BellSouth Arms Businesses With Three New Security Services to Guard Against Cyber Attacks.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2002 BellSouth Subscription-based Security Scanning, Security Management System and Security Support for High-Speed Routers Strengthen Businesses' IT Infrastructure BellSouth (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BLS See Bureau of Labor Statistics. ) today introduced BellSouth Subscription-based Security Scanning, offering an easy-to-implement, cost efficient way for businesses to automate the process of identifying potential security gaps at the network perimeter. By providing an "outsider's view" of a company's network, the service enables customers to identify and fix potential vulnerabilities that place businesses at risk for a cyber attack. BellSouth Subscription-based Scanning features automated, remotely deployed scans of Internet accessible devices, including Web, FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and DNS servers scheduled on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis. On-demand scans can be scheduled through a secure Web interface. The scanning service probes communication services, operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , key applications and routers to uncover vulnerabilities that might leave a customer open to an attack. Subscription-based Security Scanning is continually updated to guard against the latest identified threats and vulnerabilities and is an ideal supplement to existing firewall and intrusion detection systems currently in place. "As a leader in data services, BellSouth is dedicated to providing customers with a complete portfolio of managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the ," said Mark Kaish, vice president of Data Services, BellSouth. "Business assurance services Assurance services have been defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as 'Independent Professional Services that improve information quality or its context'. such as security and storage are often the first sacrificed in today's IT cost conscious economy. More companies are realizing this and looking to a trusted service provider to properly manage these services and ensure that these systems are continuously protected. Protecting vital network assets is paramount and requires the highest level of expertise supported by round-the-clock vigilance." Additional Capabilities Strengthen BellSouth Managed Security Services To help ensure that customers' data networks are secure, BellSouth announced support for the latest Nokia and Cisco firewalls and an enhanced version of its Security Management System. These additional capabilities add to an already robust portfolio of data security services for business. BellSouth Managed Security Services now includes support for Cisco's PIX firewall See Cisco PIX firewall. products and incorporates Nokia's new line of high-speed firewalls, allowing businesses with Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. connectivity to upgrade corporate firewalls to match the enhanced bandwidth. BellSouth's support of Cisco PIX firewalls includes the 515 and 525 platforms, and extends the same level of quality to managing Cisco PIX History Cisco PIX (Private Internet EXchange) is a firewall originally conceived in March 1994 by John Mayes of Redwood City, California and coded by Brantley Coiles of Athens, Georgia. as it now offers for firewalls utilizing CheckPoint software. BellSouth is also matching its high-speed Internet See broadband. access offerings and addressing customers' demands for higher speed applications with addition of the Nokia IP530 platform to its Managed Firewall service. The Nokia IP530 platform provides security for ultra high-speed connections up to 1 GBps of bandwidth. With the addition of Cisco PIX and the new Nokia firewall, BellSouth expands its managed security portfolio to accommodate the specific solution requirements for virtually any business customer, large or small. BellSouth also introduced an enhanced version of the BellSouth Security Management System (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ), which provides customized security logs and reports and raises the bar for online reporting on security services. SMS equips customers with an easy-access portal to status all subscribed managed security services and now offers more features and functionality along with a user-friendly interface to all services in the Managed Security Services portfolio. Within one location customers can access reports and information about services ordered, system status, trouble ticketing, customer-defined service changes and service upgrades. BellSouth Managed Security Services At A Glance BellSouth Managed Security Services is a suite of premier security services that provide BellSouth business customers with protection against Internet-based security threats. Managed Security Services provides an integrated framework of round-the-clock managed security services that support a company's e-business infrastructure. This enables a safer, more trusted environment for organizations to conduct e-business. BellSouth partners with Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Systems (ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ) (NasdaqNM:ISSX ISSX Internet Security Systems Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) to provide its comprehensive suite of managed security solutions. ISS is a leading global provider of information protection solutions for the Internet to aid in protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. ISS is a trusted security provider for BellSouth customers and more than 9,000 other customers worldwide, including 49 of the Fortune 50, the top 10 largest U.S. securities firms and major agencies and departments within U.S. local, state and federal governments. By combining BellSouth Managed Security Services with other BellSouth e-business solutions such as Dedicated Internet Access See how to access the Internet. , Managed Web Hosting and Managed VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Services, customers have all of the services necessary to help create and manage a safe, trusted environment for conducting e-business. The BellSouth Managed Security Services portfolio includes: -- A turnkey solution that includes provisioning of certified security platforms -- Custom configuration and installation -- 24X7 monitoring by a staff of dedicated security experts -- Online access to Security Management System -- Comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for assured operational excellence Features of BellSouth's Managed Security Services include: -- A turnkey solution that includes provisioning of certified security platforms -- Custom configuration and installation -- 24X7 monitoring by a staff of dedicated security experts -- Online access to Security Management System -- Comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for assured operational excellence For more information on BellSouth Managed Security Services, visit: www.bellsouth.com/smallbusiness/products/internet/security/index.html or contact your BellSouth customer representative. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications services company headquartered in Atlanta, GA, serving nearly 45 million customers in the United States and 14 other countries. Consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, BellSouth provides a full array of broadband data and e-commerce solutions to business customers, including Web hosting and other Internet services. In the residential market, BellSouth offers DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary high-speed Internet access, advanced voice features and other services. BellSouth also provides online and directory advertising services, including BellSouth(R) Real Pages(SM).com. BellSouth owns 40 percent of Cingular Wireless, the nation's second largest wireless company, which provides innovative wireless data and voice services. |
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