RSA SecurID(R) Two-Factor Authentication Combined With Tamper-Resistant
Reports Delivers Third-Party Certification of Network Security
RSA Conference, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys(TM), Inc.,
the market leader of on-demand Network Security Audits and Vulnerability
Management, today introduced additional reporting and security controls within
its QualysGuard(R) Web service to help companies implement security best
practices, meet regulatory compliance requirements, and protect against
today's new breed of rapidly propagating viruses and worms such as the recent
MyDoom attacks.
With the addition of a two-factor authentication system powered by RSA
SecurID(R), the QualysGuard Web service now offers enterprises an added layer
of security to authenticate users and control access to encrypted third-party
audit reports, as required by regulatory mandates. These reports are delivered
in HTML, XML, and now available in Adobe(R) PDF formats. New report templates
also give organizations the ability to manage the most critical
vulnerabilities as identified by Qualys' RV10 (Real-Time Top Ten
Vulnerabilities) index, a dynamic list of the most critical and prevalent
security vulnerabilities, based on aggregate data from thousands of network
scans.
"From an information security standpoint, formal network security auditing
is critical not only for protecting our networks against fast-moving worms and
viruses, but also for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Most companies will
quickly realize this as they develop their own set of guidelines," said Daniel
Klinger, Information Security Executive at Hershey Foods. "We have implemented
a set of primary controls at Hershey to achieve Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and
QualysGuard, with its secure, comprehensive reports, serves as one of our
fundamental processes."
Legislation, regulation and increased liability are mandating the
protection of data throughout the organization, notes Michael Rasmussen of
Forrester Research. He adds in his December 18, 2003 report "IT Trends 2004:
Operating System Security" that organizations can no longer afford to ignore
security on internal systems and they face significant liability and
repercussions when sensitive and personal information is accessed as a result
of a security breach.
Current security regulations require organizations to provide continuous
certification that network assets are adequately protected against worms and
viruses. As a Web service, QualysGuard automates the auditing and risk
management process and helps companies implement a compliance process from a
trusted third-party source.
Unlike software-based vulnerability management solutions that require
significant installation and maintenance, Qualys' Web service enables
companies to quickly and easily audit large, distributed networks on a
continuous basis. The service provides a secure, unalterable audit trail that
records the discovery, management and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
About QualysGuard
The QualysGuard Web Service automates Network Security Audits and
Vulnerability Management ensuring the security of information networks. With
the highest degree of accuracy, data integrity, scalability, and ease of use,
QualysGuard is available in a variety of packages designed to meet the
specific needs of enterprises, SMBs, consultants, or managed service
providers.
About Qualys
Qualys is the market-leading Web Service Provider offering on-demand
Network Security Audits and Vulnerability Management. Qualys enables large and
small organizations to manage security from an attacker's perspective and fix
real-world weaknesses before they are exploited. Qualys' Web services are used
simultaneously by executives and technicians to measure security
effectiveness, enforce security policy, and comply with regulations. Thousands
of customers rely on Qualys, including Hershey Foods, Hewlett Packard, and The
Thomson Corporation. Qualys is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California,
with global offices in France, Germany and the U.K. For more information about
Qualys, please visit: http://www.qualys.com.
NOTE: QualysGuard is a registered trademark of Qualys, Inc. Qualys and
the Qualys logo are trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Qualys Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.qualys.com
CONTACT:
Rich Brazeau, Director of Marketing of Qualys
Inc., +1-650-801-6100; or Megan Lamb, Partner of Merritt Group,
+1-703-556-6822, for Qualys Inc.
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