ForeScout Technologies Strengthens US Channel with FishNet Security PartnershipPremier Information Security Integrator Identifies ForeScout as Industry Leading Solution for Network Access Control |
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Cupertino, Calif. — May 9, 2006 —ForeScout Technologies, the leader in clientless network access control (NAC) and intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that it has signed a value added reseller (VAR) agreement with FishNet Security, a leading information security solutions provider. FishNet will promote and resell ForeScout's clientless NAC and signatureless IPS solutions to global enterprises, and state, federal and local government markets. A well-established security integrator since 1996, FishNet Security is one of the fastest growing and most profitable information security firms in the United States.
"The network access control market has gained a tremendous amount of momentum," said Gary Fish, president and CEO of FishNet Security. "After an extensive search and exhaustive field testing of network access control solutions, we determined ForeScout's CounterACT was one of the few solutions on the market today that could deliver the scalability, ease-of-use, and robust policy enforcement that our customers are demanding in a NAC solution." ForeScout's NAC appliance, CounterACT, with its built-in signature-less intrusion prevention engine, protects the network upon device connection from any self-propagating malware and "zero-day" worms, while concurrently enforcing business policies for enterprises by transparently granting access to authorized and compliant users. CounterACT integrates seamlessly into existing networks, offers a full range of measured enforcement options for non-compliant and/or unauthorized users, and enforces security policies for all connected devices without the need for a client/agent on the endpoint. "Our customers are looking for an access control solution that will protect their infrastructure from attack and ensure policy compliance of all connected devices without effecting legitimate business activity," said Brandy Peterson, chief technology officer, FishNet Security. "ForeScout's CounterACT meets these needs, and offers the ideal combination of scalability and flexibility, without requiring any infrastructure upgrades, so our customers can more quickly achieve access control." "FishNet has become one of the premier security integrators in the US and has a proven track record of delivering the industries best IT security solutions to their customers," said Gord Boyce, global vice president of sales and marketing for ForeScout. "ForeScout is honored to partner with FishNet as it extends its visionary security leadership to capture the market demand for network access control." About FishNet Security FishNet Security is the nation's most respected security solutions provider. FNS expertise includes information security strategy, continuous risk and application assessment, planning, implementation, management, training and support -- enabling businesses to meet their unique security needs. Since 1996, FNS has offered information security services and products to global enterprises, government agencies, and small-medium sized businesses. For more information about FishNet Security, please visit us at www.fishnetsecurity.com. |
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About ForeScout Technologies, Inc.
ForeScout's clientless network access control (NAC) solutions enable customers to implement and enforce network access policies of both managed and unmanaged devices in both a pre and post connect mode to gain complete control over network security without disrupting end-user productivity. ForeScout's flagship product, CounterACT, combines network access control and signature-less intrusion prevention in a single network appliance that interrogates and enforces controlled access of every device while seamlessly integrating with any existing IT infrastructure. ForeScout's NAC is completely transparent and enables enterprises to tailor enforcement to match the exact level of each policy violation, eliminating disruptions during device interrogation. Today, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies have deployed ForeScout appliances globally controlling access to their networks and resources, defending against hackers and self-propagating malware, and ensuring business continuity. ForeScout's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California. |
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