CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeScout Technologies, the
leading provider of clientless Network Access Control (NAC), policy
enforcement and intrusion prevention solutions, announced today that Pulte
Homes Mexico, one of the largest homebuilder companies in Mexico, has deployed
ForeScout's CounterACT network security appliances to protect against
self-propagating malware and hackers.
Pulte Homes Mexico has added several CounterACT appliances to its existing
ActiveScout implementation. CounterACT provides automated protection for the
interior of the network, while ActiveScout guards the network perimeter. In
addition to the Network Access Control (NAC) functionality, ForeScout's
appliances automatically detect and block malicious traffic without affecting
legitimate data flows. Since the deployment of CounterACT, Pulte Homes Mexico
has been able to reclaim a significant amount of lost bandwidth by instantly
detecting and stopping unwanted traffic. Additionally, during a worm outbreak,
CounterACT detected and contained the threat in real-time, ensuring network
availability and business continuity.
"As an existing ActiveScout user we were familiar with the benefits of
ForeScout's appliances, so adding CounterACT to our network security
infrastructure was a 'no-brainer,'" said Jose Nunez, IT Director at Pulte
Homes Mexico. "ForeScout's appliances accurately detect unknown threats,
automatically stop attacking sources in real-time, and do not rely on
signatures or manual updates. During outbreaks, our network was bogged down by
unwanted traffic from worms and malware. With Counteract installed, the
network continues to be operational even though an outbreak is taking place."
"We are pleased to be a part of Pulte Homes Mexico security infrastructure
to protect its dispersed enterprise network from self-propagating malware and
hackers," said Ray Wizbowski, Director of Business Development at ForeScout
Technologies. "ForeScout provides an unparalleled level of network protection,
which is why 100 percent of our customers trust their appliances in full
automatic-block mode. We are proud to continue providing comprehensive network
protection and ensuring business continuity without the usual TCO associated
with systems that require monitoring and manual updates."
ForeScout recently released CounterACT 5.0, which integrates granular
network policy enforcement with malware blocking and vulnerability
assessment/mitigation technology. CounterACT delivers an integrated security
platform enabling network administrators to define and enforce granular access
policies for all endpoints in conjunction with existing network elements.
CounterACT provides a cost effective, flexible solution for delivering
complete policy enforcement and intrusion prevention without the need for
network infrastructure overhauls.
About Pulte Homes Mexico
Pulte Homes Mexico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pulte Homes, Inc. It is
based in Mexico City with operations in 11 markets and 8 states throughout the
country. In 2004, the company closed nearly 8,000 domestic home sales and
generated revenues of over $200 million dollars, making it one of the top
seven homebuilders in Mexico. During its 11-year history in that country, the
company has constructed more than 50,000 homes. In 2002, it was awarded the
National Home Award from the President of Mexico for introducing energy
reducing and environmentally sound technologies in its homes. In 2004, the
company received a special mention in the same category of this prestigious
award. That same year Pulte Homes Mexico was also awarded with a special
recognition in the "Sustainable Home" category within the CEMEX Awards 2004.
During 2005 Pulte Homes Mexico received a special mention in the 2005 National
Home Award and won the 2005 CEMEX Award. More information can be found at
http://www.pulte.com.mx.
About ForeScout Technologies, Inc.
ForeScout's network security platform combines clientless network access
control (NAC) and policy enforcement, Intelligent Intrusion Prevention(TM),
and vulnerability assessment in an enterprise-class security appliance.
ForeScout offers real-time automated protection against self-propagating
malware and malicious hacker attacks for a defense-in-depth strategy that
ensures network availability and business continuity. ForeScout's customers
include a wide range of Fortune 1000 corporations and government agencies.
ForeScout's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California. More
information can be found at http://www.forescout.com.
SOURCE ForeScout Technologies
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CONTACT:
Ray Wizbowski of ForeScout Technologies,
Inc., +1-408-213-3191
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