Network Management: Cymphonix

Network Composer
Gain complete control of your internet resources with Network Composer -- an easy to use, self-contained, secure web gateway solution.

  • Filter web content
  • Prioritize bandwidth for the websites you want to go fast
  • Control applications for faster performance
  • Monitor user activity
  • Stop internet threats
  • View detailed network information via a complete reporting suite

On average, 50% of any Internet connection is used for browsing. Some of the browsing activity is critical, like research and business application sites and some of it is non-critical, like social networking, gaming and adult content. The other 50% of any Internet connection is used for Internet applications - both critical, like voice over IP and database backups; and non-critical, like peer-to-peer, streaming media and music downloads. Network Composer by Cymphonix is the only solution that addresses both browsing and application activity for small and medium-sized organizations.


Network Composer DC10

Network Composer DC30

Network Composer DC30X

Network Composer DC40X

Cross Layer Intelligence (XLi)
Cross Layer Intelligence (XLi)™ is the patent-pending technology that delivers event correlation and management through deep-packet scanning, payload identification and traffic control. XLi makes usage completely transparent so administrators can save time identifying and stopping threats, abuses and non-critical traffic. Additionally, XLi gives administrators the ability to prioritize user access and application performance. Because XLi scans, identifies and controls all data passing through the Internet gateway, it actually reduces the latency and confusion caused by using multiple single-purpose solutions.

PiNG Dynamic Updates
A network appliance is only as smart as its last update. PiNG™, Perpetual Intelligence at the Network Gateway, refers to the people, systems, partners and processes that Cymphonix utilizes to ensure that our solutions continue to be the smartest gateway device available.

In addition to the daily updates from the Cymphonix Research Team, Network Composer gets constant, ongoing updates from PiNG Alliance partners such as CounterSpy developer Sunbelt Software, recognized by PCWorld and eWeek as the undisputed leader in spyware threat recognition. In addition to real-time updates of content URLs, Virus definitions, and application tags, the Sunbelt alliance alone delivers more than a 1,000 NEW spyware threat signatures weekly to Cymphonix customers through its PiNG Dynamic Updates. That's more new intelligence in two weeks than some so-called "Spyware Firewall" competitors have in their entire, relatively static, database.

Anti-Spyware
With unparalleled XLi scanning and industry-leading anti-spyware alliance partners, Network Composer delivers the most powerful anti-spyware available in a network appliance. This incredible solution saves Administrators time in identifying and stopping spyware infections. After cleaning infected users, Network Administrators enjoy the benefits of blocking spyware proactively rather than managing spyware on a client-by-client basis. Network Composer is the only solution that utilizes event correlation to show how spyware impacts your network as a whole.

Content Filtering
With XLi's superior scanning, Network Composer delivers the most powerful content filtering available in a network appliance. This incredible solution improves your organization's productivity while mitigating risk and liability. Network Composer is the only solution that utilizes event correlation to show how Internet browsing impacts your network as a whole - giving you better insight for planning and managing your network.

Application Shaping
With unparalleled XLi control, Cymphonix's solutions deliver the most powerful application shaping available in a network appliance. This incredible solution improves the performance of your organization's mission-critical WAN traffic. Cymphonix is also the only provider that utilizes event correlation to show how application performance is impacted by your network as a whole - giving you better insight for planning and managing your network. XLi scans all the way into the packet payload, uses that data to identify individual applications, and then gives you the control to prioritize applications based on your organization's needs.

  • Prioritize, shape, limit or block all your Internet and WAN traffic for peak network efficiency
  • Assign mission-critical applications the highest priority and availability
  • Automated prioritization (QoS) keeps your IP Telephony traffic clear and reliable
  • Manage greedy and abusive users, and limit or eliminate rogue applications

Anti-Virus
Network Composer delivers powerful anti-virus capabilities to your network. This incredible solution saves Administrators time in identifying and stopping virus infections. After cleaning infected users, Network Administrators enjoy the benefits of blocking viruses proactively rather than managing them on a client-by-client basis. Network Composer is the only solution that utilizes event correlation to show how infected users impact your network as a whole.

Anonymous Proxy Guard
Anonymous Proxy Guard™, featured in Network Composer Version 7, blocks anonymous proxy access to the Internet and prevents the use of anonymous proxy sites. Anonymous proxy sites are often utilized to bypass content filters and network monitoring tools. This bypassing can be problematic for organizations - inviting unwanted traffic and content onto an organization's network. Anonymous Proxy Guard provides administrators with the ability to filter and control web activity according to organizational policies.

Peer 2 Peer (P2P) Control
Through unparalleled XLi scanning, Network Composer delivers the most powerful P2P control available in a network appliance. This incredible solution saves Administrators time in identifying and controlling users that are taxing network resources and exposing companies to costly litigation by using P2P applications. Network Composer is also the only solution that utilizes event correlation to show how P2P file sharing impacts your network as a whole.

On a global scale, illegal file sharing costs companies billions of dollars in productivity and bandwidth each year. For your organization alone P2P means increased bandwidth costs, the slowing of mission-critical applications, and even exposure to legal liability if employees are illegally sharing and downloading copyrighted files. While internet usage policies help, you can ensure illegal file sharing is controlled with Network Composer.

Instant Message Recording
With comprehensive XLi logging and reporting, Network Composer delivers powerful instant message recording capabilities to your network. This incredible solution makes it easy for administrators to monitor instant message activity to mitigate risk and maintain regulatory compliance. Network Composer is also the only solution that utilizes event correlation to show how instant messaging impacts your network as a whole. XLi scans all the way into the packet payload, uses that data to identify individual instant messaging applications, and then logs activity within those applications. Network Composer also gives you the ability to completely turn off instant messaging or lower its priority so that mission critical traffic can get through first.

Real-Time and Historical Network Analytics
Network Composer delivers unprecedented Network Analytics to your organization. This incredible solution makes it easy for administrators, executives and others to understand how isolated events impact network performance as a whole. Network Composer's Network Analytics allows you to quickly identify and solve problems created when users, applications and threats fight for network resources.

Learn more about Network Composer -- view a 5-minute online demo, schedule a webinar or request a 30-day, no-cost, onsite evaluation unit!

Additional Information

Network Composer Product Overview ( 2.4 MB )
Network Composer DC10 Data Sheet ( 112 KB )
Network Composer DC30 Data Sheet ( 103 KB )
Network Composer DC30X Data Sheet ( 136 KB )
Network Composer DC40X Data Sheet ( 135 KB )
Network Composer - Demonstration ( viewFlash

 

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