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Overview
McAfee Network Security Platform is a uniquely intelligent security solution that discovers and blocks sophisticated threats in the network. Using advanced threat detection techniques, it moves beyond mere pattern matching to defend against stealthy attacks with extreme accuracy, while its next-generation hardware platform scales to speeds of over 80 Gbps to meet the needs of demanding networks.
With its Security Connected approach to network security management, Network Security Platform streamlines security operations by combining real-time McAfee Global Threat Intelligence feeds with rich contextual data about users, devices, and applications for fast, accurate response to network-borne attacks.
Features & Benefits
Get intelligent security management
Reduce the expertise needed and time required to monitor and investigate security events, while simplifying the administration of large and complex deployments. Progressive disclosure delivers the right information when and where you need it through guided drill downs, while hierarchal management scales for the largest deployments.
Attain unparalleled threat protection
Unparalleled threat prevention is born from an ultra efficient vulnerability-based signature engine that is transformed into next-generation platform by integrating cutting-edge behavioral analysis and multi-event correlation. The low-touch signature defenses keep operation costs low, efficiently defending against known threats, while the advanced behavioral analysis and event correlation protects against next-generation and zero-day threats.
Leverage global malware protection
Get comprehensive malware coverage by intelligently directing a portfolio of antimalware defenses. Confidently reduce malware security holes, with more defenses than any other vendor, against this newest and deadliest network security attack vector.
Use our Security Connected framework
Improve network security posture, optimizes network security for greater cost effectiveness, and aligns network security strategically with business initiatives. Security Connected is McAfee’s integrated approach to network security that seamlessly incorporates data and workflows from other security products.
Attain performance and scalability
Get reliable performance so the best security is available under the heaviest loads, as the network grows, or even if segments of the network fail. Achieve high-performance, multi-gigabit throughput even when next-generation features, enabled with stateful fail-over, are available.
Gain visibility and control
Get user and device intelligence that seamlessly integrates into controls, analysis, and reporting in deep applications. This deep visibility uncovers suspicious anomalies that cannot be seen in aggregate, allowing more flexibility to align control policies to the needs of the organization.
Demos / Tutorials
Active Malware Analysis
Network Security Platform uses multiple detection engines to alert on today’s stealthy malware.
Adaptable Threat Dashboard
Use event correlation and progressive disclosure workflows to prioritize events, improve detection, and speed investigation.
Advanced Botnet Detection
Network Security Platform uses new advanced detection capabilities to uncover both known and unknown botnets.
Application Visibility and Control
Network Security Platform includes application visibility and control of over 1,100 applications and protocols.
DoS and DDoS Protection
Prevent denial-of-service attempts through connection limiting based on geo-location, IP reputation, and a number of other factors.
Global Threat Intelligence
Network Security Platform incorporates McAfee Global Threat Intelligence to check the reputation of network communications based on billions of unique file, IP, URL, protocol, and geo-location data around the globe.
Tutorials
Awards / Reviews
McAfee wins "Best of Interop 2012" with Network Security Platform XC Cluster Solution
McAfee Network Security Platform XC Cluster was voted as the "Best of Interop 2012" in the security category by a panel of industry experts, editors, and analysts. The Best of Interop Awards recognize exhibitors who have made significant technological advancements in specific category areas. The winners represent the products the judges believe have the most significant technical impact on their segment, and are helping to move business technology forward.
Magic Quadrant for Intrusion Prevention Systems 2012
McAfee is a security brand well-known for its host-based products, and it is one of the few security companies to have successful network security products.
NSS Labs 2012 Product Analysis Report for McAfee Network Security Platform M-8000
NSS Labs tests the industry's leading Network Intrusion Prevention vendors on dozens of criteria and releases their finding in Product Analysis Reports. In this report, the McAfee Network Security Platform M-8000 is rated on its security effectiveness, performance, management, TCO and overall value.
Customer Stories
Abtran
McAfee security risk management solutions help Abtran meet clients’ increasing security requirements.
Highlights
- Provided multiple layers of security risk management protection for Abtran’s clients
- Reduced IT hours spent supporting, administering, and monitoring endpoint security
- Cut time to produce weekly security reports from three or four hours to less than two minutes
- Migrated easily and seamlessly from existing anti-virus solutions
Adena Health System
Adena Health System protects critical network services with McAfee Network Security Platform.
Highlights
- Delivered complete perimeter protection for a large, regional network
- Immediately identified malicious traffic
- Effectively blocked threats and reclaimed network bandwidth
- Reduced the cost of protection while simplifying management
- Scaled easily to meet network growth
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell uses McAfee Network Security Platform to secure 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps corporate networks against threats and attacks.
