Target Applications
Frame Relay and X.25 Encryption
Frame Relay and Another
X.25 Networks is the ability to encrypt LAN traffic and serial legacy protocols (SNA, SDLC, SLAC, and TBOP) and transport them over Frame Relay and X.25 networks. This is particularly useful in the financial industry where SNA traffic going out into the branches and ATM machines require a high level of security. This implementation also uses DES,
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Vanguard 342 | Vanguard 342 |
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Internet
Figure 1-2. Encryption over IP, Frame Relay, and X.25 Networks
Security Features
The security features in Vanguard Applications Ware release 5.5 and greater also include Firewall functionality based on IP Packet Filtering. Access Control Lists can be configured based on a combination of source and destination addresses. IP Protocol, TCP/UDP source and destination port numbers/ranges, and interface numbers. A feature called Cypher Block Chaining prevents repeated patterns in Plaintext from appearing as repeated patterns in Cyphertext, thus making it harder for hackers to find traffic patterns.
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