BindView Security Solutions Receive Prestigious Government Certification; bv-Admin and bv-Control Solutions Approved for Use by All U.S. Government Agencies.Business Editors/High Tech Writers 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 IT security management solutions, today announced that 11 of its security solutions have received Security Technical Implementation Guide A Security Technical Implementation Guide or STIG is a methodology for standardized secure installation and maintenance of computer software and hardware. The term was coined by DISA who creates configuration documents in support of the United States Department of Defense (STIG) certification from the Joint Interoperability Test Command The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) is a United States military organization that tests technology that pertains to multiple branches of the armed services and government. There is a facility in Fort Huachuca, Arizona and in Indian Head, Maryland. (JITC JITC Joint Interoperability Test Command (formerly Joint Interoperability Test Center) JITC Joint Interoperability Test Center (obsolete; now Joint Interoperability Test Command) ). Joint Interoperability Test Command, a division of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA 1. (body) DISA - Defense Information Systems Agency. 2. (standard) DISA - Data Interchange Standards Association. ), supports the warfighters in their efforts to manage information on and off the battlefield. STIG certification is granted to only the most comprehensive and reliable security management solutions and enables government agencies to select and utilize these certified products to help secure their IT infrastructure. STIG certification ensures that these solutions are safe, effective and will work seamlessly with all software platforms currently in use by the U.S. government. The bv-Control products provide internal and external auditing, assessment and analysis capabilities under a single console. The product suite provides true enterprise scalability across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. while offering users real-time security updates and the ability to baseline performance and policy. Following is a list of BindView's bv-Control products that have received STIG certification: - bv-Admin for Windows 2000 - bv-Admin for Windows 2000 Migration - bv-Admin for Microsoft Exchange 2000 BindView's bv-Admin product helps increase flexibility and control, decrease the cost of ownership for Windows 2000 and Active Directory and improve productivity by offering the following features and benefits: secure administration tools, scripting and automation capabilities and BindView's exclusive Find-n-Fix script wizard, which identifies potential network problems and the best way to remedy them. Products within the bv-Admin Product suite which have also received STIG certification include: - bv-Admin for Windows 2000 - bv-Admin for Windows 2000 Migration - bv-Admin for Microsoft Exchange 2000 "As the worldwide leader in host-based vulnerability assessment A Department of Defense, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to determine the vulnerability of a terrorist attack against an installation, unit, exercise, port, ship, residence, facility, or other site. , BindView recognizes the strict security regulations that government organizations must adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. and have architected our security solutions to meet the STIG certification requirements," said Chris Mullins, Compliance Solutions Director at BindView Corporation. "Meeting the JITC's stringent security and testing standards underscores BindView's commitment to providing customers with the comprehensive solutions needed to help secure, automate and lower the costs of managing IT infrastructures." About The Security Technical Implementation Guide A Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is a compendium of security regulations and best practices from many sources that apply to a government operating system. The primary purpose/goal of the certification testing is to provide guidance on how to configure a system for secure computing. About the Joint Interoperability Test Command The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) provides support to the Navy, DISA and other Department of Defense agencies in the areas of: test and evaluation, test tool design and development, training, site preparation and installation, technical assistance visits, training material development (including multimedia and video training materials) and many other services in support of major communications and Information systems. JITC is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Noun 1. Naval Surface Warfare Center - the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for all aspects of surface warfare NSWC (NSWC Noun 1. NSWC - the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for all aspects of surface warfare Naval Surface Warfare Center ) Indian Head, Md. About BindView Corporation BindView Corporation, the worldwide leader in providing host-based vulnerability assessment software, delivers proactive security management solutions to help safeguard computer systems and networks from security breaches before they occur. Unlike traditional approaches, the company's solutions work from the inside out to help protect business systems from both internal and external threats, thus reducing business risks. www.bindview.com |
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