SafeNet and Zone Labs form technology partnership
Through a dedicated program of technical collaboration, SafeNet and Zone Labs will provide extended endpoint security, including a personal firewall, to remote access users connecting to the corporate VPN - ensuring secure Internet communications for the dynamic enterprise.
New access technologies, such as DSL and cable modems, are becoming an increasingly popular way to access the enterprise network for remote, mobile, and at-home workers. These emerging access technologies may also be more vulnerable to Internet-borne security threats.
Any remote access user, whether connected to the corporate VPN by an `always on' connection or by a standard dial-up connection, may be exposed to the growing hazards posed by hackers wielding tools like Trojan horses, spyware, and other malicious code. The SafeNet/Zone Labs partnership will result in powerful remote access endpoint security for the growing mobile workforce that connects to the corporate VPN.
"Our partnership with Zone Labs presents an enormous opportunity to effectively address the increasing needs of security for today's mobile corporate environment," said Rick Geritz, president and general manager of SafeNet. "The versatility and strength of our SafeNet VPN Technology is defining how new endpoint connections can be safely integrated into the enterprise network. Leveraging Zone Labs' superior endpoint technology will complement and strengthen SafeNet's offerings as we open new markets."
"The rise of remote access users has brought with it a disturbing side effect - the vulnerabilities exposed by remote PCs accessing enterprise networks," said Gregor Freund, president and founder of Zone Labs. "The combination of SafeNet and Zone Labs will allow enterprises to fully realize the benefits of new access technologies without compromising corporate security. Together we will deliver rock solid security to the VPN endpoint and eliminate those vulnerabilities and unnecessary risks."
SafeNet and Zone Labs bring best-in-class security expertise to this partnership. SafeNet is a leading provider of Internet security technology that has become the recognized standard in powering VPN communications. Its client software product, Soft-PK, has set the standard for secure remote access communications - and was recently identified by Infonetics Research as one of the two leading VPN clients on the market. Internet infrastructure and security suppliers such as Cisco, Nokia, 3Com, and RSA Security have licensed Soft-PK to secure their popular communications solutions.
Zone Labs has transformed the Internet security market with ZoneAlarm, which more than eight million PC users have downloaded since its introduction in early 2000, making it the de facto industry standard. ZoneAlarm Pro, which began shipping in August 2000, builds on ZoneAlarm's rock-solid security and ease of use to deliver even more comprehensive security and received a WinList Award from the editors of WinMag.com. ZoneAlarm was awarded a CNET Editors Choice Award as well as a Best Buy Award and World Class Award from the editors of PC World.
About Zone Labs Inc.
Zone Labs Inc., a leading creator of Internet technologies, security and productivity solutions, is a privately held company founded by a team of software industry veterans to fulfill a vision of safe and secure Internet access. Zone Labs produces patented TrueVector technology, the most flexible and efficient software platform for enabling a new breed of intelligent Internet solutions, including secure enterprise computing and managed services for telecommunications providers.
Built with TrueVector technology, the company's product line includes the award-winning ZoneAlarm Internet security utility. To date, more than eight million PC users have downloaded ZoneAlarm, making it the de facto standard in the category. The company's ZoneAlarm Pro product offers advanced security and ease of use as well as network support.
Founded in 1997, Zone Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. Strategic investors in Zone Labs include noted security luminary John McAfee, founder of McAfee Software, Intel Capital, and East West Venture Group. For more information, please contact Zone Labs at 415-341-8200 or visit www.zonelabs.com.
About SafeNet, Inc.
SafeNet (Nasdaq: SFNT) delivers the most widely deployed Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology for secure business communications over the Internet. The company brings over 15 years of experience in developing, deploying, and managing network security systems for the most security-conscious financial institutions and government organizations around the world.
SafeNet's proven technology has emerged as the de facto industry standard for VPNs, establishing the company as the provider of choice for leading Internet infrastructure manufacturers, service providers, and security vendors. Customers include Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Nokia, and 3Com. With SafeNet securing the infrastructure of today's e-business communications, the company is opening new markets for interoperable, secure, and deployable VPN communications.