Internet
Security Systems Extends Managed Security
Offering With Check Point Software's
SiteManager-1
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Market-leading Security Solution to Address the Internet Security Needs of Small – to – Medium Size Businesses "Adding SiteManager-1 to our managed security services offerings is another step for ISS to enable the broader market of companies and organization to conduct e-business safely online," said Allen Vance, offer management director for ISS. "With the most flexible and scalable offering in the industry today, the ISS managed security services platform continues to expand and provide the means to transact and communicate online more securely." According to market analyst firm International Data Corporation, the security market for managed security services is expected to grow to $2.24 billion by 2003. "Security is an absolute necessity in business today, and security outsourcing is becoming a popular choice for many small and medium businesses," said Scott Steigerwald, vice president global accounts, Check Point Software Technologies. "With Check Point's SiteManager-1, ISS can provide world-class security solutions to SMB's that prefer to focus internal resources on their core competencies rather than develop on-site security expertise and the resources necessary to manage Internet security policies in today's dynamically changing security landscape." SiteManager-1 enables service providers and telcos to address the high-growth market for delivering managed Internet security and VPN services to small and medium size businesses. SiteManager-1 is a combination of a comprehensive, centralized management system at the provider network operations center with integrated VPN/security capabilities currently available today on the Nokia appliance at the customer premises. SiteManager-1 is based on Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture and is designed to significantly lower a service provider's cost of ownership and deployment for managed VPN and firewall services.
About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.
About Internet Security Systems Internet Security Systems (ISS) is the leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet. By providing industry-leading SAFEsuite security software, ePatrol™ remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to its customers, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e- business. ISS' security management solutions protect more than 5,500 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks, 10 of the largest telecommunications companies and over 35 government agencies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at http://www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477. ###
2000 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, IQ Engine, Meta IP, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, User-to-Address Mapping, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Appliance, VPN-1 Certificate Manager, VPN-1 Gateway, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, Secure Virtual Network and ConnectControl are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. Internet Security Systems, RealSecure, and ePatrol are trademarks, and SAFEsuite a registered trademark of Internet Security Systems, Inc. and ISS Group, Inc. |
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