XOXO Cisco Enhances Managed Security Services Initiative Announces Addition of
New Providers Underscoring Increasing Demand for Managed Security and VPN
Services; New Cisco Powered Network Managed Security Services Designation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 6, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Continuing to expand its
market leadership by delivering security and virtual private network (VPN)
solutions for real-world business demands, Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced
the addition of 11 new providers, and expansion of existing provider offerings
for its Managed Security Services Initiative. Today's announcement demonstrates
the growing customer demand for Cisco-preferred managed security and VPN
solutions.
Cisco today announced the addition of the following new providers to its Managed
Security Services Initiative: AT&T; Broadwing; Cervalis; EXENET; Inflow, Inc.;
SBC Communications, Inc.; Sprint; Ubizen; Unisys; Veritect; and XO
Communications.
The following providers have expanded their existing Cisco-based security and
VPN offerings: Counterpane Internet Security, Inc.; Exodus Communications, Inc.;
NetSolve; and Riptech, Inc.
Each of these companies represents at least one of the major managed service
types including managed firewall, managed Intrusion Detection System (IDS),
remote access and site-to-site VPN services.
Also being announced today is the extension of the Cisco Powered Network Managed
Security Services (CPN-MSS) designation for CPE-based remote access and
site-to-site VPN solution providers. This extension reinforces the growing
business and market need for industry-leading outsourced security and VPN
solutions.
"Our research shows increasing demand for managed VPN and security services
across all types of organizations," said Jeff Wilson, executive director,
Infonetics Research, Inc. "Cisco's Managed Security Services Initiative enables
providers to deliver managed solutions to many types of customers using their
broad VPN and security product portfolio."
Significant Benefits for Customers Outsourcing Security and VPN
Services
Businesses deploying security and VPN services through a Cisco-preferred managed
security service provider (MSSP) can compete in the Internet economy by securely
scaling their e-Business initiatives. Cisco-preferred MSSP customers utilize
industry-leading firewall, IDS, and VPN solutions that are part of the SAFE
blueprint, a flexible, dynamic blueprint for security and VPN networks, based on
Cisco AVVID -- the Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data. By
outsourcing one or more of these mission critical security services, businesses
can reduce their overall infrastructure investment and focus their IT resources
on areas that fit existing skill sets.
Managed Security Services Initiative
Introduced this past spring, the Cisco Managed Security Services Initiative is
comprised of programs designed to guide customers to qualified, best-in-class
service providers for outsourced firewall, intrusion detection system (IDS),
remote access and site-to-site VPN services. Included as part of this initiative
is the Cisco Powered Network Managed Security Services (CPN-MSS) designation,
recognizing key infrastructure providers offering managed security services
based on Cisco's market-leading security and VPN products. Also part of this
initiative are AVVID Partner Program security services members, delivering
managed Cisco-based security and VPN services.
"Cisco is committed to providing customers with a wide array of choices to meet
today's business security and VPN needs," said Dan Hession, director of
marketing in Cisco's Internet Switching and Services Technology Group.
"Partnering with industry-leading managed service providers to offer customers
Cisco-based comprehensive security and VPN solutions demonstrates this
commitment."
More Information
To find more information on the Cisco Managed Security Services Initiative,
please visit cisco.com. For more information about
the Cisco Powered Network, Managed Security Services Designation visit
cisco.com. For the Cisco AVVID Partner Program visit
cisco.com.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the
Internet.
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owners.
CONTACT: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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