Complex networks need comprehensive security solutions: Threats are rising, so the need for a UTM solution-including firewall, IPS, Anti-X and secure VPN and fine grained access control to prevent attacks, ensure data confidentiality, prevent viruses and stop spam-is essential. Due to ever-increasing complexity and performance and security needs, network equipment vendors need multicore (two to eight cores) processors with performance ranging from 1 to 2 GHz to meet enormous computing demands. Complex multicore silicon needs highly optimized and tuned software solutions in short time frames for faster time to market.