Virtual Iron Software (www.virtualiron.com), a provider of server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management software solutions, and Reflex Security, Inc. (www.reflexsecurity.com), an innovator in network intrusion prevention, today announced a partnership to deliver Reflex Security’s Reflex Virtual Security Appliance (VSA) specifically designed for Virtual Iron’s virtual infrastructure environment. As a result, Virtual Iron users will be able to take advantage of the most comprehensive security possible for their virtual environment.
According to industry analyst IDC, 75% of all companies with 500 or more employees are currently deploying virtualization. Virtualized server configurations create incremental security challenges not easily addressed by conventional IT security products. Operating as a virtualized appliance inside the virtualized environment, Reflex VSA transcends the limitations of traditional network security approaches to effectively detect and mitigate threats between virtual hosts and networks.
Virtual Iron is an enterprise-class server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management platform that delivers advanced capabilities for all primary virtualization use cases including server consolidation, development/test/staging environments, rapid provisioning, virtual appliances, business continuity, dynamic capacity management and policy-based automation.
Reflex VSA is an industry-first virtual intrusion prevention solution for virtualized network environments. Tailored to enterprises using Virtual Iron for server and network consolidation, Reflex VSA adds a layer of protection inside the virtualized network, detecting and preventing threats such as DoS attacks, virus and worm propagation, and access violations.
“Virtual networks are very attractive to our enterprise customers as they reduce server proliferation, increase utilization, and simplify IT infrastructure,” said Bob Darabant, EVP of Sales and Marketing of Reflex Security. “As customers expand their consolidation efforts to more mission-critical applications, they require a security solution specifically designed to detect and prevent attacks within virtualized servers. Reflex VSA assures that enterprises have comprehensive IPS protection, while enjoying, the reliability and cost-savings of enterprise-class virtual infrastructure.”
“Traditional security solutions often require additional hardware and the installation of complex applications,” said Mike Grandinetti, Chief Marketing Officer at Virtual Iron. “Our customers are deploying Virtual Iron to simplify their data centers and reduce hardware and operational expenses. Reflex VSA delivers a comprehensive virtual security solution that is simple, flexible and affordable for our customers.”
General availability of the joint Virtual Iron/Reflex Security virtual appliance is planned for Q2, 2007. It will be available for free via download on Virtual Iron’s Virtual Appliance Exchange and at Reflex Security’s website.