Local Harris distributor IDXOnline, a provider of network security solutions, has announced that the new version of STAT Scanner Professional Edition now searches for more than 3 000 individual computer vulnerabilities, among the highest number in the industry.
IDXOnline Enterprise Solutions business manager Bruce Bean says STAT Scanner includes solution information for each vulnerability listed in its database, ensuring the highest possible level of protection for its customers.
"STAT Scanner, a vulnerability assessment tool that finds vulnerabilities in multiple computer operating platforms and applications, provides remediation actions and repairs a large percentage of vulnerabilities automatically. The product also offers extensive reports that range from high-level consolidated management overviews to detailed reports used by network administrators," he says.
STAT Scanner protects the Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003, Sun Solaris, HP-UX and popular Linux operating platforms, HP printers and Cisco routers. It incorporates vulnerabilities from the Federal Computer Incident Response Centre (FedCIRC) vulnerability catalogue, the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) list, the US Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisories Centre (CIAC) bulletins, the SANS Top 20 Internet Security Vulnerabilities list, the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) advisories list, as well as the Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) issued by the Department of Defence and all branches of the US military.
STAT Scanner is the first vulnerability scanner to be granted Common Criteria (CC) certification. This certification enables STAT Scanner to comply with the US National Information Assurance Acquisition Policy, or NSTISSP No 11, which requires security product vendors to undergo rigorous testing and analysis to ensure their products meet strict guidelines and will not compromise national security.
"CC certification underscores Harris Corporation`s commitment to provide the US federal government with the most reliable network security tools industry has to offer in order to implement its homeland security initiatives," Bean explains. "STAT Scanner is also undergoing assurance continuity to ensure that the certification is maintained throughout the product`s lifecycle."
The STAT product line provides network security solutions backed by decades of expertise in information security. STAT vulnerability management products offer proactive protection of information and computer networks from hackers, viruses and other threats.
"The Harris Corporation has been protecting the US government for over 25 years," Bean comments. "IDXOnline is pleased to be able to bring the Harris STAT products to the South African market. We believe they offer tremendous value to high-assurance environments such as those used in national security and financial institutions."
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IDXOnline, established in October 2001 by David Bean (formerly trading as Integrity Solution Providers since 1995), is a software solutions company focusing on the provision of products and services to the industrial, telecommunications and financial industries. We have a broad range of core skills related to real-time systems, process automation, industrial communications, IT security, performance improvement, system integration and custom development.
IDXOnline actively fosters long-term relationships with its clients and is always seeking to create an environment of mutual trust and integrity that allows it to "team up with" its clients such that there is the necessary transfer of technology and sense of ownership with objectives being set and met by joint determination. This has resulted in the company establishing an impressive track record over the years in dealing with a number of blue chip clients and market leaders across a wide spectrum of industries.
In order to enhance its overall offering, IDXOnline has selected certain best of breed products aimed at the various industries that it services.
Headed by David Bean, IDXOnline Industrial Solutions represents the following industrial products: IDXSuite (Middleware product suite facilitating real-time industrial data exchange); OSIsoft PI (Real-time enterprise performance management platform); Softing AG (OPC Tools, Industrial communication products, and 4Control); HMS (Wide range of industrial communications solutions focused at field level); COMSOFT (PROFIBUS Interface Cards, Testers and Diagnostic Tools); and Axeda (FactorySoft OPC, @aGlance/IT middleware, Internet device management).
Bruce Bean heads up the enterprise solutions division, representing the following products:
AlphaShield (ADSL Internet privacy protection); Harris STAT Analyser & STAT Scanner (Vulnerability Management); Redwood Software (Report distribution and reporting with emphasis for SAP-R3); and WiredCity`s IT Monitor (Enterprise IT Infrastructure Monitoring).
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