Taronga Zoo fights against hackers
Taronga Zoo fights against hackers
Taronga Zoo is in the process of incorporating a robust security system which it believes can protect it completely against the threat of viruses and spammers which plague modern day companies.
WatchGuard Technologies is implementing Firebox X700 for PCs at fixed locations, and Firebox SOHO 6 for laptops used at remote locations, to guard more securely against hackers that make regular attacks.
The key difference between these system and other security solutions is that they carry out deep packet inspections instead of state wall inspections.
Sven Radavics, sales director for WatchGuard Technologies for Australia and New Zealand explained the difference between traditional firewall devices and the ones provided by his company. "Our devices look a lot deeper inside the http data stream so that it can identify viruses much more quicker. I would compare normal security devices to somebody driving up to an embassy, providing ID and having that ID matched with the number plate of the car. It provides very simple, basic checks.
"But our system does all that, but also looks under the boot of the car, inside the bonnet, inside the car and carries out a much more thorough inspection. So this gives us much more chance of identifying unwanted files. We can block up to 80 percent of all viruses."
John Inkson, systems administrator of information technology and planning at Taronga Zoo explained why they chose this solution. "Security is obviously a huge concern for us. A virus has never affected our network, but we wanted to be proactive and reduce the chance of being compromised in the future by vulnerabilities in applications and operating systems, especially since we are now implementing remote access.
"We think the Firebox X, with its integrated and intelligent layered security architecture, provides the best protection available for an organisation of our size. Plus, the ability to expand the box itself will protect our investment into the future."
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