NSS-Labs-Data-Center-IPS-Test-Report
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<strong>NSS</strong> <strong>Labs</strong><br />
<strong>Data</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Intrusion Prevention System <strong>Test</strong> <strong>Report</strong> – IBM Security Network Protection XGS 7100 v5.3.2.1<br />
Year 3 $80,360<br />
3 Year Total Cost of Ownership $576,830<br />
Total Cost of Ownership (Street Price)<br />
Ease of Use<br />
Initial Setup (Hours) 8<br />
Time Required for Upkeep (Hours per Year)<br />
See Comparative<br />
Time Required to Tune (Hours per Year)<br />
See Comparative<br />
Expected Costs<br />
Initial Purchase (hardware as tested) $315,041<br />
Installation Labor Cost (@$75/hr) $600<br />
Annual Cost of Maintenance & Support (hardware/software) $75,538<br />
Annual Cost of Updates (<strong>IPS</strong>/AV/etc.) $0<br />
Initial Purchase (enterprise management system)<br />
See Comparative<br />
Annual Cost of Maintenance & Support (enterprise management system)<br />
See Comparative<br />
Total Cost of Ownership<br />
Year 1 $391,179<br />
Year 2 $75,538<br />
Year 3 $75,538<br />
3-Year Total Cost of Ownership $542,256<br />
Figure 17 – Detailed Scorecard<br />
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