WheelGroup and BTG Announce First Large- Scale Deployment of NetRangerTM Network Security Management System.SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--WheelGroup Corporation, a network security company, and BTG BTG BIT (Built-In Test) Target Generator BTG Bridging the Gap BTG British Technology Group BtG Betreuungsgesetz (Germany) BTG Biomass Technology Group BV BTG Begbies Traynor Group , Inc. (Nasdaq: BTGI) announced a $2.5 million sale of WheelGroup's NetRangerTM Network Security Management System to the U.S. Department of Defense. The sale, to a unit responsible for defensive information warfare Also called "cyberterrorism," it refers to creating havoc by disrupting the computers that manage stock exchanges, power grids, air traffic control and telecommunications. While the term often deals with attacks against a nation, it may also refer to attacks on organizations and the , marks the first large-scale deployment of the NetRanger technology. The NetRangerTM Network Security Management System provides real-time remote intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and response for connections to the Internet, intranets, local and wide area networks. When a NetRanger field sensor detects unauthorized activity from an internal or external source, it automatically cuts off access for that specific user, while continuing to permit other authorized activity on the network. The sensor then sends an alarm and details of the attempted intrusion to a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. NetRanger monitoring system for additional investigation or action. This centralized platform, called the NetRanger Director, can monitor and log inputs from hundreds of field sensors simultaneously. The Director also can remotely change the configurations of the individual field units. "The Department of Defense is at the forefront of the information protection frontier. We are very pleased, therefore, that it has recognized the advanced capabilities of our NetRanger system," said Toney Jennings, President of WheelGroup Corporation. "NetRanger surpasses the capabilities of static computer security systems, such as firewalls. Since it is a commercial-off-the-shelf solution, our client was able to deploy the system quickly and cost-effectively." In addition to providing WheelGroup's products and services to commercial markets, BTG is the exclusive distributor to the U.S. government and to certain state and local governments. BTG's President 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. Ed Bersoff said government agencies have a particular need for NetRanger's security solutions: "Government is responsible for the most important and sensitive information in this country - from classified defense plans and global intelligence to citizens' tax records and real estate files. We are very pleased that our relationship with WheelGroup allows us to offer this essential technology to our many government clients." Bersoff said that in addition to the support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services BTG provides to clients who buy WheelGroup products, the company also offers a full range of Internet/intranet services. He said those range from building commercial Web sites and handling online sales to network security and systems integration. BTG, Inc. provides information technology services and products to government and commercial clients. The company specializes in systems engineering, integration and network systems, Internet/intranet access and services, custom computer manufacturing, and the reselling of computer hardware, software and systems. The company has over 1000 employees and offices in 11 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , and in Europe. Additional information on BTG is available on the Internet at www.btg.com, or by calling 703-556-6518. WheelGroup, founded in 1995, 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 San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. . WheelGroup provides innovative information protection products, operational support, and consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" to business and government organizations concerned with protecting valuable data from fraud or misuse. More information about WheelGroup's security solutions can be obtained from its web page at www.wheelgroup.com or by calling 210-494-3383. -0- A registration statement relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc BTG's securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities law of any such State. CONTACT: BTG, Inc., Vienna Investors: John Graham John Graham, Johnny Graham or Jack Graham may be: In politics and history:
e-mail: investor@btg.com or Editors: Theda Parrish, 703/761-6581 (office) 703-573-8135 (home) e-mail: tparrish@btg.com |
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