Firewall & VPN-Appliance genuscreen Virtual
genuscreen Virtual: Virtualized Security Appliance for Modern IT Architectures
genuscreen Virtual offers the functions of the hardware-based Firewall & VPN Appliance genuscreen in a virtualized variant: it ensures security independently of dedicated hardware and provides the flexibility and scalability required for deployment in the cloud, modern data centers, and hybrid architectures.
genuscreen Virtual can be deployed as a high-security VPN gateway for site-to-site connectivity, remote access, or cloud integration. Serving as a packet filter with fine-grained rule sets and state-aware inspection, or as a segmentation firewall, the solution provides reliable network protection. In "genuscreen Virtual with Confidential Computing" mode, it also supports deployment within confidential computing environments.
The VPN component including quantum-resistant key exchange for IPsec/IKEv2 as well as the firewall component are approved for classification levels German VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED, and RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED.
Top Highlights
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Firewall and VPN software for the highest security requirements
- The VPN component including quantum-resistant key exchange for IPsec/IKEv2 as well as the firewall component are approved for classification levels German VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED, and RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED
- Post-quantum VPN protects against quantum computer attacks
Highly Secure VPN Solution and Firewall
Highly Secure VPN and Firewall Functions in a Flexible, Virtualized Solution
To prevent attacks, organizations must close security gaps in data traffic over the Internet and at critical transition points. With genuscreen Virtual, you get two approved IT security components in one solution:
As a high-performance firewall, genuscreen Virtual can be used to segment virtual networks, secure cloud workloads, or protect data traffic within virtualized data centers.
As a VPN appliance, it enables, for example, encrypted communication between data centers or highly secure connectivity for external partners and remote teams. A SIP module for securing IP-based communication is available as an option.
Confidential Computing – The Next Level of Cloud Security
genuscreen Virtual for High-Security Data Processing in the Cloud
Traditional cloud security solutions protect data only at rest and in transit. In contrast, confidential computing ensures data security even during processing – for maximum security and compliance. This effectively protects workloads even from the infrastructure operator.
The contribution of genuscreen Virtual in confidential computing mode:
- Trust in the cloud: genuscreen Virtual serves as the trust-building component for your cloud-based VPN and firewall scenarios – specifically designed for government agencies, operators of critical infrastructure, and enterprises with the highest data processing security requirements.
- No compromises: Thanks to strong, future-proof data encryption in the cloud, genuscreen Virtual reliably protects against external and internal risks – such as those arising from security vulnerabilities in the cloud provider's infrastructure.
- Compliance with regulations: The genuscreen Virtual Attestation Client acts as the counterpart to the Attestation Server, which ensures compliant operation by verifying system integrity.
Space-saving and efficient use
Efficiency, High Availability, and Central Management
For efficient and space-saving use of existing computer resources for processing classified information, the Firewall & VPN Appliance genuscreen Virtual can be deployed on supported hypervisor platforms.
The ability to run multiple instances ensures high availability – with minimal rack space usage – and load balancing, which is advantageous for scenarios such as temporary spikes in traffic volume.
Integration into genua's central management enables easy implementation of uniform security policies and reduces administrative effort.
Firewall & VPN Appliance genuscreen: Protection for Data Transfers and Networks
For data exchange between multiple locations via the Internet, as well as for establishing security zones within large networks, genuscreen is also available in various hardware variants.
Approval up to the classification level German VS-NfD as well as Common Criteria (CC) EAL 4+ certification demonstrate that the hardware-based firewall and VPN appliance meets the highest security requirements.