SAFIRE- ENTERPRISE FIREWALL PERFORMANCE TESTER

Safire makes it easy to accurately measure the performance of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). Using realistic network traffic, Safire pinpoints performance bottlenecks in simple-to-understand graphs, clearly revealing how features like antivirus, appcontrol, IPS and SSL decryption impact throughput.

• NGFWs are used to improve network security when segmenting corporate LANs. However, their advanced security functions can severely reduce network performance – often by up to 90%!
• Up until now, the only way to pinpoint which NGFW features caused these bottlenecks was to invest in complex test equipment and consultants that often cost more than the NGFW itself.
• Safire is a simple and cost-effective solution to this problem.
• Connect the small test unit to your NGFW, login via browser, define a traffic profile that matches your specific network, and select which features on the NGFW you want to measure. Initiate the test and within minutes Safire will compile a comprehensive PDF report detailing how each feature impacts performance with easy-to-understand graphs that clearly pinpoint the NGFW’s breaking point and a wealth of other data.
• One reason why Safire is so effective is it includes a pre-defined library of application traffic and protocols to ensure highly realistic traffic mixes. Another key advantage is Safire’s easy-to-use web UI which quickly generates simple-to-understand graphical reports.
• Safire is ideal for evaluating different NGFWs prior to purchase, and makes it easy to regularly test NGFW performance once deployed. This can be done, for example, in connection with NGFW firmware updates, or prior to going live with major infrastructure changes, such as link speed upgrades, network expansion, topology changes, or rolling out of new enterprise applications.