IT security software distributor Janteknology has announced its appointment as the Australasian partner for Israeli automated vulnerability assessment company Beyond Security Ltd. The new partnership, which will operate under the banner of Beyond Security Australia, marks the launch of the first online, broad-based Australian, automated vulnerability assessment service, and places the new team at the forefront of developments in cost-effective security solutions.
"Increased risks from cyber crime, the emergence of a new era in malicious code, and the discovery of ever more vulnerabilities in existing software, mean that organisations, more than ever, need to have a very clear and ongoing picture of the state of their IT security," says Beyond Security Australia Managing Director Glenn Miller.
"While there has been much comment from security companies and pundits telling organisations to beef up their security, many companies remain at a loss as to what they actually need to do to secure their IT infrastructure."
Automated vulnerability assessment provides organisations with a picture of their vulnerability profile as well as a blueprint on how to comprehensively secure their networks. As such, says Miller, it`s a key first step in securing an organisation`s information systems.
It`s also a way of reducing the cost of ownership of IT security. "Prior to the introduction of this online automated vulnerability assessment service, the process of vulnerability assessment has been very expensive, often costing end-users many thousands of dollars," Miller explains. "Beyond Security Australia`s web-based service, however, requires no hardware or software investment, and no additional resources. A scan can, therefore, be conducted at a fraction of the cost of previous methods."
The service includes a vulnerability scan, which checks for over 1100 known vulnerabilities and is constantly updated as new exploits are discovered. The confidential vulnerability report identifies potential vulnerabilities, both product (like holes in software) and intelligence (which give hackers access to information that helps them break into systems). The report also outlines the risk levels associated with those vulnerabilities and offers advice on simple solutions to secure the vulnerabilities, without promoting any specific vendors` products.
With the current trend towards outsourcing many security services, the automated vulnerability assessment service can also provide end-users with a means of auditing the effectiveness of contracted services.
"As new security holes surface almost daily, performing periodic security checks on networks and hosts that are connected to the Internet is a necessity," said Moti Mimran, Sales and Marketing Manager for Beyond Security Ltd. "While we provide top quality automated security assessment solutions, we rely on our partners to focus on region-specific challenges and provide top-level support to customers. Janteknology is an outstanding addition to our top league partners. Their strong reputation as a specialist security & communications distribution company makes them a perfect partner for Beyond Security."
For Miller, the new partnership is also an exciting development. "It`s long been a concern that, due to high costs, many organisations have found it difficult, if not impossible, to take advantage of many of the security technologies being developed," he says. "In introducing this service into the Australasian marketplace, I believe we are providing a valuable, cost-effective service which will enable any organisation to better manage its IT security risks."
The new online automated vulnerability assessment service will be able to conduct scans on all IP based platforms and specifically Microsoft, UNIX and Novell platforms; it has been designed to cater for any size of organization from enterprise level, right through to the SMME`s. End-users can opt for a one-off scan or a more comprehensive subscription package, which also increases the cost-effectiveness of the service. Subscription customers also receive additional value-added services such as security alerts, access to the latest security information and tools via Beyond Security Ltd`s. support website, www.SecuriTeam.com.
End-users requiring further information are invited to contact Beyond Security Australia on +61 (29) 659 1888.
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Israeli-based Beyond Security Ltd. is a dynamic and innovative security company offering security consulting services, site and network penetration tests, and product security evaluations. The company makes the Internet more secure by revealing security holes and by helping companies find security flaws. Beyond Security enables solution providers to extend their services by offering periodic reports of their hosts` and networks` security. For more information visit Beyond Security`s website at www.beyondsecurity.com.
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