Counterpane Announces Extensive Distribution Agreement With VeriSign; Counterpane Managed Security Monitoring to be Included in VeriSign Managed Security Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2002 Counterpane 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. , Inc., developer and acknowledged leader of Managed Security Monitoring (MSM MSM - Micronetics Standard MUMPS ) services, announced today a distribution agreement with VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of digital trust services. Under the terms of the agreement, VeriSign will provide Counterpane's MSM services as part of its 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 portfolio. "This managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality distribution agreement adds another level of depth to the excellent working relationship we have with VeriSign," said Tom Rowley, 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 Counterpane Internet Security. "VeriSign's reputation as a premier global security company and their inclusion of Counterpane's MSM as a core element in their portfolio of services adds value to VeriSign's security offerings while continuing to propel Counterpane into numerous corporate networks." "Counterpane's unique combination of technology and processes makes them singularly capable of detecting attacks in progress and responding to them," said Marshall Hudes, director of Managed Services at VeriSign. "After looking at every company that claims to do network security monitoring, we concluded that Counterpane has the most comprehensive monitoring service The general surveillance of known air traffic movements by reference to a radar scope presentation or other means, for the purpose of passing advisory information concerning conflicting traffic or providing navigational assistance. offering. Combining Counterpane's MSM service with our ability to configure and manage network security devices allows us to offer our customers a complete security solution." About Counterpane Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. is the innovator and acknowledged leader in providing Managed Security Monitoring (MSM) services. MSM combines people and technology to safeguard businesses. Working from a network of technically sophisticated Secure Operations Centers (SOCs) and using progressive analysis tools, Counterpane has built the most advanced analysis, correlation, detection, and diagnosis technology, comprising of a Sentry monitoring probe on the customer's network and the Socrates knowledge base inside the SOCs. Using this technology, Counterpane's expert Security Analysts are able to detect security incidents -- both external intrusions and insider attacks -- in real time, and tailor immediate, effective responses for its customers. The company is funded by Accel Partners, Amerindo Investment Advisors, Inc., Bessemer Venture Partners Bessemer Venture Partners is a private venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Massachusetts, China, and India. It has backed such companies as Ciena, Flarion, Parametric Technologies, Skype, Staples, VeriSign and Veritas. , Dell, Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank AG (IPA: /'dɔɪ.tʃə/[1]) (ISIN: DE0005140008, NYSE: DB) (English: German Bank , Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Equity Fund. Headquarters are located at 19050 Pruneridge Ave., Cupertino, Calif., USA. Phone: 408/777-3600, Fax: 408/777-3601, Website: www.counterpane.com. Counterpane is a trademark of Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. All other companies, brand names or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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