VSAT security, virus blocking and traffic control in satellite networking

The product described below is proving valuable in VSAT networks, both in preventing spam and viruses and also in helping reduce traffic costs by eliminating spurious traffic from the expensive satellite link.

The security box is called Guardianbox and was first launched in 2004 to offer secure broadband connectivity for home users and small businesses.  It also serves well to provide security for internet cafés (cybercafés).   The UK reseller network now includes several VSAT service providers including Ethnet, Brownstone It and Bentley Walker.

Hardened Firewall

-more secure than software firewalls on PCs also improves performance. Allows Windows, Mac and Linux networks to share network connections more effectively. Operates with ADSL and cable broadband services as well as satellite VSAT systems.

Router

-Controls data flow over the internet connection, supporting faster access and improved bandwidth through its web cache.

Web cache

-allows regularly viewed internet to be stored locally, removing the need for repeated downloading.

DHCP Server

 – Effectively allows devices to be connected to the internet on customer’s networks without needing data such as the IP address configuration.

Pop3 Spam filter

 – All incoming emails are scanned, those appearing to be Spam are flagged accordingly and pornographic content removed. Individual email addresses and domains selected by the user can be given preferential treatment (using a ‘white’ list) through the filter.

Pop3 double anti-virus filter

- two separate virus scanners operate on all incoming emails. Infected files are automatically deleted before they get to the user’s network and the user informed. Each GuardianBox checks for new updates every 16 minutes and downloads them accordingly.
 

Support and Management portal

– A dedicated, secure portal that gives VSAT owners and VSAT satellite internet cafe operators complete visibility and control over their broadband connection. From web usage statistics to control over management functions

Content filter

– blocks access to specific sites, restricts access for some computers, blocks specific file downloads (such as peer to peer), blocks pornography.

Advert Deletion Filter

– eliminates pop-up banner ads and any associated data transmission from similar intrusive internet content.

SMTP relay

– provides better email management, guarantees outbound emails are sent in the event of any intermittent problems with broadband connections.

Upload traffic shaping

– Allows users to optimise internet traffic, this feature creates a better environment to use VoIP or where large downloads of information can disrupt internet access.

Spyware locator

– Rapidly identifies machines infected with Spyware for easier removal.

Peer to Peer Blocker

– Allows network managers to stop illegal file downloads and transfers at work.