Workload Impact by Endpoint and Network Security Functions

Newbie003793 Posted Apr-25-2025 12:27

Pls advise whether security functions of IAG such as Malware Detection and Malicious URL Detection impose a heavy workload on the IAG system.

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Security functions such as Malware Detection and Malicious URL Detection on Sangfor IAG do add workload to the system, but in general they have been optimized so as not to have a significant impact on performance, as long as the hardware specifications comply with Sangfor recommendations. For high traffic, it is recommended to use devices with higher specifications or utilize distributed deployment mode.
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mantasha Lv2Posted Apr-25-2025 13:04
  
The security functions of IAG, such as Malware Detection and Malicious URL Detection, can impose a workload on the system, but the impact depends on several factors:

Factors Affecting Workload:
1. *Traffic Volume*: High traffic volumes can increase the workload on the IAG system, especially if it's handling a large number of requests.
2. *Inspection Depth*: Deeper inspection of traffic can increase the workload, as the system needs to analyze more data.
3. *Signature Updates*: Regular signature updates for malware and malicious URLs can also contribute to the workload.

System Resource Utilization:
1. *CPU Utilization*: Malware Detection and Malicious URL Detection can consume CPU resources, especially during peak traffic periods.
2. *Memory Utilization*: The system may require additional memory to store signature databases and handle traffic inspection.

Mitigation Strategies:
1. *Optimize Configuration*: Optimize the IAG configuration to balance security and performance.
2. *Upgrade Hardware*: Consider upgrading the hardware to improve processing power and memory.
3. *Distributed Architecture*: Implement a distributed architecture to spread the workload across multiple systems.

Monitoring and Tuning:
1. *Monitor System Performance*: Regularly monitor system performance to identify potential bottlenecks.
2. *Tune Configuration*: Tune the configuration to optimize performance and security.

By understanding the factors that affect workload and implementing mitigation strategies, you can ensure the IAG system operates efficiently while maintaining robust security features.
Newbie003793 Posted Apr-30-2025 11:44
  
Thanks but is there specific action can be taken for Sangfor IAG appliance? e.g. how to Optimize Configuration?  what "Distributed Architecture" can IAG support?
Rendy Rinaldy Lv2Posted May-01-2025 23:02
  
Security functions such as Malware Detection and Malicious URL Detection on Sangfor IAG do add workload to the system, but in general they have been optimized so as not to have a significant impact on performance, as long as the hardware specifications comply with Sangfor recommendations. For high traffic, it is recommended to use devices with higher specifications or utilize distributed deployment mode.

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