Calyptix Joins the Qualys Consultant Partner Network.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- 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. firm, Calyptix Security, has joined the Qualys network of solution providers and will offer a security suite that includes utilization of QualysGuard and AccessEnforcer - enabling Calyptix to deliver affordable enterprise level network protection via plug and play format to businesses of any size. QualysGuard, Qualys' award-winning on demand security risk and compliance management platform adds vital reporting and management tools that identify vulnerabilities to facilitate timely remediation before they can be exploited. The AccessEnforcer is an all-in-one appliance that secures networks from attacks with state of the art systems for firewall, intrusion prevention See IPS and IDS. , email filtering, web content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. and instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or management. The AccessEnforcer deploys the company's proprietary dynamic filtering techniques against zero-day attacks to eliminate the window of vulnerability A window of vulnerability or wov is a time frame within which defensive measures are reduced, compromised or lacking. The term is used with reference to military defences of strategic assets, and also by analogy in computer software to a software vulnerability which is open to new viruses and malicious attacks before they are discovered. "We are pleased to have Calyptix as part of our network of highly skilled consulting organizations that are using QualysGuard to conduct up-to-date and accurate security audits for their clients' networks," said Amer Deeba, Chief Marketing Officer for Qualys. "Calyptix is now able to help any organization meet compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, for health care organizations, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for credit card merchants and state privacy laws. Combining QualysGuard results with AccessEnforcer's capabilities ensures the security of our customers' data, business knowledge and operating systems from attacks that are now occurring at alarming rates and with increasing financial motivation. A radically unique approach that is effective and affordable is necessary to establish a sound security strategy. Our solutions can provide even the smallest organization with the tools to accomplish that without breaking the budget," comments Ben Yarbrough, 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 Calyptix Security. About Calyptix Security Calyptix Security Corporation was founded in 2002 as a developer of all-in-one security solutions for small and medium businesses. AccessEnforcer[TM], the company's premier product, is an all-in-one security appliance that deploys DyVax[TM], a proprietary algorithm and inspection engine that has been effectively deployed to dynamically filter email traffic from true zero-day threats without reliance on signatures. DyVax has proven more successful than leading antivirus solutions. For more information, visit http://www.calyptix.com/. For more information about Qualys, the leading provider of on demand security risk and compliance management solutions, visit http://www.qualys.com/. |
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