HP Strengthens and Simplifies UNIX Security

HP Strengthens and Simplifies UNIX Security

HP today reinforced its UNIX security offering with additions to the HP-UX 11i operating environment that extend and simplify the protection of data residing on HP Integrity servers. The new features include encryption and hardening capabilities that help address growing data security and compliance challenges facing customers in virtually all industries, including public utilities, banking and healthcare. Fully integrated into the HP-UX 11i v2 operating environment and available at no extra cost, these enhancements allow customers with minimal security expertise to lock down and protect their IT environments.

“HP recognizes the importance of providing customers with rock solid, easily manageable security solutions. Unified protection is critical for companies looking to build a next-generation data center,” said Nick van der Zweep, director of virtualization and software, Business Critical Systems, HP. “Our new automated security features proactively mitigate risks, greatly reducing the costs of compliance.” A part of HP’s Adaptive Infrastructure portfolio, HP-UX 11i now includes a comprehensive set of security features not found in any other UNIX operating system.

“HP Integrity servers running HP-UX 11i help ABB customers keep pace with the constantly changing, data-intensive regulatory issues found in the utilities industry,” said Gordon Woolbert, vice president and head of the Network Management business unit, ABB Inc. “The multiple layers of security in HP-UX increase adherence to stringent compliance requirements, helping to ensure network stability and optimum system performance.”

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