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Recourse Technologies Releases ManTrap 1.5 Security Software; Latest Release Improves Deception Effectiveness.


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PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California
Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries.
, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000

Recourse Technologies, Inc., an emerging leader in 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.
, today announced the newest release of its ManTrap man·trap  
n.
1. A trap set to catch trespassers or poachers.

2. Slang A woman considered dangerously seductive and scheming.

Noun 1.
(TM) software, the first application that enables organizations to trap intruders and control attacks.

The latest release of ManTrap includes powerful improvements, such as a more robust "cage" for trapping hackers and enhanced email content for the decoy DECOY. A pond used for the breeding and maintenance of water-fowl. 11 Mod. 74, 130; S. C. 3 Salk. 9; Holt, 14 11 East, 571. . This release is also available for the first time in a separate international version for worldwide deployment complying with US encryption export requirements.

By complying with the US government export requirements, ManTrap 1.5 is now available for customers worldwide. "Worldwide commercial availability of strong covert security applications is fast becoming a necessity to ensure network security as unauthorized access by outsiders and insiders continues to rise," stated Frank Huerta, 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.  and President of Recourse Technologies.

The ManTrap software allows customers to:
--   Trap hackers inside a "cage" based on a real operating system,
     providing a containment environment that is indistinguishable
     from the real environment.

--   Observe hackers' actions and methods, and collect data on the
     attacker for use in track-back or prosecution.

--   Gain time to respond to the attack and make security
     modifications.


ManTrap software addresses serious security needs for companies that rely on the Internet and enterprise networks to conduct business. Security technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection See IDS and IPS.  products protect network resources, but when a break-in occurs, companies increasingly want to be able to respond to attacks and apprehend intruders. Recourse addresses this need with its covert security products.

"ManTrap allows us to keep an eye on to watch.
- Shak.

See also: Eye
 the actions and techniques of intruders so that we can make needed security policy enhancements and actually address more serious intrusions," said Leroy Lacy, Senior Director of Risk Management at Exodus Communications Exodus Communications was a high-flying internet hosting and service provider to dot-com businesses that went broke along with their customers. Exodus inception
Exodus was founded in 1992 as Fouress, Inc., and reincorporated in 1994 to Exodus Communications.
. Exodus has utilized ManTrap for several months now.

Pricing and Availability

ManTrap 1.5 will be available for purchase by the end of January. In the US, pricing for ManTrap 1.5 begins at $3,495, per server. To place an order or to speak with a member of the sales team about the product, call 877/786-9633.

About Recourse Technologies, Inc.

Recourse Technologies builds products to trap and track hackers. The company provides covert security software that enables businesses on the Internet to contain, control and track malicious computer attacks. Recourse Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto.

For more information, please visit the Web site at http://www.recourse.com or contact Recourse Technologies by email or phone: info@recourse.com; 877/786-9633.
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