Crossport Systems Launches Pivio Network Security System; Pivio Protects Small Business Networks.Business Editors/Technology Writers BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2001 Crossport Systems, Inc. (www.crossport.com), a security provider for small businesses with high-speed Internet See broadband. connections, today announced the launch of the Pivio Network Security System(TM). Pivio offers around-the-clock monitoring to protect small businesses from 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. threats, such as hackers and viruses. High-speed Internet connections enable small businesses to cut costs, enhance productivity and extend market reach, but they also present a serious information security risk. The Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. estimates that by 2002 more than 50 percent of small businesses will be the target of hackers via the Internet. As hackers become more sophisticated, firewalls alone cannot provide enough protection. Pivio Network Security System enables small businesses to securely leverage the power of broadband Internet See broadband. connections without leaving their networks vulnerable. Internet security today demands a monitored firewall and virus protection that is always up-to-date. New threats appear each day and can strike instantly. Pivio protects small business networks by monitoring and responding to threats twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Pivio's Monitoring Center can provide instant alerts to notify small businesses of potential high-risk situations. "The frequency and sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. of hacker A person who writes programs in assembly language or in system-level languages, such as C. The term often refers to any programmer, but its true meaning is someone with a strong technical background who is "hacking away" at the bits and bytes. and virus attacks has increased tremendously in the past year," says Ed Lazowska, professor and chair of the department of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington. "Large corporations protect themselves through a combination of firewalls and 24X7 monitoring and analysis of attempted penetrations. Small businesses with broadband connections See broadband and wireless broadband. need the same type of protection." "A network security system like Pivio is exactly what small businesses need," says Eric Cobb, owner of E. Cobb Architects, "Because Pivio provides all of the features necessary to fully secure all of our internal information, we can benefit from the same security features found in a large corporate network, without the significant investment in technology or personnel." Pivio Network Security System includes features found in large corporate networks: -- Hacker Protection. Powerful firewall protection halts hackers at the door. At the same time, a sensitive intrusion detection system reports hackers' attempts to find vulnerabilities in the network. -- Virus Protection. The best protection against viruses is up-to-date virus definitions. Pivio automatically updates definitions on every computer with no action required by employees. -- 24/7 Security Response. Pivio's Monitoring Center provides around-the-clock surveillance that quickly identifies and terminates unauthorized attempts to access the network. If the Monitoring Center determines a possible high-risk attack developing, it can send an instant alert to the customer's network administrator. -- Virtual Private Networking. Enables small businesses to send and receive essential information to and from remote locations without compromising security. -- Management Reporting. Pivio provides instant, detailed reporting and monthly activity summaries from the Pivio Monitoring Center. Information is presented in a simple, straightforward format that keeps businesses informed of important Internet-related activities. "We're focused on providing small business owners the tools they need to protect their investments," said Rob Arnold Rob Arnold (born January 3, 1980) is a member and lead guitarist of the metal/metalcore band Chimaira. In an interview [1] with Roadrunner Records, he named Kirk Hammett, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman and Kerry King as being influential to his , 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 Crossport Systems. "Pivio makes security easy and affordable for any small business." The Pivio Network Security System will be available through select ISPs and VARs in the Puget Sound Puget Sound (py  `jĕt), arm of the Pacific Ocean, NW Wash., connected with the Pacific by Juan de Fuca Strait, entered through the Admiralty Inlet and extending in two arms c. region April 2nd. With a one-year
service agreement, users will receive the Pivio firewall for $199, the
fully managed suite of Pivio monitoring services 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. for $79 a month and
virus protection for $3 per registered user per month. Users who sign a
two-year agreement for $89 a month receive the Pivio firewall at no
cost. Crossport Systems also offers a complimentary Pivio firewall to
customers who upgrade from a standalone firewall.
About Crossport Systems Crossport Systems, Inc. is dedicated to resolving the next generation of security risks for small businesses with high-speed Internet access. Crossport is the creator of Pivio(TM), a Network Security System that integrates software, hardware, and monitored services to protect networks around the clock from Internet security threats such as hackers and viruses. Founded in March 2000 by successful security, networking and software development entrepreneurs, the privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is headquartered at 10940 NE 33rd Place, Suite 101, Bellevue, Washington Bellevue is a rapidly growing city in King County, Washington, U.S., across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle,[1] it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. 98004. Additional corporate information is available directly from the Website at www.crossport.com. All copyrights, trademarks and trade names are the property of the respective holders. |
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