BindView Launches bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server, Extends .Security Solution Portfolio.Business/Technology Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2001 BindView Adds SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. to .Security, the Most Complete Solution Portfolio to Secure, Automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. and Lower Costs of Managing Microsoft Environments and the .NET Infrastructure BindView Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BVEW BVEW Binary View ), a leading provider of security management solutions, today announced its bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. product. This latest addition to the .Security(TM) Solution suite extends BindView's initiative aimed at ensuring the security and configuration of the key servers in Microsoft's .NET initiative. The bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server product provides security administrators, auditors and database administrators with a comprehensive and easy-to-use tool to assess vulnerabilities and audit the security of Microsoft SQL Server servers, databases and the objects they contain. The bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server product extends the bv-Control product suite's reach of security and configuration management capabilities from 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. , networks, and applications to the next layer of vulnerability in the technology stack A Technology stack refers to the layers of components or services that are used to provide a software solution or application. Traditional examples include the OSI seven layer model, the TCP/IP model and the W3C technology stack. - the database. "In working with our clients, we have seen, first-hand, an incredibly strong need for comprehensive reporting tools to monitor, manage and secure the integrity of SQL Server databases. We recommend BindView's bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server product to our customers because it offers a high level of functionality paired with a clean, easy-to-navigate user interface," said Jannine Mahone, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Tech Info To Go, a leading IT training and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a that specializes in SQL Server. "The bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server product offers unparalleled functionality, enabling users to quickly obtain a definitive view of their database and to then effectively address security and administration concerns. We are excited to not only recommend the solution to our consulting clients, but to utilize the new software in our training programs as well." Key benefits of BindView's bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server product include: -- Comprehensive Security Assessment Capabilities - enables IT auditors and administrators to quickly and easily assess vulnerabilities and detect issues threatening the security and integrity of their servers, databases and objects. -- Easy and Flexible Analysis of Database Objects - offers users tailored, prepackaged templates to identify key issues such as authentication exposures, empty passwords, and account permissions tracking. -- SQL Server Configuration Management - enables administrators and security auditors to assess the current state of their SQL Server configuration and detect configuration settings that have changed over time. -- Proactive Reporting - provides ultimate flexibility through capabilities which allow templates to be graphed, compared to, historically stored and sent via email. BindView's .Security solutions provide Windows system administrators and security professionals with software and services to secure, automate and lower the cost of managing Windows-based platforms. BindView will continue to expand the capabilities and reach of its .Security Solution portfolio throughout the next 12 months, with expected enhancements to include: full integration of the bv-Admin and bv-Control product suites; self-service user account administration capabilities; support for mobile security management and network administration; and support for additional Microsoft .NET See .NET. platforms. "This step into the database arena illustrates BindView's commitment to broadening our .Security Solution and to help our customers assess vulnerabilities, manage access control and configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. the Microsoft .NET infrastructure," said Chris Wilburn, director of Microsoft solutions at BindView. "We are pleased to now support the Microsoft SQL Server and to help our customers more effectively secure and manage their SQL Server databases." The bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server supports Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2000. The solution will be generally available later this month. Pricing for bv-Control for Microsoft SQL Server will be $995 per server, with a special introductory offer of two server licenses for the price of one. About BindView Corporation BindView Corporation delivers proactive security management solutions to help safeguard computer systems and networks from security breaches before they occur. BindView's suite of cross-platform software and associated services help secure, automate and lower the costs of managing information technology infrastructures. Unlike other approaches, BindView's solutions work from the inside out to help protect business systems from both internal and external threats, thus reducing business risks. More than 20 million licenses of our solutions have been shipped worldwide to approximately 5,000 companies, including more than 75 of the Fortune 100 and 24 of the largest 25 U.S. banks. Contact BindView via e-mail at info@bindview.com or visit BindView's World Wide Web site at http//www.bindview.com. BindView can also be reached at (800) 749-8439. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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Other such factors include the risk factors and other matters described from time to time in BindView's Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filings, Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filings, and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.. Editors Note: .Security, BindView(R), the BindView logo, and the BindView product names used in this document are trademarks of BindView Development Corporation, which may be registered in one or more jurisdictions. The names of products of other companies mentioned in this document, if any, may be the registered or unregistered trademarks of the owners of the products. |
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