Reflex’s IPS100 is loaded
with features. It gives a
thorough inspection to all
network traffic, and can also be
used to filter certain traffic. The
device operates
inline and
examines for
both external as
well as internal
threats.
Another great feature is its very
clear and organised logging and
reporting. The product has several
real-time screens to show network
and attack traffic in many charts
and graphs. At any time, a report
can be created for any time period.
This unit, consisting of both a
console device and separate
sensors, broke the mold of other
multi-unit devices. It set up very
quickly and easily with no errors
at all. And after setup, it was
ready to go with no additional
configuration needed.
The web interface is intuitive
and easy to navigate, and the
device has the clearest and easily
readable charts, graphs, and logs
that include all network traffic,
attack traffic, and other threats.
The IPS100 passed every test.
We had no success either with our
vulnerability scanning tool or our
penetration tool. It instantly knew
it was under attack and blocked
all malicious traffic. What’s more,
during the attacks, no extra stress
was put on the test network.
Documentation is very clear and
complete. A simple, easy-to-follow
quickstart guide makes the initial
setup and configuration fast and
efficient. We had the IPS100 out of
the box, set up, and running in its
default configuration in 15 minutes.
Support for the product is its
only disappointment, a key area
when IPS products are, by their
nature, complicated and operate
in a complex environment. In
addition, they might be the key
line of defence for the corporate
information infrastructure.
There is no online support
centre, but there is free phone
support, although only during
business hours unless you buy a
premium support contract.
The IPS100 is great value. At
around £5,000 it offers quick and
effective network-wide intrusion
prevention: a good investment for
any size of company or network.
We rate it as our Best Buy in the
large appliance category.