Interop 2014 - What's Hot in Network Security? PCI DSS 3.0, Compliance & National Defence

The last day of the Interop Exhibition has come, so here is an overview of what's been happening so far, in the words of the Titania team greeting you at our stand in Las Vegas: Ian Whiting, Nicola Whiting & Andy Williams. 

Ian Whiting & Andy Williams - setup and ready for Interop

Andy Williams, Head of International Development: "On the first day of Interop we met with a wide variety of IT professionals from business, government and academia, not only from the US but around the world - including Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Visitors are interested to learn that, although we are a small business based in the UK, we are truly international with clients in 60 countries worldwide."

Andy Williams explaining why Titania is expanding so fast globally

Nicola Whiting is Titania's Chief Operations Officer and she was pleased to notice that "information security is a hot issue at the show with several of the leading network security device vendors present - including those whose devices we support such as Cisco, Dell, HP, Watchguard, Barracuda, and F5."

Nicola Whiting is happy to see that information security is a priority for Interop 2014

Finally, Ian Whiting (CEO) has been in Las Vegas for all three days to answer questions and discuss the latest developments of Nipper Studio 2.3: "Titania’s booth is adjacent to that of the US Government’s National Security Agency. Visitors have been impressed by the fact that Titania supplies extensively to the US government’s security and defence community, as well as to many federal civil agencies.

The person who has all the answers on Nipper Studio -  its developer, Ian Whiting...

... And he loves to demo

IT security representatives from a number of major international corporations such as Bridgestone and Visa have stopped by to catch up on what’s new in the latest versions of our security and compliance audit software. Many have commented favourably on the latest features in the latest release of Nipper Studio. PCI DSS 3.0 compliance reporting functionality in both Nipper Studio and Paws Studio is proving of particular interest."

Update: Day 2 at Interop continued to be very busy and productive for Titania with some of the world's leading technology companies including VMware, Fujitsu and Microsoft taking time to visit us at our booth. It was also great to meet with new contacts from among our US government client base, including the US Navy, The show has also been useful in connecting with a number of leading system integrators, resellers and managed service providers interested in exploring partnerships with Titania as we rapidly expand our US market presence. 

It is great to see such positive feedback, from our customers and visitors alike. Thank you for making Interop 2014 a memorable experience. 

And we look forward to seeing more familiar faces at next year's Interop.

Top 20 Exhibitors to Watch at Interop 2014

Source: forumsys.com

Browsing through the 100 announcements from exhibitors at Interop 2014, this year seems to bring a flurry of solutions and products focused on synchronising business processes with IT solutions and innovations brought by virtualisation and the concept of Everything-as-a-Service (EaaS), or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The great thing about it is that these solutions are not only addressing the technical teams, but have now evolved to be  introduced to management boards, with clear advantages to business efficiency. 

Below we draw up a list of a 20 exhibitors worth watching. We know Interop is a busy time and there are lots of interesting things to do, watch and listen to, but if you haven't got a schedule, you can always start here:

1. Titania

Booth No: 962

Twitter: @TitaniaLimited

Showcases its latest versions of Nipper Studio security auditing software for firewalls, switches and routers. Nipper Studio 2.3 now includes compliance reporting for PCI, with improved vulnerability analysis, using the NIST NVD. Watch out for the demo - new features will be revealed.

2. APCON

Booth No: 627

Twitter: @APCON

APCON will release IntellaFlex 3288-XR– a high capacity, non-blocking network monitoring switch. APCON will also demo its IntellaFlex 36-port 10G Time Stamping and Packet Slicing Blade, a Best of Interop - Performance Finalist.

3. Aryaka

Booth No: 1821

Twitter: @AryakaNetworks

Announces Network OnDemand for enterprises that want to consume global private bandwidth as a metered service. Also provides SaaS in terms of WAN Optimization as-a-Service, Network as-a-Service, Application delivery as-a-Service and Cloud Network as-a-Service. 

4. Basic6

Booth No: 610

Twitter: @basic6

Introduces a console for centralised remote management of embedded devices around IoT. Will present a  multi-vendor demo of wireless global control: of SmartBeacons, Arduinos, and Raspberry Pi's.

5. Catavolt

Booth No: 1359

Twitter: @CatavoltInc

Showcases a mobile app platform which protects business data by not storing it on the device.

6. Cloudpath Networks

Booth No: 739

Twitter: @cloudpath_net

Announces XpressConnect Enrollment System 3.0 the first ADE (Automated Device Enablement) platform, plus they offer some pretty cool socks.

7. Cormant

Booth No: 1363

Twitter: @CormantCS

Announces and demo’s the addition to Cormant CS DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management), Workflow, a configurable engine for all infrastructure tasks. Their solution is also used in supporting InteropNet. 

8. Emulex

Booth No: 1158

Twitter: @Emulex

Offers its next gen of high performance Ethernet connectivity solutions to the open source community. It is also offering a free Starbucks coffee.

9. Ethernet Alliance

Booth No: 1958

Twitter: @EthernetAllianc

Multi-vendor demo to illustrate Ethernet’s high interoperability - because this is Interop.

10. iLand

Booth No: 616

Twitter: @ilandcloud

Best of Interop Finalist. Showcases  a disaster recovery as-a-service and it recently expanded in the UK to address demands for enterprise cloud services and disaster recovery.

