A Comprehensive SAN Security Solution

A Comprehensive SAN Security Solution

As a greater number of organizations implement larger Storage Area Networks (SANs), they are facing new challenges in regard to data and system security. Especially as organizations interconnect SANs over longer distances through existing networks, they have an even greater need to effectively manage their security and policy requirements.

To help these organizations improve security, Brocade has developed Secure Fabric OS™, a comprehensive security solution for Brocade-based SAN fabrics that provides policy-based security protection for more predictable change management, assured configuration integrity, and reduced risk of downtime. Secure Fabric OS protects the network by using the strongest, enterprise-class security methods available, including digital certificates and digital signatures, multiple levels of password protection, strong password encryption, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based authentication, and 128-bit encryption of the switch's private key used for digital signatures.

With its flexible design, Secure Fabric OS enables organizations to customize SAN security in order to meet specific policy requirements. In addition, Secure Fabric OS works in conjunction with Brocade Advanced Zoning to further secure access to the SAN, simplify storage management, and reduce provisioning time.

Highlights

• Distinctive, robust protection against unauthorized access, loss or corruption of data
• Centralized, policy-based security management providing simplified and consistent management
• Encryption of management data
• Strong authentication
• Complementary function for Brocade advanced zoning capabilities
  

SAN Standards Compliance - Software

Brocade products conform to SAN standards in a manner consistent with accepted engineering practices and procedures