Mirage Endpoint Control Secures Lifesaving Data at Bangladesh Research Center.

ICDDR,B Selects Mirage Networks to Protect Its Network

AUSTIN, Texas -- Mirage Networks(R), Inc., developers of award-winning Network Access Control (NAC) technology, announced today that the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) has chosen Mirage Endpoint Control to secure its research center network.

Dehydration and diarrhea are the cause of one-third of the deaths in Bangladesh annually and 3 million deaths worldwide each year. Well known for developing Oral Re-hydration Solution (ORS), ICDDR,B is recognized as an innovator and a problem solver, specializing in the development of cost-effective lifesaving solutions - solutions, that are simple, acceptable and affordable, and which give hope of a better future to the poorest people living in Bangladesh.

"As a global research center focused on saving lives, it's critical that our state-of-the-art computing and communications facilities remain up and running and that valuable research data is protected from unknown, infected or out-of-policy devices," said Farhad Hussain, head of the Computer Information Services Unit at ICDDR,B.

The Mirage approach to endpoint control monitors network users both before and after they attempt to log onto the network, combining pre-admission policy checks with post-admission behavioral monitoring. The process constitutes a comprehensive, full-cycle NAC solution.

"We are extremely proud to have our NAC solution deployed in ICDDR,B," said Greg Stock, executive vice president of worldwide operations for Mirage Networks. "Mirage Networks' proven ability to secure and protect the mission-critical network will not only help the Centre protect its vital research, but will also help ensure that the organization remains operational in order to rapidly develop and disseminate effective health and population solutions to the world."

About ICDDR,B

ICDDR,B, the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, is an international health research institution located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. With the changing trend in the world scenario in health and population over the years, ICDDR,B has expanded its activities to address some of the most critical global health needs. In collaboration with partners from academic and research institutions throughout the world, the Centre conducts research, training and extension activities. ICDDR,B has a mix of approximately 1,100 national and international staff, including public health scientists, laboratory scientists, clinicians, nutritionists, epidemiologists, demographers, social and behavioral scientists, IT professionals, and experts in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, vaccine sciences, etc. Since 1978, the Centre has shared its knowledge and techniques by training more than 20,000 health professionals from over 78 countries of the world. ICDDR,B's activities are supported by about 55 donor countries and organizations, including the Government of Bangladesh, UN specialized agencies, foundations, universities, research institutes and private sector organizations and companies. The Centre is governed by a distinguished multinational Board of Trustees comprising 17 members from all over the world. http://202.136.7.26/

About Mirage Networks

Mirage Networks, Inc. is the leading provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including both pre- and post admission security. The company's patented technology gives organizations control over unknown, out-of-policy, and infected devices resulting in increased network uptime, policy compliance and reduced operational costs. Mirage's NAC appliances work in all network environments, deploy out-of-band and require neither signatures nor agents to enforce policies and terminate Zero-Day threats. Based in Austin, Texas, Mirage Networks' Endpoint Control is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more at http://www.miragenetworks.com.

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