Internet Initiative : IIJ Strengthens Security Functions for IIJ GIO Virtual Desktop Service

New Zero-day protection option, Terminal Authentication Option, and Anti-virus Option

October 03, 2012

The Zero-day protection option uses FFR yarai application developed by Fourteen Forty Research Institute.

"FFR yarai" is a software designed to prevent targeted attacks. The software has a proprietary mechanism for analyzing program behaviors and removing them. The software detects and protects against attacks that do not yet have an established pattern but seek to exploit vulnerabilities (like Zero-Day), or Web based infectious malware. When used in conjunction with DMZ segment of a PC environment using a virtual desktop, it provides an even stronger defense against targeted attacks.

The Terminal Authentication Option uses the QuiX Terminal Authentication application developed by Base Technology, Inc. This application uses an authentication key distributed to each terminal with an authentication mechanism residing on the server to easily and inexpensively establish terminal authentication. Remote access is refused to any terminals not previously registered, which restricts access of a person's private computer or smart device to the corporate network, thus lowering the risk of unauthorized access and data leaks.

The Anti-virus Option uses Virus Buster Corporate Edition developed by Trend Micro Incorporated. This service provides antivirus functions that are optimized for virtual desktop environment by preventing system overloading created by conducting virus scans simultaneously on multiple computers.

IIJ will continue to provide services that will promote corporate internal systems to go cloud with security and value-added features.

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration, Cloud computing/data center services, security services, Internet access, and content distribution. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

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