NetSpective^® C-Class

Control applications on your network by stopping undesired traffic

Unauthorized or otherwise undesirable Internet traffic can degrade the performance of your network, expose it to web-based security threats and consume expensive bandwidth that undermines core business and revenue generation. The NetSpective^® C-Class solution is a signature-based filtering device that monitors your network traffic and maximizes its capacity by controlling or eliminating unwanted traffic without interfering with legitimate revenue producing Internet traffic required to run a profitable business.

Eliminate Skype^™ and Peer-2-Peer in your network

NetSpective C-Class is an intelligent signature-based filtering device that maximizes the performance and security of your converged network by eliminating undesirable web traffic such as Skype and other P2P traffic. Its rack-mounted configuration easily connects to your network, and its filtering and operational controls are easily managed. The web-based interface provides "at-a-glance" status updates and a suite of tools and applications that address every aspect of Internet access control, including compliance with government filtering mandates and communication tracking requirements.

The industry's most intelligent filtering solution

NetSpective C-Class P2P filter gives the service provider the flexibility to customize the Internet applications running through the network. Mission critical applications and quality of service (QoS) are compromised when P2P applications are allowed to pass unchecked.

Extra security through signature-blocking technology

The NetSpective C-Class built-in P2P filter prevents network users from accessing Skype, P2P, IM, and chat applications. Its signature-based blocking technology analyzes the unique protocol signatures of all Internet traffic moving in and out of the network, safeguarding the network against rogue applications that many competitive products would allow to penetrate the network. NetSpective C-Class enables carriers and service providers to comply with the regulatory requirements of CALEA, E911, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPPA, CIPA and many other government regulations.

The industry's most "intelligent" filtering solution

A filtering solution that misses objectionable content leaves your network at risk, while one that over-blocks can impede users' productivity. NetSpective allows you to filter objectionable content based on more than 60 URL categories, as well as by Internet protocol, including HTTP, FTP and NNTP. Our intelligent filtering approach combines our patented Adaptive Filtering technology with signature-based detection features to control access to both objectionable sites and objectionable traffic, allowing you to not only control which sites users are surfing, but to effectively manage what activity is happening on your network.

Packet-by-packet traffic inspection (SideScan^™)

SideScan^™ is a firewall independent filtering technology designed to review every packet of information going out to the web (including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, NNTP, chat, peer-to-peer, streaming media, Skype) and to interrupt connections to websites or file sharing applications that have been blocked. SideScan accurately filters twice as much bandwidth as its leading competitor.

Comprehensive and accurate content review

The NetSpective C-Class Adaptive Filtering feature automatically alerts the NetSpective Adaptive Filtering Lab of unknown Internet content and offers live signature definition updates. The site is subjected to both an automated and manual review process enabling categorization which is followed by an automated distribution process to NetSpective subscribers. This process ensures that all networks shielded with NetSpective are equipped with the most up-to-date information and libraries to protect from security breaches and to enable best-in-class network policies.

A complete view of your network via NetAuditor^®

NetSpective C-Class also includes NetAuditor, which monitors and reports on web traffic patterns via a web-based interface. NetAuditor provides a detailed audit of non-essential bandwidth usage making it easy to identify potentially dangerous or otherwise undesirable web activity.

Carrier Grade solution

NetSpective C-Class was engineered to support telecom environments requiring NEBS-3/ETSI certified equipment. This cost-effective, carrier grade solution leverages Intel^® technology which makes it a perfect fit for central offices, data centers and other demanding environments with limited space.

A solution with immediate return on investment

NetSpective C-Class creates new revenue opportunities for a carrier or service provider. A carrier or service provider can selectively enable and disable services to their customers, allowing them to generate revenue from applications previously undetected on the network.

Key Features

• SideScan^™ filtering technology is not a point of network failure
• Monitor or block HTTP, HTTPS, NNTP, FTP, chat, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Skype and streaming media protocols
• Signature-based blocking subscription with live updates
• Customized modes of operation by network IP address range(s) by time of day enabling bypass, monitor/report, or block/report traffic management
• Centralized policy management for distributed network environments
• Custom policies for special user group designations, supports 512 groups
• Support for usernames in DHCP environments via NetSpective Logon Agent
• Support for Microsoft Active Directory support via LDAP
• Flexible policy exemption by IP address, username or URL
• Automated signature updates and product enhancements
• Comprehensive web-based reporting tool, NetAuditor documents all monitored and blocked activity
• NetAuditor - Optional web-based reporting on additional manufacturers firewalls including:
  • Cisco PIX
  • Checkpoint NG
  • Juniper NetScreen
  • Microsoft ISA
  • Novell Border Manager
  • Symantec Enterprise Firewall

Regulatory and Compliance

• Enables carrier compliance with the statute for lawful interception (CALEA)
• Enables compliance with E911 VoIP mandate, designed to aid first-responders
• Adheres to Sarbanes-Oxley Act for security and auditing requirements
• Compliant with Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
• Enables compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for unlawful transmission of patient files

Hardware Platform

• Carrier Grade Features

  Intel^® TIGPR2U is a NEBS-3 and ESTI certified server which is flame resistant and can withstand extreme heat, humidity, altitude, and zone 4 earthquake shock.

• Advanced Server Management

  Intel^® ISM-Te and TAM combine with the Telco Alarm Management features to provide visual, audible (optional) and SNMP event indications of faults. These features meet the rigid requirements of the telecom central office environment.

• Extended Life Cycle

  Intel^® TIGPR2U offers Extended Life Cycle (ELC) which is comprised of longer product availability, longer warranty and spares support for an excellent customer investment protection.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

Skype is a trademark of Skype Technologies S.A.

Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

NetSpective, NetAuditor, SideScan and TeleMate are trademarks of TeleMate.Net Software, LLC

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