Akonix Enforcer is a perimeter security
software solution that detects and blocks the unauthorized use of
high-risk and evasive Public Instant Messaging (IM) and Peer-to-Peer
File Sharing (P2P) applications on enterprise networks.
Extensive employee adoption of public IM and
popular P2P .le-sharing applications has introduced a host of
security, control, legal liability and compliance issues into the
enterprise. Akonix Enforcer is an enterprise software solution
designed to detect, report, and selectively block unsanctioned IM and
P2P network traf.c.
Enforcer combines deep packet inspection with
comprehensive protocol signature recognition to provide accurate
detection and blocking of the major P2P and public IM applications.
Unlike in-line devices such as .rewalls, Akonix Enforcer utilizes an
asynchronous, "pass-by" architecture that will not degrade
network performance or act as a single point of failure.
Enforcer provides .exible policy settings to
allow IT managers to de.ne how individual protocols are handled (such
as actively blocked or passively monitored and reported on) and can
include an exception list for speci.c IP addresses or a range of
addresses. Enforcer access policies can also be prioritized to
optimize the processing of various protocols and IP addresses.
Enforcer also delivers detailed reporting to
identify IM and P2P usage patterns throughout the network. Enforcer
maps each IP address to the corresponding network user to let IT
administrators know who is trying to access the unsanctioned
application and to provide actionable and readable reports. Reports
can be organized by protocol, user name or by IP address.
