ConSentry Networks Joins Trusted Computing Group ; ConSentry's Secure LAN Controller™ Extends Reach of Trusted Network Connect Architecture to LAN-based Secure Networking

Business Wire, Oct 17, 2005

MILPITAS, Calif. -- ConSentry Networks, a leading provider of secure networking solutions for LANs, today announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group, an industry standards body formed to develop and promote standards for trusted computing and security technologies. As a member of TCG, ConSentry supports the Trusted Network Connect architecture with its Secure LAN Controller (SLC) product family. ConSentry is extending its innovative network access, identity-based networking control and malware containment capabilities to enforce TNC-compliant end point posture checks that determine the security and compliance of clients attempting to connect to an enterprise LAN. E[acute accent]The TNC architecture provides a common framework for the collection and exchange of endpoint integrity data in heterogeneous networking environments. As a strategic part of the TNC architecture, ConSentry's SLC determines the desired state of an endpoint's "health" or configuration, as defined by IT policies, and proactively enforces those policies to control whether or not a user is allowed on the network, is authorized to access resources, or needs to be quarantined for remediation. E[acute accent]"ConSentry's addition to the TCG is significant because the industry at large is witnessing a dramatic increase in insider security breaches," said Brian Berger, TCG Marketing work group chair. "As an organization focused on securing enterprise LANs from an in-line networking perspective, ConSentry is bringing a vital solution to market that fully embraces the TNC architecture." E[acute accent]ConSentry's flagship CS-2400 and entry-level CS-1000 are the industry's first systems to provide complete visibility into user activity, stop unauthorized access to data, and contain the spread and impact of malware in real-time. This functionality is provided in a single, snap-in system that leverages existing network infrastructures and identity management systems. E[acute accent]ConSentry's 10-port CS-1000 and 24-port CS-2400 systems are designed with the patent-pending LANShield(TM) Silicon Architecture featuring a programmable 128-multithreaded CPU and custom ASICs that provide the packet acceleration needed to fully visualize and control high-speed LAN-based communications. This level of processing power is essential since the ConSentry systems operate as inline devices, at wire speed with up to 10 Gbps throughput in high-speed LAN environments requiring very low latency. E[acute accent]"Securing enterprise LANs is going to require a best-of-breed technology approach, which is why we've joined the Trusted Computing Group," said Jon Shalowitz, director of product marketing and alliances with ConSentry Networks. "Chief security officers and network administrators want the freedom to choose from a variety of endpoint integrity solutions, and our ability to interoperate with these technologies through our support of the TNC architecture will bring new levels of security to highly vulnerable enterprise LANs." E[acute accent]The TCG currently has more than 110 members comprised of a wide range of industry-leading vendors including leading endpoint integrity providers such as Funk Software, Microsoft and Sygate/Symantec, all of whom have committed to the TNC architecture. As new endpoint integrity vendors support the TNC architecture, they will be supported by ConSentry's LAN-based secure networking solutions.

E[acute accent]About TCG

E[acute accent]TCG is an industry standard body formed to develop, define, and promote open standards for trusted computing and security technologies, including hardware building blocks and software interfaces, across multiple platforms, peripherals, and devices. TCG specifications are designed to enable more secure computing environments without compromising functional integrity with the primary goal of helping users to protect their information assets from compromise due to external software attack and physical theft. E[acute accent]More information and the organization's specifications are available at the Trusted Computing Group's website, www.trustedcomputinggroup.org.

E[acute accent]About ConSentry Networks

E[acute accent]ConSentry Networks secures enterprise LANs with a purpose-built system that protects enterprise LAN's at disruptive price/performance levels. ConSentry's solution leverages its breakthrough, patent-pending silicon architecture to continuously identify all LAN traffic and enforce user access to authorized resources and applications at wire-speed, in real-time. Backed by blue-chip venture capital firms that include Accel Partners, INVESCO Private Capital and Sequoia Capital, ConSentry is headquartered in Milpitas, California. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.consentry.com.

E[acute accent]ConSentry Networks, Secure LAN Controller, the ConSentry Networks logo and LANShield are trademarks of ConSentry Networks Inc., for use in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.