Highlights
- Increased identification and interception of up to 99% of the threats
- Improved the work efficiency and allowed the information security and network departments to cooperate with each other in monitoring security threats and risks
Boston Medical Center
McAfee helps protect vital services for Boston Medical Center.
Highlights
- Dramatically reduced denial-of-service (DoS) attacks from 8.4 million per day to zero
- Integrated security product management through McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)
- Reduced time needed to roll out upgrades
- Improved threat detection
Cardnet
Cardnet eliminates malware infections with comprehensive network, email, and endpoint security from McAfee.
Highlights
- Total absence of known infections of any kind
- Protected the entire IT infrastructure
- Maintained IT security with a staff of three, versus 20 or more if the McAfee suite was not in place
Citrix Systems
Citrix reduces risk with McAfee’s integrated security risk management platform.
Highlights
- Deployed quickly and easily, saving $40,000 in deployment costs
- Reduced incident response rate by 40% and overall TCO of security risk management
- Dramatically eased security administration and accelerated patch deployment
- Reduced remediation time by 70%
City of St. Paul
McAfee bolsters security for the City of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Highlights
- Hardened network against intrusion
- Protected 3,300 endpoints against virus and spam attacks
- Safeguarded the city’s network 100% from attacks via unsecured physical sites
- Delivered powerful functionality, ease of use, and simplified administration
CSS Corp
CSS Corp has deployed McAfee Network Security Platform sensors protecting network traffic at its gateways globally.
Highlights
- Provided centralized management, control, and reporting on overall functioning of security environment
- Ensured compliance with ISO277001 and PCI DSS
- Contributed to network availability to meet SLAs
- Maintained comprehensive protection from external and internal security threats
Dawnay Day AV
Comprehensive and easy-to-manage security from McAfee protects Dawnay Day's network and endpoints from attacks.
Highlights
- Protected 1,200 endpoints against virus attacks
- Proactively strengthened the company’s network
- Delivered powerful functionality, ease of use, and simplified administration
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd.
With robust integration features built into ePO, users can handle data events and achieve stronger monitoring and control easily and quickly through the platform.
Highlights
- Protected intellectual property
DSM
DSM enlists McAfee to strengthen enterprise network security control and compliance.
Highlights
- Provided full visibility into network traffic and connected systems
- Simplified patch management
- Improved compliance with regulations and policies
- Increased efficiencies for significant cost savings
HCF
HCF gets comprehensive anti-malware protection and streamlined security management with McAfee.
Highlights
- Smooth implementation
- Easy identification of vulnerable areas
- Meaningful reports for IT administrators who are only advised about attacks that are relevant to the environment
- Enabled automatic enforcement of security policies; ensuring network integrity
- Automation of patch management freed up IT staff to focus on strategic work
Idaho State Tax Commission
Idaho State Tax Commission chooses McAfee to embed security in a new network infrastructure.
Highlights
- Identified vulnerabilities and blocked threats
- Delivered reliable endpoint protection
- Enabled compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security guidelines
- Provided support for the commission’s defense-in-depth security strategy
- Helped increase security awareness among network users
James Tower
McAfee keeps James Tower secure and compliant with industry regulations.
Highlights
- Reduced time required to push out the most current security and virus patches to minutes, rather than hours or days
- Used to apply patches, updates, settings, and other security measures consistently across all systems
- Dramatically reduced audit time as well as time to build and maintain servers
- Provided fast, accurate profiling of all systems
- Facilitated decision making through a centralized, consolidated dashboard and robust reporting
Mainova AG
McAfee powers network security for energy supplier Mainova AG.
Highlights
- Delivered complete protection with lower operation cost — only three IT staff members required to monitor IDS/IPS solution
- Deployed new system within three weeks of installation
- Simplified and centralized administration of configuration and guidelines for handling threats
- Precisely identified and blocked threats in real time
- Provided full transparency when monitoring network traffic
Major Healthcare System
The healthcare system uses McAfee solutions to gain compliance with HIPAA, PCI, DSS, and FTC regulations.
Highlights
- Optimize mobility management of corporate data
- Protect corporate data from the data center to the mobile device
- Set mobile policies that work while providing flexibility to users
- Provide central dashboard for controlling entire security environment
Mphasis
Mphasis keeps customer data safe with McAfee Network Security Platform.
Highlights
- Protected global network from intrusions that could disrupt operations or compromise data
- Enabled Mphasis to comply with security regulations and client-specific security requirements
- Provided transparent security with enterprise-level performance, reliability, and availability
- Eased administration with centralized management and the option to integrate with other security risk management solutions
NYC Department of IT and Telecommunications
NYC Department of IT and Telecommunications uses McAfee for for vulnerability management, endpoint encryption, and other areas of security functionality.
