Security never sleeps, and neither do we. Our latest release Hillstone Security Management Platform (HSM) 5.6.5 is designed to make your security infrastructure more resilient, adaptable, and easier to manage. Whether you’re dealing with high-availability setups, keeping up with ever-changing threats, or ensuring compliance through log management—this update has you covered.
High Availability Firewall Support: Eliminating Downtime Worries
Anyone who’s managed enterprise security knows that firewall continuity isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Network interruptions, even brief ones, can lead to security vulnerabilities, lost productivity, and unhappy users.
In HSM 5.6.5, we’ve completely redesigned how our solution handles High Availability (HA) firewall operations. When an HA configuration disbands—whether during planned maintenance or unexpected outages—the system now performs comprehensive verification to ensure all essential services remain fully operational on the new master device. This verification process eliminates those anxiety-inducing “blind failovers” where you’re never quite sure if policies and services have transferred correctly. Upon HA reformation, the system intelligently associates HA devices based on whether the new primary device is linked to the required services. As a result, seamless service continuity that keeps your security intact even during device transitions.
Signature Database Updates: Adapting to Your Network Reality
Security threats evolve at lightning speed. Without timely signature updates, even the most sophisticated security devices miss new malware variants, emerging exploits, or critical CVE patches. Many organizations face challenges with signature updates due to restricted network policies or segmentation requirements.
Our HSM 5.6.5 release addresses this with flexible signature database update options. It provides direct online updates—for environments with unrestricted internet access—enabling immediate protection against emerging threats, as well as proxy-based updates—for restricted or complex network environments where direct internet access isn’t permitted. This dual approach ensures you’re never caught with outdated signature databases, regardless of your network architecture.
Log Management: Automated, Reliable, Compliant
Ask any security professional about log management headaches, and you’ll likely hear war stories. Manual log exports, inconsistent archiving practices, and compliance nightmares can consume valuable time and create risk.
HSM 5.6.5 transforms log management with automated solutions: Scheduled Export: Configure regular, automatic log exports that serve as reliable backups; FTP/SFTP Server Backup: Securely archive logs to designated storage locations without manual intervention. These capabilities dramatically reduce the operational burden on your security teams while ensuring you maintain comprehensive logs for compliance requirements.
HSM 5.6.5 represents our commitment to addressing real-world security challenges. From ensuring uninterrupted firewall protection through improved HA support to flexible signature updates and automated log management. For more details, reach out to Hillstone Networks representative.
