Internet Security Systems (ISS) today announced that the company has been awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Awards for Market Leadership and Customer Service Innovation.
Frost & Sullivan awarded ISS the Market Leadership accolades for its world leadership position in intrusion detection and intrusion prevention technology (IDS/IPS) and the Customer Service Innovation Award based on the company`s Managed Security Services (MSS) offering.
"With nearly one-third of the world`s IDS/IPS market share revenues, ISS is the undisputed leader in the space with more than double its nearest competitor`s market share," said Rufus Connell, Frost & Sullivan Research Director.
"In managed services, ISS is distinguished by being the only known managed security services provider to offer solutions that come with a money-back guarantee and by being one of only a few providers to also serve as a leading product vendor."
The unique expertise of ISS`s X-Force research and development team also played a key role in the company receiving both awards. According to Frost & Sullivan, having the world`s largest IT security vulnerability research organisation contributes to ISS`s ability to provide customers with industry-leading products and services that stop Internet threats before they impact businesses.
"Being recognised for both our products and our services is a testament that ISS can effectively address a wide range of specialized security needs across industries and company sizes," said Tom Noonan, president and CEO of Internet Security Systems. "Addressing threats in this evolving and complex security environment starts with prevention. Intrusion detection and prevention technology are key necessities for mitigating threats and attacks from any source, whether it be from viruses, worms, spam, spyware or any other malicious activity.
"As the Frost & Sullivan leader in the IDS/IPS market, ISS has a strong foundation on which to build a comprehensive security platform for our customers, adding value with other security technologies and expert services and consulting."
The Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership is bestowed upon the company that has exhibited market leadership by delivering on a strong market strategy and demonstrating solid market share, revenue growth, profitability and innovation. ISS has received this award for its success in the extremely competitive IDS/IPS market space with its Proventia Enterprise Security Platform, a multi-layered security solution that provides comprehensive protection from network- and host-based attacks before they impact business assets.
The Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Service Innovation is presented to the company that has best implemented a system for effectively responding to end-user needs. ISS received this recognition for being a pioneer in the managed security services industry. ISS`s Managed Security Services allow organisations to significantly save on security costs, while seamlessly maintaining compliance with regulations and protecting business continuity, network performance, company assets and brand reputation.
ISS`s MSS offering includes managed firewall and VPN services, managed IDS/IPS, managed protection services, a vulnerability management service and consulting. Frost & Sullivan also pointed to ISS`s Managed Security Services Customer Portal as a key addition to the company`s services portfolio, providing customers with a user-friendly, comprehensive view of their security posture and current Internet threats around the clock.
For additional information on the Proventia Enterprise Security Platform, please go to http://www.iss.net/proof/preemptiveprotection/. For additional information on ISS Managed Security Services, please go to http://www.iss.net/products_services/services.php. For more information, please contact you local sub Saharan Distributor - Condyn at +27126654356 or e-mail andre@condyn.net.
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Internet Security Systems, Inc (ISS) is the trusted expert to global enterprises and world governments, providing products and services that protect against Internet threats. An established world leader in security since 1994, ISS delivers proven cost-efficiencies and reduces regulatory and business risk across the enterprise. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence conducted by ISS`s X-Force research and development team - the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. Headquartered in Atlanta, Internet Security Systems has additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call +32 (0)2 479 67 97.
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