflow attempts ■ Blended threats like MS Blaster and SQL Slammer About the management system Symantec Network Security 7100 Series appliances are centrally managed via the Symantec Network Security 4.0 Management Console, a powerful and scalable security management system. The management console supports large, distributed enterprise deployments and provides: ■ Comprehensive configuration ■ Policy management ■ Real-time threat analysis ■ Enterprise reporting ■ Flexible visualization