GRIC Communications Teams With Industry Leader Internet Security Systems to Integrate Remote End Point Security Solution for Mobile Workers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2002 GRIC GRIC Global Reach Internet Connection GRIC Government Relations Institute of Canada (industry association) Adds Personal Firewall, Intrusion Detection See IDS and IPS. and Remote Management Capabilities to Provide Enhanced Security for Global Remote Access GRIC Communications (Nasdaq:GRIC), a leading provider of Internet-based mobile office communications services, today announced its remote end point security (REPS) solution, which protects remote PCs and provides centralized management of remote security policies. GRIC Communications selected industry leader 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. Systems' (ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ) (Nasdaq:ISSX ISSX Internet Security Systems Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ), RealSecure(R) Desktop Protector (formerly known as BlackICE(TM) Agent for Workstations) to provide end user intrusion detection and firewall services, and RealSecure ICEcap(R) Manager to provision access and monitor activity. When used in conjunction with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. connection, GRIC's new REPS solution protects corporate assets from attack or misuse through advanced detection, blocking and encryption. RealSecure Desktop Protector performs real-time intrusion protection against malicious activity by analyzing network transactions on critical servers, desktops and network segments, including VPN connections. A combined firewall and intrusion detection (IDS) engine, RealSecure Desktop Protector automatically and unobtrusively blocks improper activity and passes that information to the ICEcap central management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. for further analysis. Centralized event reporting in RealSecure(R) SiteProtector(TM) integrates events from RealSecure Network, Server and Desktop systems, including events from ICEcap Manager. RealSecure Desktop Protector protects remote and mobile workers, as well as access points inside the network perimeter, with automatic synchronization for remote clients, and is easily deployed and configured from across the network. "One of the greatest challenges facing corporations today is ensuring the security of their networks as well as every end-point PC, especially the highly susceptible remote PCs," said Mark Winther, Group Vice President, Worldwide Telecommunications for IDC. "With the integration of personal firewall, intrusion detection and auto-session teardown tear·down n. 1. The act or process of taking apart or demolishing. 2. also tear-down A building that is to be torn down and replaced with another, often larger building. functionality, GRIC Communications is providing a robust security solution for its extensive remote network." GRIC's Remote End-Point Security customers will be able to select one of four predefined security policies, or they may define their own policies to correspond to existing network protection policies. GRIC's predefined policies are Trusting, Cautious, Nervous and Paranoid, which provide increasing levels of security from allowing all Internet protocols Refers to all the standards that keep the Internet running. The foundation protocol is TCP/IP, which provides the basic communications mechanism as well as ways to copy files (FTP) and send e-mail (SMTP). and requests to complete restriction of all network services. Additional configurable options include setting severity threshold, automated system response when attacks are identified, alarm or alerts notifying the enterprise or network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. of intrusions and basic account management capabilities. "GRIC Communications provides an extensive global network of wired and wireless access points for remote workers. With the integration of RealSecure Desktop Protector and its centralized management capabilities, GRIC relieves the burden of complex security management and ensures that IT departments have the insight and control they need to maintain the protection of their mobile workforce," said Dan Nadir, director of protection solutions for Internet Security Systems. "Together, Internet Security Systems and GRIC Communications will deliver a powerful, combined remote network protection solution to allow enterprises to realize all the benefits of a highly mobile workforce with peace of mind." The latest version of GRICdial 3.3 integrates support for the Nortel Networks (Nortel Networks Limited, Brampton, Ontario, www.nortelnetworks.com) A world leader in telecommunications products, which includes switching, wireless and broadband systems for service providers and carriers, telephones and systems for residential and business users, computer telephony Extranet Access client Software for Windows from Nortel that provides the client side of a virtual private network (VPN). , which is used with Nortel Network's market leading Contivity/a VPN Switch solutions. GRIC also offers customized integration of the VPN client with GRICdial, and can incorporate instructions for one-click launch of VPN ensuring that all communication between the remote worker and the corporate network is secure. "Remote workers require an inconspicuous in·con·spic·u·ous adj. Not readily noticeable. in  con·spic solution that
protects their PC whether they access their networks using a dial-up or
broadband wireless See wireless broadband. connection and CIOs want to be able to provision
access according to according toprep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. changing business needs," said Bharat Dave, president and COO of GRIC Communications. "By adding Internet Security Systems' RealSecure Desktop Protector and centralized management capabilities to our suite of mobile office solutions we are able to offer industry-leading protection that is easy to use and manage. Reliability and security together with ease of use makes the GRIC solution is very compelling for major corporate customers and reinforces GRIC's industry-leading position as a provider of mobile office communications services." The GRIC client already is compatible with every major VPN on the market. However by incorporating direct support for the Nortel Networks VPN and RealSecure Desktop Protector, future versions of the GRIC client will be able to completely control a remote user's secure access to corporate resources. The access client will be able to: -- check for the presence of the Nortel VPN client and the Internet Security Systems' RealSecure Desktop Protector -- launch the applications at the appropriate time -- pass the user login and password to the VPN client -- monitor both the firewall and the VPN tunnel during the user's Internet session -- immediately drop the user's connection to the Internet if the VPN tunnel is brought down or the firewall disabled About Internet Security Systems Founded in 1994, Internet Security Systems (ISS) is a pioneer and world leader in software and services that protect critical information assets from an ever-changing spectrum of threats and misuse. Internet Security Systems' solutions dynamically detect, prevent and respond to threats, making Internet Security Systems the trusted security provider for more than 9,000 corporate customers. These include 49 of the Fortune 50, the top 10 largest U.S. securities firms, 10 of the world's largest telecommunications companies and major agencies and departments within U.S. local, state and federal governments. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Internet Security Systems has additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 888/901-7477. About GRIC Communications, Inc. GRIC Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Internet-based mobile office communications services for ISPs, communications providers and enterprise customers, combines state-of-the-art technology with a managed global GRIC Alliance Network(TM) of more than 300 top-tier service providers. GRIC provides services for the Global 1000 in more than 150 countries and enables remote Internet access See how to access the Internet. through more than 17,000 dialing locations. A founding member and vice-chair of the WECA See Wi-Fi Alliance. sub-committee Wireless Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. roaming (WISPr), GRIC continues to pioneer roaming and remote Internet access via Wi-Fi, and provides its customers the ability to take advantage of broadband access points such as wireless hotspots using its leading mobile office communications solutions. This news release may include "forward-looking" statements, including projections about our business, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For example, statements in the future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time of the release and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations as a result of numerous factors, including unforeseen issues as customers integrate the joint product offering into their operations, and the emergence of competing secure access technologies and protocols. These and other risks and uncertainties associated with our business are detailed in our most recent reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. on file with the SEC and available through www.sec.gov. /a Nortel Networks and Contivity are trademarks of Nortel Networks. Note to Editors: GRIC, GRICtraveler, GRIC Alliance Network, and the GRIC logo are trademarks of GRIC Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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