Highlights
- Increased protection with a savings of $18 million
- Provided centralized control across highly distributed IT environment
PAETEC
Telecommunications provider PAETEC watches sales skyrocket with managed service based on McAfee Network Security Platform.
Highlights
- Protected against emerging threats even before installation of new signatures
- Delivered excellent performance and reliability to PAETEC customers, who enjoy thorough and timely protection against threats without IT infrastructure burdens
- Differentiated against offerings from competitors
- Contributed to an already strong revenue stream and grew to emerge as the fastest growing area of PAETEC’s business
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises safeguards network traffic with McAfee Network Security Platform.
Highlights
- Enabled robust perimeter security on shore and onboard while conserving bandwidth
- Provided application-layer detection of malicious traffic
- Dramatically reduced the time and risks of patch cycle management
- Delivered centralized security policy management through an easy-to-use, web-based interface
News / Events
News
- McAfee Sets New Standard for Network IPS Performance
May 9, 2013Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Intrusion Prevention Systems in Research Firm’s Magic Quadrant
July 12, 2012Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Network Security Platform Receives Key Certification from the Department of Defense (DoD)
November 30, 2011Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Named Finalist in 11 SC Magazine 2012 Awards Categories
November 17, 2011Topics : Mobile Security
- McAfee Leads New Criteria for Next Generation IPS
October 11, 2011Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Enhances Network Security Platform
April 12, 2011Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Network Intrusion Prevention Solution Raises the Bar in NSS Labs' Tests
November 9, 2010Topics : Network Security
- McAfee, Inc. Extends Vision for Network Security and Network Access Control
October 26, 2010Topics : Network Security
- McAfee Offers Guidance and Protection as China-Linked Google Cyberattack Continues to Unfold
January 17, 2010Topics : Endpoint Protection
Events
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- Data Center Network Security: A Deeper Look at McAfee's Recent Announcements
On Demand Webcast - Strategic Directions for Network Security
On Demand Webcast - Network Security Platform
On Demand Webcast
Resources
McAfee Network Security Platform (NS-Series)
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McAfee Network Security Platform (M-Series)
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Reports
Solution Briefs
White Papers
Community
Forums
McAfee Communities : All Content - Network Security Platform (NSP, NIPS, NAC, NTBA)
- Connection to High risk External IP Detected
13 hours ago - 3 posts - No botnet detectors available for download after update from NSP 7.5.3.11 to 7.5.5.6
14 hours ago - 2 posts - Network security paltform (ips activation )
1 day ago - 3 posts - After installing a sensor - will not initialize
1 day ago - NIPS in HA-Cluster using external fail-open kit
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Blogs
- How not to get hacked: Stop email-borne threats!
David Bull - May 15, 2013
Cyber-attacks making headlines these days have resulted in embarrassing tweets, website defacement, and even theft of intellectual property. What’s the common thread in many of these events? Often, the inbox of an innocent employee. Whether it’s a low-tech phishing attack or embedded links leading to advanced malware, email still remains the most vulnerable and direct Read more... - NCCDC 2013 – Red Team Recap
Jim Walter - May 07, 2013
This past April (4/19 to 4/21) I had the great pleasure and experience of joining the Red Team at 9th NCCDC competition. It was actually my 2nd year on the Red Team and 4th year to attend in total (I judged in 2010 and 2011). McAfee is actually a perpetual Read more... - Intel, McAfee Investing in Network Security; Strength through Acquisition
Pat Calhoun - May 05, 2013
Some days you just feel lucky. This is one of those days. Since I’ve been with McAfee, I’ve had the privilege of being part of some of the most innovative and exciting milestones in online security – and today’s news is icing on the cake. I am excited and honored to share that McAfee has Read more... - Top Five Requirements for Tomorrow’s Email Security – Webinar featuring Forrester Research
David Bull - April 22, 2013
When is the last time you evaluated your email security solution? In the past, spam was the most pressing concern – but now the requirements have changed. Email has evolved into a more vulnerable communication channel than anyone ever imagined. The era of simple spam protection is over – we’ve got that covered. Now, advanced malware and Read more... - Beat Malware Through Integration
Rick Simon - April 22, 2013
At RSA Conference in late February, McAfee announced the acquisition of sophisticated sandboxing technology and 38 product enhancements that together extend McAfee’s lead in protection against malware. During our pre-RSA press and analyst event, McAfee senior vice president Pat Calhoun also discussed at length an idea we call “comprehensive malware protection,” which includes five foundational Read more...