11. Intersog

Booth No: 1145

Twitter: @Intersog

Ranks 3rd inUK top 10 Android developers. Will present extensive mobile development and UX / UI design expertise, along with other enterprise mobile solutions. 

12. NCP Engineering

Booth No: 754

Twitter: @NCP_engineering

Introduces its latest versions of centrally managed IPsec VPN client suite, including Android, Linux, Mac OS Mavericks clients. Simplifies remote access security management, promises better compliance and connectivity regardless of space, time or device. It also offers a 'Remote Access VPN for Dummies' book.

13. NEC

Booth No: 1839

Twitter: @NEC

UNC (Unified Network Coordinator) together with the latest version of Programmable Flow Networking Suite promise to enable construction and organisation of virtual networks within and across data centres. NEC is also a Gold Sponsor for the SDN workshop, on April 1st, and a Best of Interop Finalist.

14. OpenGear

Booth No: 639

Twitter: @Opengear

OOB (out-of-band) provider for Interop NOC (Network Operation Centre).  Presents IM7200 – a tool for remote management of data centres and critical infrastructures.

15. Path Solutions

Booth No: 1951

Twitter: @goPathSolutions

Another Best of Interop Finalist and Interop NOC provider.  Brings TotalView5 for real-time performance monitoring and optimization for IP networks. 

16. Procera Networks

Booth No: 550

Twitter: @ProceraNetworks

Demo’s NAVL (Network Application Visibility Library) which promises high performance network insights with a minimal consumption of resources.

17. Scale Arc

Booth No: 2058

Twitter: @ScaleArc

Announces ScaleArc for SQL Servers 3.1 – a new version of its database traffic management software. Watch out for the prize draw.

18. Server Technology

Booth No: 842

Twitter: @ServerTechInc

Presents HDOT (High Density Outlet Technology) which monitors power and temperature usage, while watching the alarms closely right down to outlet / device level. Server Technology is also a provider for the InteropNOC.

19. Smart File

Booth No: 2351

Twitter: @SmartFile

Comes with a breakthrough in network file management – FileHub. Adds advanced search, detailed reporting, compliance and easy manangement to existing storage. Also a Best of Interop Finalist.

20. Stratus Always On

Booth No: 1360

Twitter: @StratusAlwaysOn

Introduces it next-gen software solution everRunEnterprise; a downtime prevention software for Windows and Linux applications with built-in disaster recovery. Best of Interop Finalist.

We hope you found this review useful and we'd love to hear your thoughts on Interop Las Vegas 2014, in the comments below.

Titania at Interop 2014 - Coming to America

Source: internetworld.com

… Except unlike Eddie Murphy, we’re not coming to get a bride. We’re coming to show off Nipper Studio and Paws Studio – the network security software, that gained praise all over the world from government agencies and departments like the FBI, Department of Defense, The Treasury, the Department of Energy as well as corporate giants (Cisco, HP, Verizon to name just a few).

Penetration testers in over 60 countries have chosen us and have not been disappointed, why don’t you visit us at booth 962 to find out why? We’ll be there from Tuesday (1st April 2014) to Thursday (3rd April 2014).

Why Interop?

It’s a chance for you to meet the team, find out what we do and trial our cyber security solutions. It is also a chance for us to meet with interesting people, future clients and keep up with the latest trends in the world of networks, security, auditing and compliance. We would also like to take part in thought-provoking discussions and strengthen our relationships across the Atlantic. With 60% of our business taking place in the United States, we are sure to meet some familiar faces for a good catch up over those famous American pancakes.  

Source: interop.com

What do we expect?

As we put the finishing touches to the preparations for the show, there’s a tinge of excitement over what the experience will be like. There’s no doubt this is one of the biggest independent IT conferences of the year.  So many infosec professionals all in one place; it’s bound to be a buzzing atmosphere, filled with BYOD, SDN, IoT all sprinkled with lots of LEDs. If there’s anything that won’t be missing that’s the flashing lights.

The expo floor has seen a lot of changes in the 28 years that it’s been running filled with weird and wonderful things from the flying monkeys, to cars and motorbikes, either as props or as giveaways. Yet, the infosec community still gets excited by the quality of the talks, the disruptive technology and the efficacy of the workshops. Striking the right balance between work and fun makes sense, doesn't it?

But we expect to see plenty of security conscious organisations and government representatives, to filter through the flash and glitz in search for the best cyber solutions. After all, it’s not for nothing that the US is at the forefront of cyber defence, is it? And it explains why Titania has thrived in the American information security market.  

What do we have for you?

Our very own CEO – Ian Whiting, an experienced infosec professional, previously certified by CESG (Communications-Electronics Security Group) - will be there to answer your questions. Plus we have an expert team ready to give you all the information you need and a tool which brings even more features to answer the ever-increasing demands of today’s CIO. Andy Williams, Titania's Head of International Development is experienced in liaising with companies across the ocean having worked for 6 years as an international trade advisor for the US Department of Commerce, at the American Embassy in London. Or in fewer words, he’s our go-to expert for those interested in a serious business relationship.

Aside from reading about our products, we suggest you also stop by for a quick demo and an evaluation license, so that you can take your time and try out our software, after the Interop party.