Vernier Networks Surpasses 1,000 Network Access Control (NAC) Customers.Strong Customer Adoption Highlights Market Shift Towards a Network-Based and In-Line Approach to Network Access Control MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- 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 today announced that it has surpassed the 1,000 customer shipment of its award-winning EdgeWall Network Access Control (NAC See network access control. ) solution. Vernier added customers across all market verticals and continues to leverage an extensive customer roster that are now expanding deployments enterprise-wide as NAC becomes a top priority for IT organizations. "This announcement from Vernier is just another indicator that organizations are deploying intelligent network security solutions," said Eric Ogren, analyst for Enterprise Strategy Group. "Organizations are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. NAC enforcement appliances that can identify and authorize To empower another with the legal right to perform an action. The Constitution authorizes Congress to regulate interstate commerce. authorize v. to officially empower someone to act. (See: authority) users, validate that they are in compliance, grant them access to specific resources and continually inspect traffic to ensure policy compliance. Without continuous monitoring and notification that an endpoint has entered an unhealthy state, IT departments are lulled into thinking that everything is ok, when in fact they should be taking active countermeasures That form of military science that, by the employment of devices and/or techniques, has as its objective the impairment of the operational effectiveness of enemy activity. See also electronic warfare. to keep the business running." "Network Access Control is an important security component of our laptop program: preventing unauthorized access to wireless network resources, policy compliance, and the reduction of threats of spyware Software that sends information about your Web surfing habits to its Web site. Often quickly installed in your computer in combination with a free download you selected from the Web, spyware transmits information in the background as you move around the Web. , worms and viruses introduced by student laptops," said Jack Madderra, Network Manager, Touro University While sponsored by a Jewish organization, Touro University, Mare Island has students and faculty from many religious backgrounds. The Judaic values of commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are expressed and encouraged, regardless of faith. - California an existing Vernier Networks customer. The strong customer adoption of the Vernier Networks EdgeWall solution is an endorsement of Vernier's approach to Network Access Control. This approach leverages an in-line and network-based solution for NAC to address all stages of the NAC lifecycle. The Vernier solution authenticates, validates and authorizes compliant endpoints, quarantines and remediates infected in·fect tr.v. in·fect·ed, in·fect·ing, in·fects 1. To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent. 2. To communicate a pathogen or disease to. 3. To invade and produce infection in. devices and continuously inspects traffic for policy compliance. The Vernier Networks approach also works seamlessly with existing networks without requiring expensive switch upgrades, hard-to-manage desktop software or third party switches for enforcement. "With more than five years of experience in shipping NAC solutions, we feel that Vernier Networks is in an excellent position to extend its market leadership," said Simon Khalaf, chief executive officer of Vernier Networks. "We were able to rise above the NAC noise level by delivering a comprehensive and scalable NAC solution that is ready for immediate deployment in the largest and most demanding networks." About EdgeWall Purpose-built from the ground up for the most demanding enterprise network environments, the Vernier EdgeWall is the first Network Access Control product to deliver wire-speed authenticated au·then·ti·cate tr.v. au·then·ti·cat·ed, au·then·ti·cat·ing, au·then·ti·cates To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine: a specialist who authenticated the antique samovar. and validated access to all users throughout the network, and then inspect and protect user traffic from security threats and malicious behavior with a fully integrated Inspection engine. About Vernier Networks Vernier Networks delivers the industry's leading Network Access Control products that are designed to ensure network compliance. The award-winning EdgeWall product line authenticates, validates and authorizes compliant endpoints, quarantines and remediates infected devices and continuously inspects traffic for policy compliance. Vernier's products are deployed at over a thousand enterprises, higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. institutions, healthcare organizations and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., with sales operations and channel partners worldwide, Vernier can be found on the web at www.verniernetworks.com. [c] 2006 Vernier Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Vernier Networks and the Vernier logo are trademarks of Vernier Networks, Inc. |
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