ENDFORCE Adds Vigilar to Its Network of Channel Partners; Vigilar Enhances Security Policy Enforcement Product Portfolio with ENDFORCE Enterprise

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2005

DUBLIN, Ohio -- ENDFORCE, a leading provider of vendor-neutral network access control software, today announced that Vigilar, Inc. has joined its Channel Partner Program. Vigilar, the leading information security consulting firm, will now offer ENDFORCE Enterprise(TM) to customers seeking a network access control solution to centrally manage and enforce endpoint security policy compliance.

"ENDFORCE seeks partners like Vigilar that understand the value of providing customers with a viable mechanism for managing and enforcing endpoint security policy compliance," said Greg Moore, ENDFORCE chief executive officer. "Vigilar's exceptional reputation and strong understanding of the security market enables us to work together to provide our mutual customers with a comprehensive network defense strategy."

ENDFORCE Enterprise enables enterprises to mitigate risk and enforce corporate policy by ensuring that both managed and unmanaged endpoints are controlled no matter where they are located or how they access company resources. The software will enhance Vigilar's already extensive network access control product portfolio.

In order to recommend the most appropriate solution to meet each client's specific needs, Vigilar's technology architects review every solution the company sells in its lab.

"Endpoint security control is vital for remote access security," said Lee Rudd, vice president of operations for Vigilar. "ENDFORCE brings to market a variety of flexible enterprise deployment methods and supporting partnerships with key security manufacturers, such as Cisco, RSA Security, and Juniper. ENDFORCE Enterprise features, like variable network access depth, are based on policy compliance, automated remediation direction, and user communication about what is being done in the background will undoubtedly aid adoption of the solution."

About ENDFORCE

ENDFORCE, a leader in secure network access control solutions. Leveraging CONTEXT Aware Authorization(TM) technology, this software-only, vendor-neutral framework protects corporate network resources from non-compliant or misconfigured endpoints, enabling enterprises to enforce endpoint security policies and control network access. ENDFORCE Enterprise(TM) works with existing network infrastructure to provide the most flexible and cost-effective solution for the deployment and ongoing management of endpoint security policies for fixed, mobile, wired or wireless endpoints. As a member of Cisco NAC, Microsoft NAP, and Trusted Computing Group (TCG), ENDFORCE Enterprise works seamlessly with all major network equipment platforms. For more information about ENDFORCE or to request a trial of its flagship product, ENDFORCE Enterprise, contact us at www.endforce.com, info@endforce.com or 866.777.2537.

About Vigilar

Since its inception in 2000, Vigilar, the leading information security consulting firm, has focused solely on establishing organization-wide optimal security postures for its clients. Vigilar's security expertise is all-encompassing and includes regulatory compliance services, risk assessments, IT security audits, managed security services, security architecture design, product selection and delivery, implementation services, technical support, and IT and security training. Vigilar partners with more than 100 leading security technology innovators to meet the diverse needs of its client base, which numbers in the thousands and spans a broad range of industries. To learn more about Vigilar, visit www.vigilar.com

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