Posted: 30th Oct, 2003 By: MarkJ
Thomson's latest SpeedTouch 610 ADSL router has received 1.0B certification from ICSA Labs, which recognises the routers implementation of new IP security features:
First DSL Business Router Certified; Testing Ensures Reliable VPN Security
The SpeedTouch 610 DSL business router from Thomson (Paris Euronext: 18453) (NYSE: TMS) has received 1.0B certification for implementation of security features from ICSA Labsâ, an independent division of TruSecure Corporation. The IPSec Product Certification program at ICSA Labs tests to ensure that vendor IPSec products are interoperable, and that they provide the security services of confidentiality, data integrity and authentication.
"This is the first dedicated DSL business router to be awarded IPSec certification by ICSA and we are very pleased to achieve this recognition from this prestigious testing facility," said Baudouin de la Tour, Vice President, DSL Business, Thomson. "This validates our claim that the SpeedTouch 610 is a first-in-class product that is interoperable with all major VPN gateways, delivering secure integration of remote workers and off-site locations into the local network."
"The team at ICSA Labs put the SpeedTouch 610 router through rigorous testing against other ICSA Labs certified products over a period of months and it met all of our requirements," stated George Japak, vice president, ICSA Labs. "Based on our tests, we determined that this router will provide the end-user with a reliable and secure solution," he added.
The ICSA testing and certification program is designed to improve computer security products and provide the end-user with confidence that the products they are using are secure. "With this certification our customers can be assured the SpeedTouch 610 is one of the most secure solutions to add onto their network." de la Tour added.