Vernier Networks Selects PatchLink Patch Management Capabilities for its New Adaptive Security Platform.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Combined Solution Enables Enterprises To Fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. Trusted Network Admission and Assure Business Continuity Vernier vernier (vûr`nēr), auxiliary scale, either straight or an arc of a circle, designed to slide along a fixed scale. Its unit divisions, usually smaller than those on the fixed scale, permit a far more precise reading. Networks(R) today announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with PatchLink(TM) Corporation that will result in the integration of Vernier's Adaptive Security Platform (ASP) with PatchLink's patch management The installation of patches from a software vendor onto an organization's computers. Patching thousands of PCs and servers is a major issue. A patch should be applied to test machines first before deployment, and the testing environments must represent all the users' PCs with their unique capabilities. By utilizing PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM) APIs, Vernier's ASP enables organizations to enforce its Trusted Network Admission and prevent devices with known vulnerabilities A bug in software that has been identified. It typically refers to bugs that have been used for malicious purposes. For example, bugs in Web server, Web browser and e-mail client software are widely exploited by attackers. from entering networks and infecting others. As a result, IT professionals will be assured business continuity, providing tremendous organizational savings by eliminating downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. . "Combining PatchLink technologies with Vernier Networks' Adaptive Security Platform gives organizations an excellent end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for creating a trusted network by mitigating the risks from worms and viruses," said PatchLink 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. Sean Moshir. Vernier's ASP is an integrated security solution that provides five layers of protection from Trusted Network Design, Trusted Network Admission, Trusted Network Defense, Trusted Network Outbreak Management and Trusted Network Remediation. These layers reduce the possibility of an attack, and if an attack occurs, resolve the attack immediately while adapting policy to prevent future threats to the network. PatchLink's patch and vulnerability management solution, PATCHLINK UPDATE, scans devices for security holes and closes them. PATCHLINK UPDATE supports all major operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and vendor applications. PATCHLINK UPDATE works quickly, accurately and safely to ensure servers, desktops, and laptops are patched correctly and completely, providing a high level of platform security and availability. The combination of PatchLink and Vernier gives organizations the ability to significantly reduce the probability of attacks by enforcing corporate-wide policies to patch machines before they get the chance to be exploited on the network, infect infect /in·fect/ (in-fekt´) 1. to invade and produce infection in. 2. to transmit a pathogen or disease to. in·fect v. 1. others, and disrupt traffic. "PatchLink is the obvious choice for the Trusted Network Admission layer of our overall Adaptive Security Platform. Integrating best-of-breed solutions to address a very important segment of the security market is a clear differentiator for our combined offering," said Simon Khalaf, president and CEO of Vernier Networks. About PatchLink Corporation Consistently ranked by industry experts as the proven leader in patch management, PatchLink Corporation (www.patchlink.com) celebrates enterprise security success since 1991. With a strong reputation for providing the IT community with unparalleled network and security management software products, today PatchLink's software is installed on millions of nodes worldwide. PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM) is the company's security-centric, cross-platform patch and vulnerability management software product. Through automatic and accurate detection of patch-related vulnerabilities, PATCHLINK UPDATE provides efficient and flexible remediation according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. company policies and baselines across all enterprise platforms and boundaries. About Vernier Networks Vernier Networks offers the industry's first adaptive security products for wired and wireless networks that enable enterprises to assure business continuity. Vernier's Adaptive Security Platform (ASP) proactively protects enterprise networks from increasingly complex attacks, actively resolves intrusions, while continually adapting network security policy to protect against future threats. Vernier's proven security solutions operate today in thousands of networks for hundreds of customer worldwide, and have received numerous awards including InfoWorld's 2004 Technology of the Year Award and the 2003 Product of the Year Award from Network Magazine. Vernier is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. and can be found on the Web at www.verniernetworks.com. Vernier Networks and the Vernier logo are trademarks of Vernier Networks Inc. |
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