Imperva to Supply Atos Euronext Market Solutions with SecureSphere Web Application Firewall to Protect Online Trading Application.FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON -- Imperva([R]), the global leader in data security and compliance solutions for the data center, today announced that Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS AEMS Asian Educational Media Service AEMS Aircraft Engine Management System AEMS Agricultural Environmental Management Services (Oklahoma) AEMS Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor AEMS Automated Energy Management System ), the leading global provider of technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses, banks, and intermediaries, has selected the SecureSphere[TM] Web Application Firewall to protect its Internet-based trading platform from being compromised. AEMS chose SecureSphere after a thorough review of leading web application firewall products. AEMS manages the derivative trade registration system for Euronext.liffe's Bclear OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). service -- a system delivered over the Internet to Euronext.liffe's brokerage firm customers. SecureSphere protects this business critical application from attack and unauthorized access. AEMS selected SecureSphere for its unique ability to inspect SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. encrypted traffic, automatically create security policies by profiling application behavior, and impose no changes to the existing data center infrastructure. Mamal Torfeh, Head of Global 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 , AEMS said: "Our primary concern at AEMS is our clients, so we are continually reviewing our solutions to ensure we are working with the best suppliers in terms of reliability, security, and price performance. After a thorough review, SecureSphere emerged as a clear leader. SecureSphere is able to transparently protect our derivatives trading platform from internet attacks with out degrading TO DEGRADE, DEGRADING. To, sink or lower a person in the estimation of the public. 2. As a man's character is of great importance to him, and it is his interest to retain the good opinion of all mankind, when he is a witness, he cannot be compelled to disclose application response times. Moreover, Imperva impressed us with superior technical support throughout the evaluation and deployment process." "Bclear is one of Euronext.liffe's key operational systems for trade registration of equity wholesale derivatives," said Shlomo Kramer, founder 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 Imperva. "AEMS' decision to deploy SecureSphere to secure this core business application for their client is a powerful validation of the superiority of our technology and the fact that it imposes zero impact on the performance of production systems." About SecureSphere The award-winning Imperva SecureSphere[R] products deliver practical solutions to protect sensitive data in the databases, Web applications, and Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. that support business critical systems. SecureSphere assesses, monitors, and audits all access to an organization's databases, and tracks and controls user activity through Web applications and Web services. With SecureSphere, organizations have an automated, proven means to achieve and document regulatory compliance. SecureSphere uniquely saves time and IT resources by operating transparently with no changes to existing infrastructure and dynamically, requiring no manual tuning. About Imperva Imperva is the global leader in data security and compliance solutions for the data center. The company's SecureSphere database and web application appliances are deployed in leading financial, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and government organizations around the globe. Founded over four years ago, Imperva is a solid, privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with growing revenues and backing from Accel Partners, Greylock Partners, US Venture Partners, and Venrock Associates. For more information, visit www.imperva.com. About Atos Euronext Market Solutions AEMS is the leading global provider of technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses, banks, and intermediaries. To best serve clients, AEMS is organised around the three key stages of the trading process: Exchange, Capital Markets and Clearing & Settlement. The Global Managed Services (GMS GMS Greater Mekong Subregion GMS Global Mobile (Communications) System GMS Guild Management System GMS General Medical Services GMS Global Management System (Sonicwall) GMS GroupWise Mobile Server ) division provides continuous client support and manages the Global Network. AEMS currently employs approximately 1,300 industry experts around the world and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For more information, please visit www.aems.net. Imperva and SecureSphere are trademarks of Imperva, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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