Mar, 2002 : Cable & Wireless Unveils New Exodus Security Solutions

📅 March 25, 2002 - Cable & Wireless today announced the unveiling of three outsourced security solution sets for its Web hosting business branded Exodus in the U.S. Supplementing Exodus' existing security, the new triad of services helps customers identify potential network security vulnerabilities, assess current levels of security, and manage security systems on an ongoing basis.

A study in the December 2001 issue of IDCFlash notes that the reduction of corporate IT budgets and staff resources is driving a trend toward outsourcing. Staff reductions are impacting the focus and performance of corporate IT departments, and the perceived value of outsourcing infrastructure security to a service provider is growing.
Developed to address the needs of mid-size to large-size enterprises, Cable & Wireless? (cw.com) new security solutions protect networks that may be exposed or vulnerable to attacks, viruses, or worms, yet, because of staffing and budget constraints, lack the internal expertise and resources to implement and manage the network and Internet security systems they need.
Providing a time and cost-effective means of evaluating existing security, The Exodus? Essential Security Audit is a starting point for developing and implementing a comprehensive network security system. Aimed at companies that know network security is critical, yet lack the in-house staff and expertise to assess their needs, Essential Security Audit also addresses the needs of companies that require a system that meets complex US security regulations such as HIPAA, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
The Enhanced Security solution includes the Essential Security Audit as well as comprehensive network security implemented and supported by an experienced team of security professionals from Exodus with a single point of contact.
The Enterprise Security solution combines the services of the Essential Security Audit and the Enhanced Security solution and adds integrated incident response, managed intrusion detection and content integrity monitoring services for enterprises that have an established IT security system and budget but need to ensure compliance with security regulations.
?Traditionally it takes noteworthy public or private events for decision makers to reevaluate the consequences of security failures on people and organizational viability,? said Neal, a 20-year FBI veteran. ?Informed managers know their environment changes frequently and regular external vulnerability scanning prevents security reviews from being driven by news or costly failures.?