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L7 Networks
Safeguarding Enterprise’s Bandwidth and Valued Assets

Chloe Chiu, Global Marketing Director, L7 NetworksChloe Chiu, Global Marketing Director

"As human beings, we all possess inherent vulnerabilities. In order to safeguard ourselves and our enterprises, it is imperative to comprehend the interactions between individuals, data, and technology." - Adapted from Kevin Mitnick, “The World’s Most Famous Hacker.” In light of this, L7 Networks specializes in the development and production of comprehensive bandwidth control solutions, in addition to SSL content decryption and recording services.

L7 Networks, a distinguished provider of sophisticated network security solutions, provides an extensive range of products and services tailored to safeguard enterprises in the contemporary digital environment. Their comprehensive assortment of solutions encompasses Cloud Generation Firewall, which flawlessly integrates numerous security technologies to defend against threats and administer traffic. Additionally, L7 Networks delivers state-of-the-art Layer-7 application control and optimization, Layer-8 content filtering and recording, Layer-9 data loss prevention, and Layer-10 SSL content filtering and recording.

By merging these pioneering technologies, L7 Networks enables organizations to fortify their networks, adhere to compliance requirements, and enhance their resources, thereby ensuring the utmost levels of performance and security.

L7 Networks was established by proficient IT specialists from three investment corporations, encompassing D-Link, ZyXEL, and Advantech, who dedicated numerous years to data communication and telecommunication within layer-2 to layer-4.

"Our primary objective is to scrutinize the activities conducted on cloud services such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Facebook by employees who utilize these platforms, encompassing the content they upload, download, or input," states Huan-Yun Wei, the Chief Executive Officer of L7 Networks.

The procedure can be meticulously documented to ascertain the employee accountable for particular actions, such as uploading content or composing text online. This distinctive methodology in digital forensics enables L7 Networks to deliver an exhaustive analysis of digital activity while concurrently guaranteeing that potential threats or breaches are detected and resolved. Contrary to recording software that necessitates installation on a computer, this solution merely requires implementation at the gateway, yet maintains the capacity to monitor activities within the cloud.

Presently, a multitude of cloud services and hacker command and control (C&C) systems employ encrypted HTTPS connections, thereby posing challenges to conventional security solutions that depend on content filtering.

Decrypting HTTPS encryption tunnels represents the most formidable obstacle for cloud forensics. Although various vendors have endeavored to propose solutions in the past, L7 Networks has ascended as the preeminent provider.

Furthermore, L7 Networks aids clients in averting the exposure of sensitive information due to employee theft.

The content is scrutinized to pinpoint keywords that contravene company regulations or legal mandates, such as personal data. Safeguarding this information is of paramount importance, as numerous companies possess multiple memberships and unauthorized disclosure of personal information to external entities is impermissible. L7 Networks is entrusted with the responsibility of preserving such data and ensuring it is not divulged to unauthorized parties.

A case study involving Taiwan's semiconductor industry serves to exemplify L7 Network's capabilities through the successful implementation of a comprehensive security system. This system requires a rigorous security audit to ensure that outdated software is blocked, prompting users to upgrade their systems when accessing the internet with obsolete browsers or operating systems, such as Windows XP and Windows 7. Furthermore, it tackles the industry's vulnerability to viruses, even in the presence of antivirus software.


Our primary objective is to scrutinize the activities conducted on cloud services such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Facebook by employees who utilize these platforms, encompassing the content they upload, download, or input

To overcome this challenge, L7 Networks utilized a blacklist synchronization approach to block botnets, aligning with numerous world-class blacklists for optimal global threat coverage.

This strategy is particularly vital for the semiconductor industry, where a virus attack could result in revenue loss due to machine downtime. By implementing these measures, clients can maintain consistent revenue generation and uphold its position as a major player in the global market.

The industry has established a multi-faceted security system that includes preventive measures to counter the spread of viruses through free video sources. The security system is engineered to detect and stop the proliferation of such videos. L7 Networks also focuses on internet traffic management and has introduced a monitoring and control screen for internet traffic. The system can identify the applications in use and the bandwidth of each connection, allowing for effective traffic management. In addition, it logs all data and confidential activities for future auditing purposes. This security system has brought significant benefits to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, enabling it to operate with increased efficiency and security.

With such competencies, L7 Networks solidifies its position as a leader in offering innovative and scalable network security solutions.

Company
L7 Networks

Headquarters
Taiwan

Management
Chloe Chiu, Global Marketing Director and Huan-Yun Wei, CEO

Description
L7 Networks, Inc. was founded in 2002 by a group of talented IT experts and three investing corporations, including D-Link, ZyXEL, and Advantech, who focus on the fields of layer-7 content network security.

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