Company’s Intrusion Prevention Systems Mitigate Threats to Apache Server, The World’s Most Widely Used Web Server.

Hudson, MA -- (SBWIRE) --09/08/2011 -- Corero Network Security (CNS:LN), a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Defense Systems, notified customers that it protects them from the 'Apache Killer' denial of service (DoS) exploit with its IPS 5500 products. 'Apache Killer' exploits a vulnerability found in the Apache Web Server software. Although hundreds of DoS vulnerabilities have been discovered in commercial and open-source software so far in 2011, this particular vulnerability is significant since Apache Server is the world's most popular web server, with nearly 66 percent of the market or nearly 200 million web sites in use, according to Netcraft.( http://www.news.netcraft.com/about-netcraft )

Corero's IPS 5500 provides proactive protection for the Apache Killer exploit as a result of its two-tiered "PVM+DVM" Stateful Protocol Analysis (SPA) implementation. In this case, the IPS 5500 HTTP Protocol Validation Module (PVM) detects and blocks attempts to cause the denial of service condition on the Apache servers. No new signatures were required for this protection which was built in to Corero's IPS solutions.

"Our IPS solution is unique in that it is purpose built to protect not only against traditional flood-based DDoS and new application layer attacks but also attacks like the Apache Killer. We safeguard our customers'web servers from Apache Killer denial of service exploits that can be caused by just a very small number of network transactions," said Mike Paquette, chief strategy officer, Corero Network Security.

For more information on Corero's IPS products, visit: http://www.corero.com .

About Corero's IPS Solution
The IPS 5500 EC-Series and ES-Series products are Corero's ( http://www.corero.com ) most advanced generation family of Intrusion Prevention Systems. It is designed to deliver non-disruptive protection against constantly evolving threats. It provides maximum security for critical IT assets while allowing full access to legitimate users and applications.

The IPS 5500 EC/ES offers proactive protection against threats while patches are being tested and deployed. It provides:

* Improved security posture through acceptable application usage enforcement

* Regulatory compliance through protection of confidential data

* Protection against theft of intellectual property due to undesired access

* Reduction in IT hours devoted to fixing/remediating systems infected by viruses, botnet programs, and other malware

*Reduction of downtime from DDoS attacks and botnet threats.

About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security (CNS:LN), formerly Top Layer Security, is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Defense Solutions (DDS) that enable enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets against risks associated with network-borne cyber threats.

Corero has been consistently recognized through the years for its product innovation and leadership by customers, media and industry analysts alike. Corero is headquartered in Massachusetts, U.S. with sales and services support worldwide. For more information please visit: http://www.corero.com .

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Zero Trust Access Control Pioneer Recognized as a "Best Overall IT Company of the Year" and "Hot Company" Award Finalist.

Herndon, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/13/2011 -- Xceedium Inc., the leader in Zero Trust Access Control solutions, today announced that it has been named an award finalist in multiple categories in the Network Products Guide 6th Annual 2011 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards Program. Xceedium is recognized as a finalist for the 2011 Best Overall IT Company of the Year award and the 2011 Hot Company award.

This award recognition is the latest in a growing list of accolades that Xceedium has received from Network Products Guide and other leading publications. This is the third consecutive year Xceedium has been honored as a Hot Company by Network Products Guide.

"It's an honor to be recognized as one of the Best Overall IT Companies of the Year by Network Products Guide," said Glenn Hazard, XceediumCEO. "This is another validation of the increasing need for solutions like Xceedium's to combat insider threats, whether they are from a privileged IT user or third party outsider."

Xceedium's GateKeeper appliance secures and audits access from privileged users-company employees, partners, consultants and IT staff-to computing infrastructure. It allows organizations to enforce access control policies and contain users in a manner that enables them to see only the network resources to which they have access. It also creates detailed, centralized and actionable audit trails so organizations can effectively manage risk and maintain compliance with the security requirements of PCI, FISMA, NIST-800.53, FIPS, HIPAA, NERC and other regulations. Highly regulated and security conscious organizations have identified the Xceedium GateKeeper as a must-have product to meet their evolving privileged access control needs.

This year's Hot Companies and Best Products award winners will be honored in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 10, at the 6th annual awards dinner. For more information on this year's finalists, please visit: http://www.networkproductsguide.com/hotcompanies/2011/.

About Network Products Guide Awards
As industry's leading technology research and advisory publication, Network Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping decision makers and end-users informed of the choices they can make in all areas of information technology. You will discover a wealth of information and tools in this guide including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit ,http://www.networkproductsguide.com.

About Xceedium Inc.
Xceedium is the leading provider of Zero Trust Access Control solutions. The Xceedium GateKeeper is being used by large and mid-sized enterprises, as well as leading federal government agencies to meet their stringent security and compliance needs. This world-class technology allows organizations to control access to their network based on who the user is, and contains the user to explicit resources, eliminating the risk of allowing un-trusted third parties and privileged users on their networks. Coupled with cutting edge monitoring capabilities it also lets commercial and government organizations easily meet increasing compliance requirements including PCI, FISMA, NIST-800.53, FIPS, HIPAA and NERC . It is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and EAL2, EAL3 certified with EAL4 in process. For more information, visit http://www.xceedium.com. For more on the GateKeeper, watch our two-minute video explainer: http://tinyurl.com/2b8gwuj.

Press & Media Contact:
Tiffany Darmetko or Lesley Sullivan
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Herndon, VA
+1 781-684-0770
xceedium@schwartzcomm.com
http://www.xceedium.com

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