Qnap ADRA Network Detection and Response Software for QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P PoE Switches

Qnap Systems, Inc. announced the ADRA Network Detection and Response (NDR) software for upgrading QGD PoE Switches (QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P) to cybersecurity appliances.

ADRA NDR was designed with rapid testing and investigation at its core, integrating multiple detection, analysis, and response features. It can detect ransomware lateral movements within LANs and block suspicious activities to assist enterprises and businesses in preventing sensitive data leakage and mitigating ransomware diffusion in local network.

“Simply by installing Qnap ADRA NDR software, you can turn QGD switches into cybersecurity appliances. Unlike traditional cybersecurity solutions, ADRA NDR can proactively pinpoint and auto-block suspicious lateral movements on your local network using fast-screening and threat traps. All these features and more help to protect private and confidential data on NAS and servers from malicious attacks,” said Frank Liao, product manager.

QGD-1600P

Attackers are specifically targeting storage devices which are known to hold valuable personal and business data. As a NAS provider, the company has accumulated specialized cybersecurity knowledge and created ADRA NDR, which can be installed in QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P PoE switches. This solution provides protection for every NAS, server, and client – not just the firm’s products. The targeted ransomware lateral movement detection features in the ADRA NDR software (including the Threat Watch selective screening) identifies hostile activities at earlier attack stages without impacting network performance. Once attacks are detected, further analysis is conducted to determine an applicable response policy, such as quarantining compromised clients and ensuring it will not affect others in 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, adding security features without changing the original network infrastructure. Hostile traffic to-and-from connected end devices is selectively screened and analyzed to determine its threat level for automated blocking or manual processing. The 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports of the QGD-1602P serve as fast lanes to aggregation switches or NAS, boosting performance for network topology.

Key specs:

QGD-1602P-16G: Supports 80-110 detection devices, Atom processor, 18 network ports (8xRJ45 2.5GbE ports, 8xRJ45 Gbt ports, 2x10GbE SFP+ ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total 370W PoE power budget
QGD-1602P-8G: Supports 50-80 detection devices, Atom processor, 18 network ports (8xRJ45 2.5GbE ports, 8xRJ45 Gb/s ports, 2x10GbE SFP+ ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total 200W PoE power budget
QGD-1600P-4G: Supports 1-50 detection devices, Celeron processor, 16 network ports (14xRJ45 Gb/s ports, 2x1GbE SFP/RJ45 combo ports), RJ45 ports with PoE, total 360W PoE power budget