QNAP Introduces Innovative ADRA NDR Software for Use in QGD Series PoE Switches, Strengthening Enterprise Cybersecurity

Press Release:QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking and storage solutions, has introduced the innovative ADRA Network Detection and Response (NDR) software for upgrading QGD series PoE switches (QGD-1600P a QGD-1602P) on a cybersecurity device. The ADRA NDR system was designed with rapid testing and screening at its core and to integrate multiple detection, analysis and response functions. It can detect lateral movements of ransomware in local networks and block suspicious activities to protect enterprises and businesses from leaking sensitive data and mitigate the spread of ransomware in the local network.

“By simply installing QNAP ADRA NDR software, you can turn QGD switches into cybersecurity devices. Unlike traditional cybersecurity solutions, ADRA NDR can proactively identify and automatically block suspicious lateral movements in a local network using rapid scanning and threat traps. All these features and more help protect private and confidential data on NAS devices and servers from malicious attacks,” said Frank Liao, product manager of QNAP.

Attackers particularly target storage devices that are known to store valuable personal and corporate data. As a leading NAS vendor, QNAP has accumulated specialized knowledge in the field of cyber security and created the ADRA NDR system that can be installed on the QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P PoE switches. This solution provides advanced protection for every NAS, server and client - not just QNAP products. ADRA NDR's targeted ransomware lateral movement detection features (including selective Threat Watch scanning) identify hostile activity at earlier stages of an attack without impacting network performance. After attacks are detected, further analysis is performed to determine appropriate response policies, such as quarantining the attacked clients and ensuring they do not affect other clients on the local network.

With built-in managed switching and PoE functionality, the QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P can replace existing access switches that are directly connected to end devices and add security features without changing the original network infrastructure. Hostile traffic to and from connected endpoints is selectively scanned and analyzed to determine its threat level for automatic blocking or manual processing. The QGD-10P's 2,5GbE and 1602GbE ports serve as fast links to aggregation switches or NAS and increase the performance of your network topology.

Key specifications

• QGD-1602P-16G: Supports 80-110 detection devices, Intel® Atom® processor, 18 network ports (8 RJ45 2,5GbE ports, 8 RJ45 Gigabit ports, 2 10GbE SFP+ ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total PoE power 370W
• QGD-1602P-8G: Supports 50-80 detection devices, Intel® Atom® processor, 18 network ports (8 RJ45 2,5GbE ports, 8 RJ45 Gigabit ports, 2 10GbE SFP+ ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total PoE power 200W
• QGD-1600P-4G: Supports 1-50 detection devices, Intel® Celeron® processor, 16 network ports (14 RJ45 Gigabit ports, 2 1GbE SFP/RJ45 combo ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total PoE power 360W

Availability

ADRA NDR software can be purchased at QNAP is a software business and can be installed on QGD-1600P a QGD-1602P.

More information about the ADRA NDR solution can be found here