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32 Chapter1·NokiaSecuritySolutionsOverview Summary The IPSO operating system, a fork of the FreeBSD operating system, is the core of the Nokia IP security platform. It was designed to be a secure and lean operating system so it could operate efficiently on smaller hardware. IPSO contains two powerful command-line editing utilities that can be used to configure all settings for your IPSO-based security platform called ipsctl and CLISH. The Nokia Network Voyager Web-based interface lets you configure your Nokia IP security platform using your Web browser.Voyager, as it is commonly referred to, can be used to configure your Nokia IP security platform from the installation and throughout the life of your deployment. Depending on the size of your network, a Nokia IP security appliance exists that will help protect your network. The IP40, IP45, and IP60 platforms are suited for ROBO deployments. The IP130, IP260, IP265, IP290, and IP390 platforms are suited for growing companies and satellite offices that want high-performance IP routing combined with the Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 enterprise security suite. The IP560, IP690, IP1220, IP1260, IP2255, and IP2450 platforms are suited for medium enterprise to large heavily trafficked network nodes, such as core datacenter connection points. Nokia has expanded its security solution offerings over the years to include purpose-built firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and management solutions. Nokia integrated firewalls include a specialized Nokia IPSO release, called IPSO-VN, which has its own firewall/VPN software solution. The Nokia IP VPN platform is a high-performance VPN gateway built for medium-sized enterprises that require secure connectivity between employees, customers, and partners. The platforms support site-to-site VPN tunnels and remote-access VPN connectivity. The Nokia Intrusion Prevention solution combines Nokia IP security platforms with Sourcefire Intrusion Sensor, Sourcefire RNA Sensor, and Sourcefire Defense Center software to offer a trusted intrusion detection and prevention solution for your environment. NHM was designed to act as a secure software image inventory and platform management solution to manage your Nokia IP security platforms. Using NHM, you can perform instal- lations, upgrades, downgrades, application installations, and distribute licenses to multiple IP security platforms simultaneously. Solutions Fast Track Introducing Nokia IPSO Nokia IPSO is a secure and lean operating system designed to operate as efficiently as possible. IPSO contains two powerful command-line editing utilities--ipsctl and CLISH-- that can be used to configure all settings for your IPSO-based security platform.