Layer 7 Technologies Introduces the SecureSpan XML Policy Integration Point for Cross Domain Solutions

Business Wire, Sept 17, 2007

New suite enables net-centric information exchange across security and classification boundaries for defense and intelligence community

WASHINGTON -- Layer 7 Technologies, a leading provider of XML security and networking solutions for Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web 2.0, today announced the general availability of its SecureSpan XML Policy Integration Point (PIP) for Cross Domain Solutions.

The XML Policy Integration Point for Cross Domain Solutions is a turn-key solution that solves integration challenges associated with deploying SOA, Web Services, and Web 2.0 capabilities across classification boundaries. The technology enables government programs to non-invasively integrate XML and Web service applications with existing cross domain solution technologies.

The Layer 7 XML PIP for Cross Domain Solutions uses policy to allow for the integration of one or more cross domain solutions or guards. The XML PIP for Cross Domain Solutions may be installed on the actual guard platform, in the same physical room as the cross domain solution, or it can be deployed to a tactical environment. In all these cases the purpose of the technology is to provide rapid and flexible integration with one or more cross domain solutions based on an administrator-defined set of situational factors and/or message payloads. These include parameters such as bandwidth, service level agreement, location, structured data, office suite files, or encoded images, etc.

"Federal agencies require effective and efficient mechanisms for exchanging information and intelligence data across classification domains. Using net-centric tools helps to maximize resources, streamline operations, and improve data flow from a variety of sources," said Jim Rice, Director of Federal Sales, Layer 7 Technologies. "To effectively secure the exchange of information across these classification boundaries and support the net-centric operations, agencies must use cross domain solutions that coordinate security and integration policies between interacting domains."

"Cross classification domain information sharing is one of the toughest challenges that the government faces today. Traditionally known for focusing on delivering solutions for Public Sector SOA, Web services, and Web 2.0 deployments, I believe that Layer 7 can provide substantial value in offering more robust capabilities around existing CDS technology investments," said Adam Vincent, Technical Director, Layer 7 Technologies. "With WS-policy based configuration and the ability to be installed on a trusted operating system, this technology presents a compelling solution for simplifying net-centric integrations across classification boundaries."

Layer 7 Technologies accommodates integration with cross domain solutions through use of its cross domain solution and guard agnostic plug-and-play architecture. The Layer 7 XML PIP for Cross Domain Solutions is initially capable of supporting the following popular XML aware cross domain products: Radiant Mercury (RM), Data Sync Guard (DSG), Information Support Server Environment (ISSE), and offerings from Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS).

The SecureSpan Policy Integration Point is available immediately in various form factors. The entry level hardware solution will initially be priced at $50K and will include a pair of 1U rack-mountable hardware appliances. Additional options are available for acceleration of XML and cryptographic operations and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance. Supported platforms include Linux and Solaris. A VMware-based SecureSpan Virtual Appliance is also available. Contact Layer 7 Federal Sales at govt@layer7tech.com for additional information or at 1.800.681.9377.

About Layer 7 Technologies

Layer 7 Technologies is a leading provider of XML security and networking infrastructure for next generation service oriented and Web oriented integrations. The SecureSpan family of XML appliances and gateway software address the security, complexity, performance and networking issues associated with deploying and maintaining production Web services. To learn more please visit www.layer7tech.com.

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