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Network IPS Group Test 2009

Get the real truth about the security, performance, total cost of ownership (TCO), and manageability of 15 leading network IPS.

Read this report and learn:

  • Why network IPS are not commodities
  • Which vendors block the most attacks
  • Which vendors over-promise on performance
  • Which vendors have the lowest TCO
  • Which products can be easily circumvented
  • Why you should tune your IPS

All testing was conducted independently and was not paid for by any vendor.

 

Vendors tested include:Q4 2009 IPS TEst - Real vs Claimed Performance

  • Cisco  
  • IBM  
  • Juniper Networks  
  • McAfee
  • Sourcefire
  • Stonesoft
  • TippingPoint

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Topics:

Product Type: Network/Data Center - IPS

Report Type: Group Test

Report Length: N/A

Vendors Tested: Cisco, IBM, Juniper, McAfee, Stonesoft, Sourcefire, TippingPoint

Products Tested: 4260, GX4004, GX6116, IDP-250, IDP-600c, IDP-800, M-1250, M-8000, 3D 4500, IPS-1030, IPS-1060, IPS-6105, TP-10, 660N, 2500N

November 16, 2009