ForeScout Technologies Awarded Global Excellence in Intrusion Prevention Award From Info Security Products GuideHonor Further Validates ForeScout's Customers Trust in Industry Leading Intrusion Prevention Technology |
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CUPERTINO, Calif.—June 7, 2006—ForeScout Technologies, a provider of tailored Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for large enterprises, today announced that Info Security Product Guide has named ActiveScout™ as the recipient of the Global Excellence in Intrusion Prevention Customer Trust 2006 Award. ForeScout Technologies provides the industry's only intrusion prevention appliance that instantly stops threats from breaching the perimeter of an organization by identifying malicious sources and blocking them at source, without the requirement of cumbersome signatures.
"Network attackers have been forced to utilize more sophisticated technologies in order to cause damage to today's advanced network infrastructures," said Rick Justice, chief technology editor, Info Security Products Guide published by Silicon Valley Communications. "Customers have come to trust ForeScout Technologies' unique ability to prevent network intrusions based on attackers' proven intent regardless of attack methodology, rather than needing cumbersome signature updates, which often arrive too late." "ForeScout has been a trusted partner in protecting our network from malicious worms and hacker attacks," said Richard Wei, Manager of Network, Systems and Security at The Picture People. "Both ActiveScout and CounterACT are easy to setup and deploy and require virtually no management, maintenance or manual updates. With ForeScout's automated intrusion prevention in place, my staff can focus on the IT activities that enhance our business and not worry constantly about hacking attempts and worm infiltrations." "Within the security industry, trust is crucial because our customers rely on us to keep their networks secure from the most malicious attacks," said Ray Wizbowski, AVP of Marketing. "This award indicates that we continue to maintain that trust and is further validation of our patented intrusion prevention methodology, which has been in production networks for over four years. We are honored to receive this recognition." Recipients of the Info Security Hot Companies award are selected by end-users and prospective customers worldwide who were invited to vote for the products they trust the most when it comes to protecting their digital resources. A special e-copy edition of the Global Excellence guide can be requested by registering at the Info Security Products Guide website. About Info Security Products Guide Awards The Info Security Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including award winning case studies and deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and the best selling products. The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay secured. |
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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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