Application-layer firewalls attempt to fill the security gaps left open by SPI firewalls. Unfortunately, these single-function only appliances must sit behind your SPI firewall and normally only protect you from one particular threat each - forcing you to add multiple appliances for protection.

Next-Generation Firewall Intelligence Redefines How a Firewall Can Protect Your Institution The Network Composer product family utilizes next-generation firewall intelligence to protect you at the port level and beyond. Cymphonix's patent-pending Cross-Layer Intelligence (XLi) scans data across 6 of the 7 layers of networking communications (OSI Model) while traditional network firewalls only scan layers 3 and 4 and application-layer firewalls only scan layer 7. Because of XLi the Network Composer product family provides deeper scanning into network data, the most comprehensive identification databases, the highest level of control available.

Cymphonix's Network Composer product family delivers Unified Threat Management and Unified Performance Control into one reliable solution.

Network Composer NC75 utilizes next-generation firewall intelligence to protect you at the port level and beyond. Cymphonix's patent-pending Cross-Layer Intelligence (XLi) technology, allows you to scan, identify and control your WAN traffic. This unique technology creates Secure, Intelligent Data Flow - blocking potentially damaging traffic, while giving priority to the mission-critical applications your institution relies on. The NC75 is specifically designed to provide Unified Threat Management and Unified Performance Control for smaller institutions and branch offices.

Network Composer NC200 utilizes next-generation firewall intelligence to protect you at the port level and beyond. Cymphonix's patent-pending Cross-Layer Intelligence (XLi) technology, allows you to scan, identify and control your WAN traffic. This unique technology creates Secure, Intelligent Data Flow - blocking potentially damaging traffic, while giving priority to the mission-critical applications your institution relies on. The NC200 is specifically designed to provide Unified Threat Management and Unified Performance Control for small and mid-size institutions.

Network Composer NC500 utilizes next-generation firewall intelligence to protect you at the port level and beyond. Cymphonix's patent-pending Cross-Layer Intelligence (XLi) technology, allows you to scan, identify and control your WAN traffic. This unique technology creates Secure, Intelligent Data Flow - blocking potentially damaging traffic, while giving priority to the mission-critical applications your institution relies on. The NC500 is specifically designed to provide Unified Threat Management and Unified Performance Control for mid-size and large institutions.

• Security
• Spyware Control
• Anti-Virus
• Content Filtering
• SPI Firewall
• P2P Control
• Instant Messaging Logging
• Performance
• Application Shaping
• Bandwidth Optimization
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Real-Time & Historical Reporting
• Automated Alerts and Report Delivery

Benefits to Network Administrators & IT Departments

• Less Hassle - Normally you would need four or five applications to handle what Network Composer does all by itself. The bottom line is it translates into less work and hassle for you. Network Composer does Real Time Network Monitoring, Web Filtering, Spyware Protection, P2P Control, Instant Message Recording and Bandwidth Optimization all in one easy to install and maintain appliance.
• Budget Friendly - Network Composer is a pay-one-price affordable solution. Other web filtering options charge on a recurring subscript ion that ends up costing you several times the cost of Network Composer. Your company's executives will be thrilled at how you killed several birds with one affordable stone.
• Real Time Reporting - In addition to archiving historical data, Network Composer?s real-time reporting allows you to see what is happening on your network right now!
• Spyware Protection - Network Composer scans your entire network for spyware. Instantaneously identify infected systems while blocking new spyware threats.
• Web Filtering - Monitor the web surfing of individual users and/or block websites altogether.
• P2P Control - P2P file sharing is not only the single biggest bandwidth hog on your network, it puts your company in the legal line of fire! Network Composer can help you put a stop to it immediately.
• Record Instant Messages - Sarbanes Oxley compliance requires you to log and record all IM traffic on your network. Network Composer does it quickly and easily.
• Optimize Bandwidth - Prioritize, shape, limit or block Internet traffic for peak efficiency. Clear out the pipe and give top priority to mission critical traffic. You can easily manage and control greedy and abusive users on the network.

• Helps with Sarbanes -Oxley Compliance - Network Composer logs and archives the content all Instant Messages. In addition it also logs all HTTP and FTP destinations. All this is required for companies that must comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Guarantee mission critical network traffic - your mission critical applications are being slowed, and in some cases fail because your network connection to the internet is jammed with file sharing, web surfing, audio streaming and other wasteful traffic. It's a fact, and it's happening right now. Network Composer puts a stop to it and gives top priority to your critical institutional traffic.
• Get More bandwidth - By blocking bandwidth hogging activities by your employees you get more bandwidth. In some cases a lot more bandwidth, without having to buy more!
• Reduce Liability - Are your employees surfing inappropriate websites that create a hostile work environment? Are they illegally downloading copyrighted music or movies? These issues are quite common and create unnecessary risk for your company. Network Composer will put a stop to it.
• Save Money - If you are short on bandwidth, you have two options. Buy more, or optimize the bandwidth you have. Compare the price of Network Composer to just the annual cost of an additional T-1. Network Composer pays for itself quickly in bandwidth savings alone.
• Increase Employee Productivity - It's not rocket science. Employees who cannot surf frivolously and download music files are not distracted from doing their actual jobs. Network Composer improves employee productivity dramatically.
• Reporting With Actionable Data - Executives get regular automatic reports emailed in PDF format. These reports contain actionable data including, actual bandwidth usage, users who violate company Internet policies and how, etc.

• Document Network Abuses -You are on the front lines of keeping your workplace a pleasant and productive one for all employees. One employee can wreck that with inappropriate Internet use. Network Composer documents and archives all network abuses so that you have the information you need to correct problems promptly.
• Improve & Monitor Productivity - Employees who know that their abuses are being documented automatically will stop abusing and get to work. Improving productivity is one of your primary responsibilities, and Network Composer can help you.
• Captures & Archives Instant Messenger Traffic - IM is a great tool, but like all tools, can be abused. Most of the IM traffic in your institution is probably job related, but some of it isn't. It could be simply costing productivity, or worse improper use could put your firm at risk. Network Composer captures and archives all network IM traffic.
• Reporting with Actionable Data - HR Directors receive regular PDF reports via email with documentation of abuses providing actionable data needed to enforce company policy.