Marvell announces support for Microsoft Network Access Protection Technology

Marvell announced support for Microsoft Network Access Protection technology. By combining robust network security with Microsoft’s Network Access Protection, Marvell Total Solution (MTS) multilayer switching products now provide security professionals with a comprehensive framework to implement various levels of security within their enterprise networks.

“With the incorporation of Network Access Protection into our switching products, we can provide an additional layer of policy enforcement that is already built into the Windows Vista and Windows Server operating systems,” stated Simon Milner, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell. “We believe that current and future MTS customers will benefit greatly from the added flexibility and security that Network Access Protection provides.”

“Marvell shows a clear commitment to providing robust security solutions for enterprise customers in their MTS product line. Their efforts in switching solutions make them a valued partner in helping Microsoft deliver on the promise of making Network Access Protection a flexible and interoperable solution for customers,” according to Mike Schutz, group product manager of the security and access products group for Microsoft.