Bradford Networks Premieres Network Sentry 8.2

Newest Release Enhances Compensating Controls for IoT Network Device Security and Offers Deeper Partner Integration

[DATE] - Boston, MA - Bradford Networks, an innovator in transforming network security through visibility, control and response, released today version 8.2 of its award-winning security automation and orchestration solution, Network Sentry. This newest release of Bradford Networks’ leading network security solution now includes new Internet of Things (IoT) simulation and identification capabilities, that enhances customers' ability to discover, profile and validate all headless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices on their networks, then automatically apply relevant rules. Combined …show more content…
New capabilities include new Qualys vulnerability scanner integrations, so customers can configure and manage scans within Network Sentry directly, as well as deploy rules for host containment as needed. Network Sentry 8.2 also includes new network topology mapping capabilities so customers can more easily customize and map their entire network, ensuring no device slips through the cracks.

“IoT devices are one of the biggest security threats facing the enterprise network,” says Frank Andrus, CTO and founder of Bradford Networks. “Network Sentry 8.2 offers enhanced compensating controls for IoT devices to enable more granular control. In addition, this new release simplifies penetration testing and network mapping, as well as provides deeper partner integration to simplify and strengthen our customers’ security.”

In addition to existing product integrations, the following are also now supported:
• Full Qualys vulnerability scanner integration: request and process scan results entirely within Network