Cyber-Ark Unveils Vault Connectors for the Inter-Business Vault.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004 Creates an Instant WAN (Wide Area Network) for Sharing Information Over the Internet without Opening the Enterprise's Network or Altering the User Experience Cyber-Ark(R) Software Inc., the leader in Vaulting vaulting Gymnastics exercise in which the athlete leaps over a form that was originally intended to mimic a horse. At one time, the pommel horse was used in the vaulting exercise, with the pommels (handles) removed. Technology(TM) for instant, secure enterprise connections, today unveiled the Vault Connectors for the Inter-Business Vault(TM) to dramatically simplify the creation of secure, high-performance networks that connect enterprises to business partners over the Internet. The Inter-Business Vault delivers an Instant WAN for connecting enterprises' partners, customers and sub-contractors, enabling them to share and exchange information as if they have deployed a traditional WAN, but without actually doing so. The Vault Connector software resides safely within a partners' firewall delivering high-performance connectivity to information stored in the Inter-Business Vault, which is a highly secured repository protected by multiple unified layers of security. Using Vault Connectors, sensitive information is then available through all the standard interfaces found in today's enterprise organizations, including file systems (CIFS (Common Internet File System) The file sharing protocol used in Windows. It evolved out of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol in DOS, which is why the terms CIFS/SMB and SMB/CIFS are sometimes seen. The word "Internet" in the CIFS name has little relevance. ), mail systems (SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. ) and file transfer protocols A list of notable file transfer protocols: List of file transfer protocols Primarily used with TCP/IP
in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to ). This enables near-instant integration with existing information systems, allowing users to access information from the same network drives and applications used daily -- without additional training or any disruption in business process. This also eliminates the need to use special proprietary file transfer, file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. and email security solutions. In addition, caching, end-to-end compression and distributed encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. maximize bandwidth and deliver high-performance connectivity, even for small partners with low-speed connections. "Some of the largest companies in the world have spent millions building completely redundant WANs or cobbling together a patchwork of network, security and remote access solutions to safely open up traditional network boundaries to partners, contractors and customers," said Alon Cohen Alon Cohen (born in Israel, 1962) is the co-founder of VocalTec Inc. (1989) and the inventor of the Audio Transceiver (U.S. Patent 5,825,771 , 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 Cyber-Ark. "The combination of the Inter-Business Vault and the new Vault Connectors deliver the full performance and connectivity of a WAN with the simplicity and worldwide accessibility of the Web--and at a fraction of the cost of traditional approaches." "In today's global marketplace, the ability for companies to quickly and securely connect and share information with each other can mean the difference between completing a project on time, or running into costly delays," said Jon Oltsik, senior analyst, information security at Enterprise Strategy Group. "Solutions like Cyber-Ark's, that can be implemented instantly with all the security and auditing mechanisms required by businesses today, enable companies to collaborate in a more efficient and cost-effective manner." Inter-Business Server Technology(TM) Cyber-Ark's Inter-Business Server Technology, enables servers to be shared over the Internet between discrete enterprises. This enables the full connectivity of a WAN with the worldwide accessibility of Internet, all while providing the immediate integration with the existing infrastructure of all partners. When combined with Cyber-Ark's patented Vaulting Technology, the result is substantially decreased costs, improved security and enhanced performance when sharing information with business partners and customers. An unmatched spectrum of interfaces, including CIFS, FTP, HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. , SMTP and API/CLI, deliver rapid, smooth integration with the diverse IT infrastructures of partners, subcontractors and customers. Vault Connectors are available immediately. About Cyber-Ark Cyber-Ark Software Inc., is the leader in Vaulting solutions for secure information repositories An information repository is an easy to deploy secondary tier of data storage that can comprise multiple, networked data storage technologies running on diverse operating systems, where data that no longer needs to be in primary storage is protected, classified according to captured and instant, enterprise connections. The Company's Network Vault(R) and Inter-Business Vault(TM) enable truly secure intra- and inter-enterprise communications, and instant wide area networks (WANs) for connecting enterprises with partners, customers and sub-contractors over the Internet - enabling them to exchange information as if they have deployed a shared WAN, but without actually doing so. Cyber-Ark's leading Vaulting applications include Treasury Management Vault, CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. Vault, Source Code Vault, and Password Vault. Today Cyber-Ark enjoys strong customer relationships with more than 100 Global 1000 companies around the world. Founded by a group of leading military security experts and computer engineers, Cyber-Ark Software is privately held and backed by some of the world's most successful venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. , including Jerusalem Venture Partners, Seed Capital Partners (a SOFTBANK Affiliate), JP Morgan/Chase Partners and Vertex Management. The Company is located in Dedham, Mass. and on the World Wide Web at www.cyber-ark.com. Cyber-Ark, Network Vault, Inter-Business Vault and Vaulting Technology are trademarks of Cyber-Ark Software Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved. |
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