Check Point Software Technologies Validates eIQnetworks Network Security Analyzer
with OPSEC™ Certification; Guaranteed Interoperability with Industry's Largest
Security Framework a Plus for Enterprise Customers
Acton, Mass. — November 2, 2005 — eIQnetworks™, Inc. (www.eiqnetworks.com), a global provider of comprehensive Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions for the enterprise, today announced its award-winning security intelligence and compliance management solutions have earned OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet.
As a result of scrutinous compatibility and benchmark testing, eIQnetworks' Network Security Analyzer (NSA) seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® software.
"Network Security Analyzer is proving itself as an exceptional security intelligence and compliance management solution for all tiers of the marketplace, from SMB customers up to the largest enterprises. OPSEC certification validates our efforts," said Vijay Basani, chief executive officer of eIQnetworks. "Given that Check Point is one of the leading security solutions providers in the world, with a significant presence in the enterprise market, OPSEC certification translates to tight, secure integration of eIQ solutions with the industry's most recognized security framework."
eIQnetworks' NSA collects logs from Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 using the LEA (Log Export API) protocol, enabling tight and secure communication between Check Point and eIQnetworks solutions. Data from VPN-1/Firewall-1 is correlated with information from other security devices and applications in the network to provide a holistic view of the security environment.
"Security event correlation and analysis are crucial in identifying and preventing security breaches," said Amir Ben-Efraim, director of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Through OPSEC certification of the eIQnetworks' Network Security Analyzer (NSA), our joint customers can effectively manage critical security events and benefit from comprehensive alerting reports."
eIQnetworks' award-winning Network Security Analyzer (NSA) is the first and only security information/event management solution in the industry to include all essential components of Compliance Audit Lifecycle Management necessary to meet SOX, HIPAA, GLBA and FISMA security audit compliance, while also including centralized log management, real-time monitoring and correlation analysis, extensive reporting, and forensics analysis - all in a single solution.
About Check Point's OPSEC™
OPSEC (Open Platform Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and operability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit www.opsec.com.
About eIQnetworks
Founded in 2001, eIQnetworks is an award-winning provider of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. eIQnetworks delivers the industry's most comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for security professionals who require real-time security intelligence for identifying, understanding and pre-empting hacker and virus behavior and security threats, all while meeting stringent federal compliance requirements. The Company's products are used in more than 50 countries around the world and are currently deployed in over 1000 companies and government agencies, including Hess, Sprint, Boeing, Avaya, TrendMicro, NetGear, VanguardMS, British Telecom, Malaysia Telecom, Fujitsu, RKON, NEXUM, Boston.com, FCC, US Army, US Navy, Wachovia, Citibank, HP, ADP, Bertelsmann, UBS, KPMG and many more. eIQnetworks' solutions are available worldwide through an extensive, global distributor network. For additional information, visit www.eIQnetworks.com or call 1-877-LOGS R US.
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