Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. Continues to Expand Its Global Reach With Additional Certified Resellers in the U.S.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2001 Momentum Growing to Offer Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring (MSM MSM - Micronetics Standard MUMPS ) 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 leading provider of Managed Security Monitoring (MSM), today announced the continued nationwide expansion of their certified reseller channel partners to include Adaptive Communications Adaptive communications can mean any communications system, or portion thereof, that automatically uses feedback information obtained from the system itself or from the signals carried by the system to modify dynamically one or more of the system operational parameters to improve , LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ; DataTran Network Systems, Inc.; Espiria; MC Technology; NCC NCC See National Clearing Corporation (NCC). Networks; Patriot Technologies and Sherpa Technologies, Inc. All of these Counterpane Certified Resellers (CCRs) have been trained and are now offering MSM services to their customers in their respective marketplaces. These new partners extend Counterpane's nationwide reach, now serving every major metropolitan area in the U.S. and complementing the strong portfolio of European-based CCRs who can now deliver Counterpane's MSM services. "Our CCR 1. CCR - condition code register. 2. CCR - (Database) concurrency control and recovery. program continues to gain momentum worldwide," says John Bruce John Bruce can refer to:
"Counterpane is a trustworthy organization that works with us so we can continue to add the valued services that our customers need to be successful," said Bruce F. Tucker, president of Patriot Technologies. "The caliber of 24/7 Managed Security Monitoring offered by Counterpane nicely complements our information security services portfolio and gives us and our customers a great range of services to choose from." About Counterpane Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. is the developer and leading provider of Managed Security Monitoring. Established in 1999 by entrepreneurial expert Tom Rowley and security technologist and author Bruce Schneier, Counterpane addresses the critical need for increased levels of security services. Centered on a network of sophisticated Secure Operations Centers, staffed by expert security analysts, the Company provides 24x7 monitoring, as well as penetration detection and response. Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring services enable e-business to be conducted safely. 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., or simply Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the world's largest global investment banks. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City at 85 Broad Street. , and Morgan Stanley
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. OVERVIEW OF COUNTERPANE'S NEW U.S. CCRs Adaptive Communications, LLC Adaptive Communications has been providing network expertise to the largest, most respected organizations in New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. since our inception in 1998. As a leading value-added reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. of network security products and services, they have assembled a team of senior network professionals who assist their clients in the development, implementation, and on-going support of their critical network security infrastructure. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine Entrepreneur Magazine is a publication that carries news stories about entrepreneurialism, small business management, and business opportunities. This magazine is published monthly, with a total of 12 issues annually. (No special extra issues are published. in each of the past two years as one of the " Hot 100 " fastest growing new businesses in America, Adaptive Communications has the people, products, and services to help you and your organization get it right the first time. Adaptive Communications...Solutions that Fit. www.adaptcom.com "We assist medium to large enterprise clients on a daily basis with their network and security requirements. Part of our responsibility to our clients is to stay on top of leading edge technology and introduce products and services to them which allow them to improve performance, save money, essentially run a more efficient, productive organization," says Steve Thorpe, President of Adaptive Communications, LLC. "To insure the validity and integrity of the information that flows through these networks, we chose Counterpane and their MSM network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. service as the best possible solution." DataTran Network Systems, Inc. The data on and availability of your internetwork can be compromised in ever increasing ways. System and intersystem connectivity, distributed computing (1) The use of multiple computers networked throughout a wide geographical area, or the world via the Internet, in order to solve a single problem. See grid computing. (2) The use of multiple computers in an enterprise rather than one centralized system. power, embedded programming languages in applications, availability of powerful tools. In fact, the same capabilities that make today's internetworks powerful and feature rich, can make them and your business vulnerable. DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the takes a systematic and comprehensive approach to securing your network and your data. And to protecting your business. www.dnssystems.com "Part of our equation of success is not only to make data on our customers' internetworks available, but also to make them as safe and uncompromised as possible," pointed out Mel Sarowitz, President of DataTran Network Systems, Inc. "With Counterpane's 24/7 network monitoring, we give our client's an added level of confidence in the integrity of that data." Espiria Espiria is a premier security services firm specializing in the development of comprehensive information protection programs designed to minimize the information risks of an organization. Focused exclusively on information security, Espiria is uniquely positioned to offer strategic business planning and security consulting, technology implementation and managed services. Espiria is privately held, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has an office in Detroit, Mich. Espiria can be found on the World Wide Web at www.espiria.com. "Doing business electronically implies certain levels of risk," says Hugh K. Voigt, Espiria's President & 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. . "By incorporating Counterpane's MSM service, we help our customers minimize those risks and further enable them to take advantage of the Internet for their new business models." MC Technology MC Technology is a professional services provider in the Open Systems IT market. The company's teams of professional consultants plan, design, deploy and manage business critical solutions for customers who rely on a computing infrastructure in day-to-day business. From Staffing to complete Project Management, MC Technology specializes in providing solutions that are scalable, available, manageable and secure. Key areas of expertise include Networks, Security, Systems and Data Availability. MC Technology can be found at www.mctek.com or reached at 877/MCTECH-1. "Network Security Monitoring is an essential element of our overall security services offering, " according to Mark D. Bell, President of MC Technology. "Our customers will benefit from the 24x7 monitoring coverage that MC Technology offers through Counterpane." NCC Networks Founded in 1989, NCC Networks, Inc. has advanced as one of the Midwest's leading security and remote access system integrators. In the early days, NCC's success was propelled by our expertise in IBM mainframe remote connectivity. As NCC's customers' needs have expanded beyond the mainframe to the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , and then to the outer network, NCC Networks has led the way. Today NCC offers clients a wide range of IT Services including: Application Deployment, Connectivity, Security, Training, ASP, 24 X 7, Support, Product Sales & Support. www.nccnetworks.com "Our company specializes in three primary practices: Security, Remote Access, and Managed Services," comments Earl Defrattes, CEO of NCC Networks. "We are pleased to be able to offer Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring as an excellent complement to these services." Patriot Technologies Patriot Technologies provides integrated, turnkey Internet solutions to commercial and government clients around the world. We work closely with our customers, applying our expertise in network systems engineering and security to help them meet their primary goals of achieving a competitive advantage and capitalizing on new business opportunities. www.patriot-tech.com "Our goal is to provide our customers with complete, turnkey solutions," notes Bruce F. Tucker, President of Patriot Technologies. "By now offering Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring 24/7 service, we have expanded our portfolio of services giving us a strong competitive edge." Sherpa Technologies, Inc. Sherpa Technologies partners with businesses to deliver mission-critical enterprise network and Internet solutions. As security specialists, Sherpa combines technical leadership and structured methods to ensure the successful integration of a varied array of technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection, authentication and many others. www.sherpatech.com "We rely on quality partnerships to provide a high level of technical expertise to our customers," says Jonathan Plotkin, VP of Sales and Marketing of Sherpa Technologies, Inc. "Counterpane extends our ability to deliver top-notch services that represent a crucial part of a comprehensive security plan." |
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