InfoExpress, the leader in policy and configuration enforcement solutions, today launched the InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program, a new cooperative technology, sales and marketing program created to enhance the security of a wide array of network hardware and software products by integrating them with InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper, the industry-leading policy enforcement technology. InfoExpress also announced four initial alliance partners: Airespace, Inc., BigFix, Inc., iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) and Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR).
Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2004 -- InfoExpress, the leader in policy and configuration enforcement solutions, today launched the InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program, a new cooperative technology, sales and marketing program created to enhance the security of a wide array of network hardware and software products by integrating them with InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper, the industry-leading policy enforcement technology. InfoExpress also announced four initial alliance partners: Airespace, Inc., BigFix, Inc., iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) and Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR).
With policy enforcement emerging as a key component of overall enterprise network security, the InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program supports the growing interest in these types of solutions by leading network infrastructure, network security, remote access, wireless network and other vendors as an effective way to address their customers needs for greater security. The integrated policy enforcement provided by InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper technology gives customers a more efficient and secure way to deploy the latest network technologies, as well as greater flexibility, control and protection for their networks by ensuring that machines connected to a network are in compliance with enterprise security policies before being granted access. The program will include joint development efforts to tightly integrate the InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper technology with partner products, as well as combined sales and marketing activities to promote the joint solutions.
More broad connectivity to the enterprise network is a mixed blessing that can keep IT professionals awake at night worrying about the malicious and unintentional threats that could be introduced by the connected devices," said Todd Nakano, executive vice president for InfoExpress. By integrating our CyberGatekeeper technology with their products, vendors can ensure that their customers are able to deploy these network technologies easily and with peace of mind in knowing that only policy-compliant devices can access their networks."
CyberGatekeeper hardens existing networks by only giving access to compliant systems while keeping potentially dangerous systems out. CyberGatekeeper ensures that all network endpoints are fully scanned and audited against the enterprise security policy. Non-compliant systems are automatically quarantined until remediation brings them into compliance. Unlike endpoint enforcement solutions, CyberGatekeeper restricts access for all non-compliant systems, even those without the agent or client software installed.
This new program helps formalize the technology interfaces of InfoExpress and Juniper Networks, and provides a clear complement to the Juniper Endpoint Defense Initiative," said David Flynn, vice president products, Security Products Group, Juniper Networks. Technical integration enhances the endpoint-defense support in the NetScreen Secure Access SSL VPN appliances, and assures our common customers that both firms are committed to interoperability. Mutual participation in complementary alliances is as important as the technology integration, because customers can deploy the combined solution without the worry of integration headaches and while enjoying the benefits of a best-of-breed solution."
The InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper scan, audit and quarantine technology is a perfect complement to the BigFix Enterprise Suite, our scalable, real-time security configuration management platform," said Gregory Toto, vice president of product management at BigFix. With the BigFix Enterprise Suite and CyberGatekeeper, the enterprise is in full control – based on customer-defined policies, non-compliant computers are either kept off the network, or are automatically remediated without end-user intervention, and smoothly and securely given access. The combined BigFix-InfoExpress solution provides a new level of control and simplicity for enterprises to manage their computers, no matter where and how they connect to the network."
Its no longer enough simply to keep mobile workers connected; enterprises must also secure multiple points of vulnerability in the connection process, from the users device to the corporate network, and the data flow between them," said Jon Russo, vice president of marketing at iPass. Expanding our relationship with InfoExpress to include integration between CyberGatekeeper technology and our Policy Orchestration framework enables a new dimension of trust, giving enterprise customers added confidence that only policy-compliant devices can access their networks."
Wireless clients are not only vulnerable to the same viruses and worms that affect devices on wired LANs, but they are also exposed to additional threats when used in untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots," said Alan Cohen, vice president of marketing and product management at Airespace. By integrating our leading WLAN security capabilities with InfoExpress network access control technology, we are able to provide complete WLAN protection, extending WLAN security from the infrastructure all the way out to the edge."
Equipment manufacturers and software developers interested in joining the InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program should contact InfoExpress Business Development by calling 650-623-0260, or via email at info@infoexpress.com.
About InfoExpress
InfoExpress network security solutions protect enterprise networks and the endpoints connecting to them. The company has provided policy-based network enforcement solutions since 2000. At the core of InfoExpress solutions is CyberGatekeeper, which ensures endpoints are safe and compliant with security policies by performing real-time audits, quarantining and remediation of all network-bound endpoints. Today, hundreds of network security-conscious organizations use InfoExpress technology to secure their networks. InfoExpress products have received numerous awards for their innovation. The privately held company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. For more information, visit www.infoexpress.com.
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